2012
SCROLL DOWN FOR A MONTH-BY-MONTH SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Select your class below and then fill out the online form to register. Your registration will be confirmed via email.


May ~ June ~ July ~ August ~ September ~ October ~ November ~ December

First week orientation - Please read! ....Click here to register online!.......Registration form - click here!



HEADSTART
OLDER PUPS & ADULTS

Classes start monthly
at our training studio: 2925 N. Monroe

$85 for four weeks, 1-1/2 hr classes

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.

BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED


PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
PUPPIES under 6 months
 
Complete Understanding and
Training Your Dog Package

One month (6-hour) training class session
plus 3 behavior lectures $160 - $30 discount!


PUPPY OWNERS:
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO ENROLLING!
Puppies aren't required
to have their complete series of vaccinations to begin, but they do need vet permission.
Go here for more information on what age and how many vaccinations are recommended - then call your veterinarian.

Once you have your vet's okay, don't wait! Fill out the form and reserve your spot in class!

 



2012 SCHEDULE

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


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!

MAY

 

 

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon Apr 30-May 20 - 7:00-8:30PM < FULL
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues May 1-22 - 7:30-9PM < FULL
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Thurs May 3-24 - 6-7:30PM < FULL
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Supplemental Social Puppy Sessions
$10 each - flexible attendance for pups under 6 months - **must be enrolled in a regular puppy class.**
Sun 4:45-5:30
May, 6, 13 20 < drop in!
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over < FULL
Wed May 2-23 - 6-7:30PM
Amy Barker & Laura Felgenhauer

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sat May 5-26 - 11-12:30PM < FULL
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sun Apr 29-May 20 - 3-4:30PM < FULL
Kim Imel & Cathy Fox, CPDT

Prep -
Tues May 1-22 - 6-7:30PM < FULL
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed May 2-23 - 7:30-9PM < FULL
Amy Barker & Travis Byrnes

 

Behavior 101 Lectures
Fridays 6:30PM @ DITR

What is My Dog Saying?
Canine Communication 101
May 11

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
May 18

Surviving Adolescence &
Implementing Leadership
May 25

SPECIAL:
What is My Dog Saying
at the Dog Park?

(dog-to-dog play, safety & etiquette)
May 9 - 6PM

Dog park class held at
REI on N. Monroe
$20 donation to SpokAnimal's
Dog Park at High Bridge



Take it on the Road
Sun Apr 29-May 20 - 1:00PM < FULL
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Paw & Order
Sat May 5-26, 9:30AM < FULL
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Advanced Clicker
Thursday May 10-31, 7:45-9:30PM < FULL
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

 


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!

JUNE

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon June 4-25 - 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues June 5-26 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Sat June 16-July 7- 3-4:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Supplemental Social Puppy Sessions
$10 each - flexible attendance for pups under 6 months - **must be enrolled in a regular puppy class.**
Sun 4:45-5:30
~skip May 27, June 3, 10~ June 17, 24 < drop in!
Amy Barker & Kim Imel

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over
Wed June 6-27 - 6-7:30PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Laura Felgenhauer

Small Dog Headstart - 25lbs & under
Thur June 7-28 - 6-7:30PM
Diane Baker & Judy Campbell

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sat June 16-July 7- 11-12:30PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Prep -
Tues June 5-26 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed June 6-27 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Prep -
Sat June 9-30 - 1-2:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Sun June 17-July 8 - 3-4:30PM
Kim Imel & Amy Barker

 

Behavior 101 Lectures
Fridays 6:30PM

What is My Dog Saying?
Canine Communication 101
June 15

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
June 22

Surviving Adolescence &
Implementing Leadership
June 29

 

Finishing School
Sun June 17-July 8, 1:00-2:30PM
Amy Barker & Kim Imel

Dastardly Distractions
Sat June 16-July 7, 9:30AM
Cathy Fox, CPDT
& Nancy Zietlow

Canine Good Citizen
Fri June 8-29, 6:00PM
Teri Beeman & Maria Smith

Lily studies for her CGC exam!


