ADULTS
of any age

ENTRY LEVEL CLASS SCHEDULE
for puppies and adults 
with no previous class experience 

$85 for four weeks, 1-1/2 hr classes
Complete Understanding and Training Your Dog Package 
One month (6-hour) training class session
plus 3 behavior lectures $160 - 30 discount!

Registration form - click here!


PUPPIES 
as soon as your vet gives the ok
 
Entry Level - Beginning

Classes start monthly. Select the month you would like to begin:
January ~ February ~ March ~ April ~ May ~ June ~ July ~ August ~ September ~ October ~ November ~ December 

PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN & HEADSTART classes for dogs with no previous class experience. (Identical curriculum, divided by age.)
PUPPIES 3-6 MONTHS:

Puppy Pre-School
A first class for puppies 
under 4-1/2
 months old

Puppies may attend as early as their vet gives permission to attend. Same class as PK and Headstart, just younger puppies.
  Puppy Kindergarten
(Preschool over-flow in this class!) A first class for pups under 6 months of age.
Small breed dogs 6-7 months may attend Puppy K if the owner's schedule won't allow them to attend a Headstart class.

Social Puppy Sessions
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are enrolled in a DITR beginning or Prep class. People, places and things. Controlled play time, handling, & self control.

OLDER PUPS AND ADULTS:

Headstart
A first class for older puppies and adult dogs
Puppies may attend the Headstart class if your schedule won't allow you to attend a puppy class. Adult dogs may not attend classes for puppies.

Headstart is for pups 6 mo. through adults of any age.

On the cusp? "Just turned" 6 months? You may attend either Puppy K or Headstart.

Your schedule doesn't allow you to attend Puppy Class dates? Enroll in Headstart instead. The curriculum is the same, just no free play socialization time. You may pick up your missed socialization op in the Social Puppy Sessions on Sundays.

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks!
It's never too late to start training!

Puppy K/Headstart Combo classes are held in Liberty Lake on Wednesday nights only - all other classes are held at DITR on N. Monroe.

HELP! WHICH CLASS SHOULD I CHOOSE? 
Click here for help deciding what is  the best class for you and your dog!

Classes start monthly. Select the month you would like to begin: 
January ~ February ~ March ~ April ~ May ~ June ~ July ~ August ~ September ~ October ~ November ~ December 


Registration form - click here! 
FIRST WEEK ORIENTATION - PLEASE READ!



Higgins



"We went to the first class last night and felt that 
we learned so much just in ONE sitting!!! 

I have already started applying the instruction and CAN'T
believe how well it's already working with my young dog Cooper. 
Thanks for the quality of instruction and I can't wait for more!!!"
- Jeff & Amy M.
 



Beginning class (Puppy or Headstart) $85 for 4-week session (6 hours of class instruction)

Complete Understanding & Training Your Dog package!
Includes a one month (6-hour) training class session ($85)
-PLUS- all three Behavior 101 lectures - $35 each:
 

2-1/2 hour "What is My Dog Saying" Canine Communication lecture
2-hour "Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior" lecture
2-hour "Impulse Control & Surviving Adolescence" lecture


Held monthly at DITR - 6:30-9PM - go here for dates!

$190 value
Package tuition price: 
$160 
($30 pkg discount - no other discounts apply)



Classes start monthly. Select the month you would like to begin: 
January ~ February ~ March ~ April ~ May ~ June ~ July ~ August ~ September ~ October ~ November ~ December
"Your school is great! Sheena and I took the basic class 
so I could learn what she wanted me to know." - Kathy S.



OPENINGS FOR DECEMBER 2010
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool FULL >  Mon Nov 29- Dec 20 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten 4 spots left > Tues Nov 30- Dec 21 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten 3 spots left > Sat Nov 27-Dec 18 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart -
Liberty Lk
2 spots left > Wed Dec 1-22 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart 6 spots left > Sat Nov 27-Dec 18 11:00AM-12:30PM
Headstart 6 spots left > Wed Dec 1-22 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Sat Hdst - Teri Beeman & Cathy Fox, CPDT  

Sun Hdst - Amy Barker & Cathy Fox, CPDT



2011


OPENINGS FOR JANUARY
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool Mon Jan 10-31 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Jan 11-
Feb 1
7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Jan 8-29 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Jan 12-
Feb 2
7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sun Jan 2-23 3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Sat Jan 8-29 11:00-12:30PM
Headstart > Wed Jan 12-
Feb 2
6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Sat Hdst - Teri Beeman & 
Sun Hdst - Amy Barker & Cathy Fox, CPDT


OPENINGS FOR FEBRUARY
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool > Mon Feb 7-28 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Feb 8-
Mar 1
7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Feb 5-26 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Feb 9-
Mar 2
7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Feb 5-26 11:00AM-
12:30PM
Weekday
Headstart
> Wed Feb 9-
Mar 2
12:30-
2:00PM
Headstart > Wed Feb 9-
Mar 2
6:00-
7:30PM
Headstart
*small dogs
> Thurs Feb 10-
Mar 3
6:00-
7:30PM
* 25lbs and under

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday Hdst - Diane Baker Judy Campbell 
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell

Social Puppy Sessions
4 for $40 
(drop in - does not need
to be taken consecutively)
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are registered in a DITR PPS, PK or Prep class.
Sunday
4:45-5:30PM
Jan 2,9,16,23,30 ~
Feb 6,13,20,27
March 6,13,20,27 ~
April 3,10,17skip Easter ~
May 1,8,15,22, skip 29

Choose your 1st & 2nd choice class and then fill out the online registration form 

If the class you want is full, please email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.




