2925 N. Monroe
Spokane, WA
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Making tails wag since 1996!



"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human.
The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
~ Edward Hoagland


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Association of
Pet Dog Trainers

professional member #4069P

International Assoc. of
Animal Behavior Consultants
member #219
Our instructors are endorsed by NADOI
National Association of
Dog Obedience Instructors

endorsed #820N

NEW SPOKANE CITY DOG PARK!
Please forward to anyone you might think interested. Since there will be no City funds
for development, the onus is on the users and pet owners to step forward.

To make your tax-deductible donation through the
SPOKANE PARKS FOUNDATION, please click here.


Dog Friendly Hikes with the Spokane Mountainiers
(Guests are welcome to do 3 hikes without joining.)

EVENT: Iller Creek/Big Rock/Rocks of Sharon
DATE: Saturday, October 18 - TIME:10:00 AM

LEADER: Karen Jurasin, 509 624-3150 or kjoutdoors@comcast.net
TYPE: Day Hike - MEET: Redeemer Lutheran Church

5 - 6 miles with 1200 ft. elevation gain. Come and see trail improvements by Spokane Mountaineers and Washington Trails Association! Bring essentials, lunch and water. Dogs welcome but must be on leash. Take Dishman-Mica Road to 3606 S. Schafer Road. More information contact Karen at kjoutdoors@comcast.net.

EVENT: Palisades/ Indian Canyon Dog Friendly Hike
DATE: Sunday, November 16 TIME: 12:00 NOON

LEADER: Karen Jurasin, 509 624-3150 or kjoutdoors@comcast.net
TYPE: Day Hike - MEET: Whittier Park

This hike follows trails around the Indian Canyon Golf Course past a waterfall and up into the Palisades for a 6 - 8 mile loop. Good views. Go west on Sunset Blvd past the intersection with Government Way. Turn right on F Street across from Finch Arboretum. Continue on F Street 4 blocks to Whittier Park. Meet by the basketball court. Bring essentials, snacks and water for you and your dog. Dogs welcome but must be on leash. Dogless people also welcome.More information: kjoutdoors@comcast.net

THE RUFF REVUE TRAVELING DANCE TROUPE!
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTS ARE
HELD SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR

Contact Kathie Wamsley, 796-2822, to register or to be notified of the next test date

Congratulations CGC grads!


Behavior lecture series:

 

What is My Dog Saying?
~
understanding canine communication & dog body language
~
Friday, 6:30-9PM
Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

(Now on CD - click here to order!)

Leadership!
~
establish a balanced & healthy working relationship with your dog ~

Friday, 6:30-8:30PM
Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
~ causes and solutions for problem behavior ~
Friday, 6:30-8:30PM
Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19


All classes are held at our training studio - 2925 N. Monroe

$35 per family per lecture. $5 off if you register for two or more.
Save $30 if you register for our complete
Understanding & Training Your Dog package!
Includes 4 wk training session -plus- all 3 Behavior 101 lectures.

Go here to register!
Too late to register? Just show up!

Miss class? Need one-on-one help with your class lessons?
Schedule a private make-up or one-on-one brush-up session


Will we have class when the weather is bad?

Unless the State Patrol advises that everyone stay off the roads, classes will be held as usual.
If you are unable to make it to class, you may attend another day that week, or
you may opt to schedule a private make-up for a missed class.



Keeping Cool - Fun in the Sun with Your Dog

Vacationing with your pet? Some helpful tips.

Community Services in the Spokane Area
Pet Sitters, Daycares, Dog Walkers, Veterinary Clinics and more!

Hiking With Your Dog!
Join the Spokane Mountaineers for dog friendly hikes!
Join their Yahoo e-list for more information.



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Looking for the perfect gift
for a dog owning friend?

Gift Certificates are available!
Email for more information!

Click here to email us!

 



 


 

Stanley's movie making adventures!

DITR's boy Stan co-starred in a
Christmas movie that showed on
the Lifetime cable channel 3 times during the 2007 holiday season
and is for sale on DVD. It stars Dave Coulier
("Uncle Joey" from Full House).

"A Dog. Two Kids. A Nanny & A Loveable Con-Man Unwrap The True Meaning Of Christmas"

Available for order
from Barnes & Noble

Go here to see photos of his movie making experience!

See Stanley's interview on Luken's at Large on KXLY, Monday April 2nd, 2007

UPDATE! Stan lands the role of "unconscious dog in an elevator" for (working title) "The Golden Door" starring
Joseph Cross, Sarah Roemer, Snoop Dogg, Rachel Leigh Cook & Joe Pantoliano!
DITR instructors' and students' dogs also appear in the movie!

Go here to see the trailer!

Update! - the Golden Door is completed and has been given a new title: "Falling Up"
Release date is still listed as June 2008 on DVD, although we haven't seen it out there, yet.



 

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