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.

December ~ Click HERE for 2013 schedule!

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.

Tuition will be going up $5 as of Dec 31.
Register for any 2013 class and pay by
Dec 31 and pay the 2012 tuition price!

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!

NOV

Puppies:
Preschool -
Mon Oct 29-Nov 19- 7:00-8:30PM
Puppy K -
Tues Oct 30-Nov 20 - 7:30-9PM
Puppy K -
Sat Nov 3-24 - 3-4:30PM

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart -
Wed Oct 31-Nov 21- 6-7:30PM
Headstart -
Sat Nov 3-24- 11-12:30PM
Headstart -
Sun Oct 28-Nov 18- 3-4:30PM

Prep -Tues Oct 30-Nov 20 - 6-7:30PM
Prep-Wed Oct 31-Nov 21 - 7:30-9PM
Prep -Sat Nov 3-24 - 1-2:30PM

 

What is My Dog Saying
Canine Communication 101
Friday, Dec 14 at 6:30PM!

Holiday Manners II
Thurs Nov 1, 8, 15 ~skip 22nd Txgvng~ 29, - 6:30PM
Performing Arts/Rally FrEe
Sat Nov 3-24 - 8:00AM
Canine Good Citizen
Sat Nov 3-24 - 9:30AM

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 11, 18
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Kim Imel

NEW!
Service Dog Training & Access
Your Questions Answered!
Friday Dec 7, 6:30PM

Do you want to learn more about service dogs and what they can do for you or a family member?  Would you like to know more about the laws regarding public access?  Are you thinking of training your own service dog?  The "Training Your Own Service Dog" power point presentation is designed to answer those questions.

 


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 < FULL
Mon Nov 26-Dec 17 - 7:00-8:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

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

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

Older Pups & Adults:
Headstart - 6 mo & over < FULL
Wed Nov 28-Dec 19 - 6-7:30PM
Amy Barker & Stacy Hebert

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

Note: no Sunday Puppy Social sessions in December.

"WHAT IS MY DOG SAYING?"
Canine Communication 101 lecture,
Friday Dec 7 at 6:30PM.

Go HERE for the 2013 schedule

Prep - < 5 spots left
Tues Nov 27-Dec 18 - 6-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Prep - < 8 spots left
Wed Nov 28-Dec 19 - 7:30-9PM
Amy Barker & Travis Byrnes

Prep - < 5 spots left
Sat Dec 1-22 - 1-2:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

Dastardly Distractions < 5 spots left
Sat Dec 1-22 - 9:30AM
Cathy Fox, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow

Holiday Special! < 5 spots left
Pilates plus 4 Pooch and U
Click here for more info
Tuition $32 - 2 wks
Sunday, Dec 2 & 9, 2:00-3:00PM
Sandy Philbin 


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) 
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 - $80
Register & pay by Dec 31 and pay $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 - $70
Register and pay by Dec 31 and pay $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.



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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