Beginning Level Classes (no previous class experience)
 
$85 per dog - 4 wk session (6 hours)

Class sessions begin monthly, year round. They are 4 weeks in length,
1-1/2 hours once per week for a total of 6 hours of instruction.

Class size is limited 
to 8-10 dogs per class with one instructor and one assistant for plenty of personal attention. Classes are held indoors, heated in winter and air conditioned in summer.

What will we learn?
The beginning classes (Puppy or Headstart) will cover how to teach basic commands on hand signal and voice command (come when called, sit, down, stand, stay, leave it) as well as sit-for-petting, walking on leash, leadership and basic house manners. Time will be spent in each class for problem solving and behavior questions. Most important, socialization and FUN!

(A training manual and other written materials are included with your beginning class tuition.)


FIRST WEEK ORIENTATION - PLEASE READ!

 

Thank you all very much for having such a  wonderful place for dogs and their people to come and learn together! - Windy W.


OPENINGS FOR MARCH
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool Mon Mar 7-28 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Mar 8-29 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Mar 5-26 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Mar 9-30 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Mar 5-26 11:00-
12:30PM
Headstart > Sun Feb 27-
Mar 20
3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed Mar 9-30 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday Hdst - Diane Baker Judy Campbell 
Sat Hdst - Kathie Wamsley & Maria Smith
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell


OPENINGS FOR APRIL
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool > Mon Apr 4-25 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Apr 5-26 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Apr 2-23 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K /Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Apr 6-27 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Apr 2-23 11:00-
12:30PM
Weekday
Headstart
> Wed Apr 6-27 12:30-
2:00PM
Headstart > Wed Apr 6-27 6:00-
7:30PM
Headstart
*small dog
> Thurs Apr 7-28 6:00-
7:30PM
*dogs 25lbs & under

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday Hdst - Diane Baker Judy Campbell 
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Amy Barker & Cathy Fox, CPDT

Social Puppy Sessions
4 for $40 
(drop in - does not need
to be taken consecutively)
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are registered in a DITR PPS, PK or Prep class.
Sunday
4:45-5:30PM
March 6,13,20,27 ~ April 3,10,17
skip Easter ~ May 1,8,15,22
skip 29 
June 5, 12, 19, 26 ~ skip 3rd

Choose your 1st & 2nd choice class and then fill out the online registration form 

If the class you want is full, please email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.


OPENINGS FOR MAY
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool Mon May 2-23 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues May 3-24 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Thurs May 5-26 6:00-
7:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed May 4-25 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Apr 30-
May 21
11:00AM-
12:30PM
Headstart > Sun May 1-22 3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed May 4-25 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues P
K - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday PK - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell


OPENINGS FOR JUNE
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool > Mon Jun 6-27 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Jun 7-28 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Jun 4-25 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Jun 8-29 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Jun 4-25 11:00AM-
12:30PM
Headstart > Wed Jun 8-29 6:00-
7:30PM
Headstart 
*small dogs
> Thurs Jun 9-30 6:00-
7:30PM
* 25lbs and under

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday Hdst - Diane Baker Judy Campbell 
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell

Social Puppy Sessions
4 for $40 
(drop in - does not need
to be taken consecutively)
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are registered in a DITR PPS, PK or Prep class.
Sunday
4:45-5:30PM
May 1,8,15,22, skip 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26 ~ skip 3rd
July 10, 17, 24, 31 
Aug 7, 21, 28 ~ Sept 4, 18

Choose your 1st & 2nd choice class and then fill out the online registration form 

If the class you want is full, please email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.


OPENINGS FOR JULY
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool Mon July 11-
Aug 1
7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues July 12-
Aug 2
7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed July 13-Aug 3 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sun July 10-31 3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed July 13-
Aug 3
6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues P
K - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday PK - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Sun Hdst - Amy Barker & Cathy Fox, CPDT


OPENINGS FOR AUGUST
BEGINNING CLASSES:

Puppy Preschool > Mon Aug 8-29 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Aug 9-30 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Thurs Aug 4-25 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Aug 10-31 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sun Aug 7-28 3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed Aug 10-31 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Thursday PK - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell

Social Puppy Sessions
4 for $40 
(drop in - does not need
to be taken consecutively)
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are registered in a DITR PPS, PK or Prep class.
Sundays
4:45-5:30PM
Skip 3rd ~ July 10, 17, 24, 31 
Aug 7, 21, 28 ~ Sept 4, 18, 25
  Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27

Choose your 1st & 2nd choice class and then fill out the online registration form 

If the class you want is full, please email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.