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!
JULY

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon July 9-30 - 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues July 10-31 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Thurs July 12-Aug 2 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Supplemental Social Puppy Sessions
$10 each - flexible attendance for pups under 6 months - **must be enrolled in a regular puppy class.**
Sun 4:45-5:30
July 8, 15, 22, 29 < drop in!
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over
Wed July 11-Aug 1 - 6-7:30PM
Amy Barker & Maria Smith

Afternoon Headstart - 6 mo & over
Wed July 11-Aug 1 - ??PM
Diane Baker & ?

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sun July 15-Aug 5- 3-4:30PM
Kim Imel & Cathy Fox, CPDT


Prep -
Tues July 10-31 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed July 11-Aug 1 - 7:30-9PM
Amy Barker & Travis Byrnes

Prep -
Thurs July 12-Aug 2 - 7:30-9PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

 

Miss a class and need a make-up?
Vacations making scheduling difficult?
Email to arrange a flexible attendance plan.

CLASS FULL?
Email
to be put on a waiting list for possible openings.


Finishing School
Mon July 9-Aug 13 - 6-7:00PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Loose Leash Walking
Sun July 15-Aug 5- 1:00PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Summer Games I FULL!!
Thurs July 5-26 - 6:30PM
Diane Baker & Judy Campbell




Behavior 101 Lectures


No lectures in July/August
Lectures will resume
in September.

 

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


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!
AUG

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon Aug 6-27 - 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues Aug 7-28 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Older Pups & Adults:
Puppy K / Headstart
- combo class - all ages
Thurs Aug 9-30 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Wed Aug 8-29 - 6-7:30PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Kim Imel 

Note: no Sunday Puppy Social sessions in August.

Prep -
Tues Aug 7-28 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed Aug 8-29 - 7:30-9PM
Kim Imel & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Thurs Aug 9-30 - 7:30-9PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT


Behavior 101 Lectures


No lectures in /August
Lectures will resume
in September.


Summer Games II - FULL!!
Thurs Aug 2-23 - 6:30PM
Diane Baker & Judy Campbell

Finishing School
Mon Aug 20-Sept 24- 6-7:00PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!
SEPT

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon Sept 3-24 - 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues Sept 4-25 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Carol Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Thurs Sept 6-27 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Supplemental Social Puppy Sessions
$10 each - flexible attendance for pups under 6 months - **must be enrolled in a regular puppy class.**
Sun 4:45-5:30
Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 < drop in!
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over
Wed Sept 5-26 - 6-7:30PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Kim Imel 

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sat Sept 8-29 - 11-12:30PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Prep -
Tues Sept 4-25 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed Sept 5-26 - 7:30-9PM
Kim Imel & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Sun Sept 2-23 - 3-4:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

 

Behavior 101 Lectures
Fridays 6:30PM

What is My Dog Saying?
Canine Communication 101
Sept 14

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
Sept 21

Surviving Adolescence &
Implementing Leadership
Sept 28


Take it on the Road
Sun Sept 2-23, 1:00PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Paw & Order
Sat Sept 8-29, 9:30AM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Stretching & Strengthening
Core Exercise class

Thurs Sept 6-27 - 7:30-9PM
Dr. Sonni Gilbert DVM
& Dana Byrnes,CPDT

 


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!
OCT

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon Oct 1-22- 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues Oct 2-23- 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Sat Oct 6-27- 3-4:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Supplemental Social Puppy Sessions
$10 each - flexible attendance for pups under 6 months - **must be enrolled in a regular puppy class.**
Sun 4:45-5:30
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 < drop in!
Amy Barker & Kim Imel

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over
Wed Oct 3-24- 6-7:30PM
Amy Barker & Maria Smith

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sat Oct 6-27- 11-12:30PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sun Sept 30-Oct 21 - 3-4:30PM
Kim Imel & Amy Barker

Prep -
Tues Oct 2-23 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed Oct 3-24 - 7:30-9PM
Amy Barker & Travis Byrnes

Prep -
Sat Oct 6-27 - 1-2:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

 

Behavior 101 Lectures
Fridays 6:30PM

What is My Dog Saying?
Canine Communication 101
Oct 12

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
Oct 19

Surviving Adolescence &
Implementing Leadership
Oct 26



CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Holiday Manners I
Thurs Oct 4, 11, 18 ~skip 25~ Nov 1- 6:30PM
Diane Baker & Judy Campbell

Finishing School
Mon Oct 1-Nov 5 - 6-7:00PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT

Home Helpers
Sun Sept 30-Oct 21 - 1:00PM
Amy Barker & Kim Imel

Lily studies for her CGC exam!


