Winter Schedule 2012

Puppy Kindergarten- For Puppies eight weeks to six months. Classes are six weeks long and cost $135.00. New classes begin:

Thursday, January 26^th at 10:00 am.

Wednesday, February 15^th at 5:15 pm

Puppy Socialization Hour - For puppies under the age of six months, or small or shy older dogs. Sundays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. $10 for each class attended. If you are not already a student of mine, you must bring your vaccination records.

Novice - A class for dogs that are over six months old with little or no training. You attend when it is convenient for you and move through the different levels at your own pace. Each class you attend is $28.00, or pre-pay six classes for $135.00 (a $33.00 savings). You have six months to complete the 6 classes. We are also offering an option of unlimited attendance for classes at your assigned novice level (1, 2, or 3), for $120.00 per month. An orientation is required before attending your first class.

Saturdays

Level 1 - 9:00am

Level 2 - 11:30am

Level 3 - 2:00pm

Wednesdays

Level 1 - 6:30pm

Level 2 - 7:30pm

Level 3 - 8:30pm *

*Meets 1st and 3rd Weds of the month.

Thursdays

Level 1 - 11:30am

Level 2 - 12:30pm

Level 3 - 1:30pm

No class February 9 and March 22.

Intermediate and Advanced - Open to those with instructor's approval. Each class attended is $28.00, or prepay six classes for $135.00 (a $33.00 savings). You have six months to complete the 6 classes. Please call before attending your first class.

Saturdays at 3:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 8:30pm.

Canine Good Citizenship® This will prepare you and your dog to earn the AKC Canine Good Citizenship® Certificate. $20 per session. Prerequisite: must have completed Novice Level 3, or have instructor's permission. Call for reservation.

Agility - Instructor: Kim-Marie Motado. A fun sport to develop confidence in your dog. Give them mental stimulation, physical exercise, and increase the bond between owner and handler. Dogs must have completed the three levels of Novice classes and have attended an orientation session. All levels of agility are now available for drop-in attendance; you have the option to pre-pay $135.00 for 6 classes, or $28.00 per class. If you have taken obedience classes elsewhere, I must talk to you before you attend your first class.

Classes held on Sundays:

Puppy Agility at 9:00 am

Beginning Agility at 10:00 am

Intermediate/Advanced Agility at 11:00 am

Tuesday Evening classes:

Intermediate/Advanced Agility at 3:00 pm

Beginning Agility at 4:00 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Agility at 5:00 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Agility at 6:00 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Agility at 7:00 pm

Conformation - Mondays, 7:00 pm - Instructor: Barb Greene. Sessions will concentrate on teaching you how 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.

Rally-Obedience - 5 classes for $115, or sign up for Treibball too and get both courses for $210, a $20 savings. Begins Thursday February 2nd. Classes will be held every other week: February 2 and 16, March 1, 15 and 29, 6:45 to 7:45 pm. Instructor: Kathy Weaver. Thinking about taking your obedience training to the next level and competing in AKC Obedience, but would like to continue communicating with your dog in the ring? Want your dog to enthusiastically respond to your commands? Looking for another way to build a strong bond between you and your dog during training? Try Rally! The class will focus on fine-tuning your dog's response to obedience commands, and on learning the Novice-level Rally exercises. The goal is for you to quickly communicate the graphic rally signs and get an enthusiastic response from your dog throughout a rally course. Prerequisite: Puppy Perfectors Level 3 Obedience or instructor approval.

Flyball - Fridays from 7:15 to 8:30pm - A dog race with four dogs on a team. A fast-paced sport that is a great energy release for those high-drive dogs. Open to all non-aggressive dogs. Drop-in format, $10 per class attended. Please email before attending your first class.

Dogalates = Dog + Yoga + Pilates - 4 week class for $50 - Begins Thursday, February 9. Classes will be held every other week, February 9 and 23, and March 8 and 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Instructor: Bethany O'Brien. In this class you will learn to incorporate your dog into your yoga and Pilates practice. Some moves will test your dog's obedience skills as you stretch and work your core, others will stretch and work your dog's body and yours. Breathe, work-out, relax and bond with your dog. Build stronger, leaner muscles increasing flexibility and core strength to reduce back and joint pain and assist in all your other activities including your regular dog walks/runs. This class is appropriate for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. All moves can be modified to accommodate the different bodies of both people and dogs. Always consult a physician before beginning a new exercise or fitness routine. Due to the nature of this class, aggressive dogs should not attend.

New class - Treibball - 5 week class for $115, or sign up for Rally-Obedience too and get both courses for $210, a $20 savings. Treibball (Level 1 & 2) begins Thursday February 2nd. Classes will be held every other week: February 2 and 16, March 1, 15 and 29, 8 to 9 pm.

Treibball (pronounced try-ball) began in Germany to give energetic dogs some much needed mental and physical stimulation and it is a great new way to play with your dog. A competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes, it promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and its handler. Treibball is fun for any dog who likes to chase, problem solve, needs a job or likes to herd. It also builds confidence for shy dogs and helps reactive dogs with impulse control. Space is limited so sign up soon!

Private lessons in Our Facility - All Levels: $75 for 1 hour, $85 for 1.5 hours. Contact the instructor for availability.

Private In-Home Lessons - All Levels: Contact the instructor for availability.

Mon through Fri, between 9am and 4:00pm - $95 for 1 hour or $105 for 1.5 hours. $340 for (4) 1 hour lessons if paid in advance; lessons must be completed within 3 months.

Mon through Fri evenings, after 5pm - $105 for 1 hour or $115 for 1.5 hours. $380 for 4 lessons if paid in advance; lessons must be completed within 3 months.

Travel fee applies if outside West Seattle.

Orientation - Required before attending drop-in classes. There is no charge and it is approximately one hour in duration. Do not bring your dog but do bring proof of current vaccinations. In the orientation you will gain an understanding of how the drop-in format style works and the requirements for each class. You can fill out all the necessary paperwork at orientation or download the registration form in advance and bring it with you. No reservations required.

Saturdays: at 12:30pm.

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

Register for a class today!

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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.

Orientation: Required before attending drop-in classes. There is no charge and it is approximately one hour in duration. Do not bring your dog but do bring proof of current vaccinations.

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.

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

Treibball A competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes, it promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and its handler. Treibball is fun for any dog who likes to chase, problem solve, needs a job or likes to herd.

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.