CLASSES IN CLAYTON, WASHINGTON

Classes are held in a 1700 sq ft training facility (renovated barn) in Clayton. There are large areas of fenced wooded and grassy areas for training and socialization. Class size is small to allow for individualized attention. Family participation is encouraged - older children who will take part in the dog's training are welcome to attend classes with their parents.

Class curriculum is designed to help dogs be well mannered and easy to live with. Lessons include, but are not limited to, sit, down, stand, stay, settle, off, leave-it, walking on a loose leash, sit for petting, doorway control and come when called. The puppy classes will address normal puppy behaviors such as chewing, mouthing and house-training.

Classes will be six weeks. One hour per class. The cost is $75 per dog.
To register go here or call Northern Tails Dog Training at 276-9118

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Beginning Level Classes

Puppy Kindergarten - for pups under 6 months of age at the time of the first week of class.         Headstart - a first class for adult dogs 6 months of age or older All beginning level classes cover the same basic curriculum and skills, with special attention paid to address the needs of the developmental stage of each age group. Puppy classes include free-play social time.

Puppy Kindergarten 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday Feb 3, 2007 Mar 10, 2007 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday April 7, 2007 May 12, 2007 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday June 2, 2007 July 7, 2007 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday Aug 4, 2007 Sept 8, 2007 Headstart 7:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Feb 1, 2007 March 8 , 2007 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday Feb 3, 2007 Mar 10 , 2007 4:00pm-5:00pm Thursday Apr 5, 2007 May 10, 2007 7:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Apr 5, 2007 May 10 , 2007 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday Apr 7, 2007 May 12 , 2007 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday June 2, 2007 July 7, 2007 7:30pm-8:30pm Thursday June 7, 2007 July 12 , 2007 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday Aug 4, 2007 Sept 8, 2007 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday Oct 6, 2007 Nov 10, 2007

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Intermediate Level

Prep School - a second level class for puppy and headstart graduates and dogs who have completed an entry level class at another training school. Students will learn how to use a "clicker" in this class.

Prep Time Day From To 10:00am-11:00am Saturday Feb 3, 2007 Mar 10, 2007 10:00am-11:00am Saturday Apr 7, 2007 May 12 , 2007 10:00am-11:00am Saturday June 2, 2007 July 7, 2007 10:00am-11:00am Saturday Aug 4 , 2007 Sept 8 , 2007

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Advanced Level

Advanced Level Advanced level classes focus on building and refining basic skills with increased distance, distractions and duration, working off-leash (if ready) and focusing on your specific goals.

Advanced Level Time Day From To 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday June 7 , 2007 July 12 , 2007 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday Aug 8 , 2007 Sept 6 , 2007 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday Oct 4 , 2007 Nov 8 , 2007

Special Classes for Special Needs

For pups 18 weeks to 6 mos of age. Early socialization with other dogs will help your puppy develop the social skills necessary to be a well-adjusted adult. Inadequate socialization is the most common cause of dog-to-dog aggression. During play time, puppies will learn to how to interact with other breeds and temperaments. You will learn how to "read" dog body language and what is appropriate and when to step in. There will be one or two well-adjusted adult female dogs to help with the youngsters. .

Puppy Social Hour Time Day 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday evenings There must be a minimum of three puppies in order to hold class. call to schedule. $10 for one time/one hour $15 for two times/one hour each $18 for three times/one hour each $5 for each additional hour

Lisa teaches the following classes for Diamonds in the Ruff: Pack Leadership Remedial Rovers Take it on the Road To register, go here .....or call Diamonds in the Ruff 325-7833

photo by Cathy Fox