Conformation

 This class prepares you to show your dog in the breed ring.

 Learn the basics of hand-stacking, free-stacking, baiting, gaiting, ring procedures and attire will be covered. Videotaping to analyze performance will also be available. Dogs should be over four months of age.

 If you are interested in this class please contact us via email or call 206-935-0289. See schedule page for times and dates. You must call or email before attending. You can also contact the instructor, Barb Greene, directly at 206-937-9665, or via email at: barbgreene@hotmail.com. The fee is $10.00 per session.

Our instructor, Barb Greene, is a life long West Seattle resident. She now operates a petsitting business in the area, residing in Arbor Heights. She has been involved with purebred dogs since 2003, beginning with an Australian Terrier. After acquiring her first Norfolk Terrier, Gabby, in 2005 she got "bitten" by the dog show bug and started showing Gabby, completing her championshp at the Rose City Classic in 2007 when Gabby was 18 months old. Barb is also the owner-handler of her male Norfolk, Scout. Scout finished last summer at 19 months old. Gabby has produced three litters of wonderful little boys, one of whom is now being shown in California. From her last litter last Thanksgiving, there is a show prospect living here in West Seattle. Barb is devoted to showing her dogs and helping dog show novices get off to the right start in The Fancy.

All classes are held at our facility, 9629 17th Ave. SW
(behind O'Reilly Auto Parts).

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Class Information:

We have a variety of dog training classes for you to choose from. For more detailed information about each class, click on the links below. Starting dates for new classes, duration of classes, and fees are available on the Schedule & Fees page.

Puppy Kindergarten: For puppies under 5½ months. Learn basic commands, encourage good manners, and develop important socialization skills with other dogs and people. Also good for older shy and fearful dogs.

Novice: For dogs (5½ months and older) with little or no training. This class is divided into 3 levels. Drop-in format.

Intermediate and Advanced: For dogs that have completed all three levels of the Novice program or by instructor approval.

Day Training: Let us train your dog while you are at work. We will customize the training program to your needs, providing your dog with socialization, mental stimulation and exercise throughout the day.

Rally-Obedience: Dogs and owners navigate through a course of 10 to 20 stations, each station has a skill that the dog must perform.

Dogalates In this class you will learn to incorporate your dog into your yoga and Pilates practice.

Click-a-Trick Take positive reinforcement training to a new level with clicker training in our "Click a Trick" class. You'll learn how to train simple and complex tricks while you're mastering clicker training techniques.

Agility: A fun sport to develop confidence in your dog. Give them mental stimulation, physical exercise, and increase the bond between owner and handler.

Flyball: A dog race with four dogs on a team. A fast-paced sport that is a great energy release for those high-drive dogs.

Conformation: Sessions will concentrate on teaching you how to show your dog in the breed ring.

Canine Good Citizenship: This class prepares you to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen® test.