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!
NOV

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon Oct 29-Nov 19- 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues Oct 30-Nov 20 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Sat Nov 3-24 - 3-4:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Supplemental Social Puppy Sessions
$10 each - flexible attendance for pups under 6 months - **must be enrolled in a regular puppy class.**
Sun 4:45-5:30
Nov 4, 11, 18 < drop in!
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over
Wed Oct 31-Nov 21- 6-7:30PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Maria Smith

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sat Nov 3-24- 11-12:30PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sun Oct 28-Nov 18- 3-4:30PM
Kim Imel & Cathy Fox, CPDT


Prep -
Tues Oct 30-Nov 20 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed Oct 31-Nov 21 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Prep -
Sat Nov 3-24 - 1-2:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

 

Behavior 101 Lectures
Fridays 6:30PM

What is My Dog Saying?
Canine Communication 101
Nov 9

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
Nov 16

Surviving Adolescence &
Implementing Leadership
Nov 30

 

Holiday Manners II
Thurs Nov 8, 15, ~skip Txgvng~ Nov 29, Dec 6 - 6:30PM
Diane Baker & Judy Campbell

Dastardly Distractions
Sun Oct 28-Nov 18 - 1-2:30PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

Canine Good Citizen
Sat Nov 3-24 - 9:30AM
Teri Beeman & Maria Smith

 

 


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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


BEGINNING - $85
Same curriculum divided by age

INTERMEDIATE - $75
Build on your foundation
- clicker training!


ADVANCED - $65
More fun for you and your dog!
DEC

Puppies:
Preschool
- 4 1/2 mo & under
Mon Nov 26-Dec 17 - 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Tues Nov 27-Dec 18 - 7:30-9PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Travis Byrnes

Puppy K - under 6 mo
Sat Dec 1-22 - 3-4:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart
- 6 mo & over
Wed Nov 28-Dec 19 - 6-7:30PM
Amy Barker & Maria Smith

Headstart - 6 mo & over
Sat Dec 1-22 - 11-12:30PM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Note: no Sunday Puppy Social sessions in December.

Prep -
Tues Nov 27-Dec 18 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep -
Wed Nov 28-Dec 19 - 7:30-9PM
Amy Barker & Travis Byrnes

Prep -
Sat Dec 1-22 - 1-2:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT


Dastardly Distractions
Sat Dec 1-22 - 9:30AM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow


We have gift certificates!
Email for more information!


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

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.
  Puppy Kindergarten
A first class for pups under 6 months of age.
Preschool over-flow in this 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 if your pup is under 6 months old.

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



Class sessions begin monthly, year round. Each session is 4 weeks in length.
Classes are 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.)

 




BEYOND BEGINNING - More fun classes for your dog and your family!
INTERMEDIATE:

Prep - 2nd level for beginning class grads - $75
More manners and control. Clicker training!

If you and your dog have completed a beginning class at DITR or reward-based class at another training school, the second level class is Prep. This is a class for all ages and sizes.

ADVANCED:

Advanced - for Prep grads - $65

For clicker-savvy dogs and handlers beyond Intermediate Prep class. You may select the classes that best meet your training goals and skill level.

Classes fill quickly - sometimes a month in advance! Register early!!

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

Scheduling issues? Call for help finding
a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.


 

Miss a class and need a make-up?
You may attend on a different day
in the corresponding week.

CLASS FULL?
Email
to be put on a waiting list for possible openings.



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:
 

RosE  



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)




Click here to register!
Click here to register online!


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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