OPENINGS FOR SEPTEMBER
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool Mon Sept 5-26 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Sept 6-27 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Thurs Sept 1-22 6:00-
7:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Sept 7-28 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Sept 3-24 11:00-AM
12:30PM
Weekday
Headstart
> Wed Sept 7-28 12:30-
2:00PM
Headstart > Wed Sept 7-28 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues P
K - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell


OPENINGS FOR OCTOBER
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool > Mon Oct 3-24 7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Oct 4-25 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Oct 1-22 3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Oct 5-26 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Oct 1-22 11:00AM-
12:30PM
Headstart > Sun Oct 2-23 3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed Oct 5-26 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Amy Barker & Cathy Fox, CPDT

Social Puppy Sessions
4 for $40 
(drop in - does not need
to be taken consecutively)
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are registered in a DITR PPS, PK or Prep class.
Sundays
4:45-5:30PM
Sept 4, 18, 25
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
Dec 4, 11, 18

Choose your 1st & 2nd choice class and then fill out the online registration form 

If the class you want is full, please email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.


OPENINGS FOR NOVEMBER
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool Mon Oct 31-
Nov 21
7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Nov 1-22 7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Oct 29-
Nov 19
3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Nov 2-23 7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sat Oct 29-
Nov 19
11:00AM-
12:30PM
Headstart > Sun Oct 30-
Nov 20
3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed Nov 2-23 6:00-
7:30PM

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues P
K - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Sat Hdst - Kathie Wamsley & Maria Smith
Sun Hdst - Pat Moberly, CPDT & Judy Campbell


OPENINGS FOR DECEMBER
BEGINNING CLASSES:


Puppy Preschool > Mon Nov 28-
Dec 19
7:00-
8:30PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Tues Nov 29-
Dec 20
7:30-
9:00PM
Puppy Kindergarten > Sat Nov 26
Dec 17
3:00-
4:30PM
Puppy K/Hdstart - Liberty Lk > Wed Nov 30-
Dec 21
7:00-
8:30PM
         
Headstart > Sun Nov 27-Dec 18 3:00-
4:30PM
Headstart > Wed Nov 30-
Dec 21
6:00-
7:30PM
         

Instructed by:
Mon PPS - Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Tues PK - Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
Wed Hdst - Dana Byrnes, CPDT, Kim Imel & Teri Beeman
Wed PK/Hdst Lib Lk - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Amy Barker
Sat Hdst - Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sun Hdst - Amy Barker & Cathy Fox, CPDT

Social Puppy Sessions
4 for $40 
(drop in - does not need
to be taken consecutively)
Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months & under who are registered in a DITR PPS, PK or Prep class.
Sunday
4:45-5:30PM
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ Dec 4, 11, 18

Choose your 1st & 2nd choice class and then fill out the online registration form 

If the class you want is full, please email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.


Dana & Carol - Thanks for all of your caring - and excellent training classes! 
I am so impressed with your group and definitely will be back and tell everyone!

Sincerely, Barb B & "LuLu" the Puli




BEHAVIOR 101 Lecture series
mini-seminars to help you better understand your dog

Do you want to learn more about dogs and how they view the world, 
how they learn and why they behave the way they do?
Do you have specific behavior or social issues and need answers?

Join us for our Behavior 101 Lecture Series! 
Go here for the dates!


Complete Understanding & Training Your Dog package!

Includes a 4 wk (6 hour) training session for your dog and your family: $85 
PLUS all three Behavior 101 lectures - $35 each:
 

2-1/2 hour "What is My Dog Saying" Canine Communication lecture
2-hour "Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior" lecture
2-hour "Impulse Control & Surviving Adolescence" lecture

$190 value
Package tuition price: 
$160 

(no other discounts apply)


READY TO REGISTER?

Select the class that best fits your schedule and a second choice, in case that class is full

Click here to register!
Click here to register online!

Questions about registration? Click here

Click below for intermediate/advanced class offerings:
Entry Level - Beginning


TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS AND MAKE-UPS 
Because our classes are limited to 8-10 students per class, classes frequently fill
weeks in advance. Last minute cancellations and transfers can wreak havoc
with the balance of the class registrations. Please check your calendar
carefully and plan to attend the class you sign up for.

Make-ups are available.

Should an emergency or illness occur, please contact your instructor as early
as possible to make arrangements for make-up in another class or transfer to a future class.
Your instructor's contact information is inserted in your handbook.

Transfers must be taken within 60 days. No refunds after week 2.
Cost of printed materials will be deducted from pro-rated refunds.



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