Making tails wag since 1996!
3400 N. Monroe St. - Spokane, WA
Questions? EMAIL!
Teach your dog to target a mat or bed and stay until released.
Teach any behavior you want. It's all tricks to them!
Moving attention becomes loose leash walking!
Increasing duration, distractions, distance and location.
Problem solving and team work, create a dog who can't wait to train. Put your dog's natural abilities to work!
Raise criteria, create behavior exactly the way you want it.
Level Three:
Advanced Class Schedule
For Clicker Saavy Prep Class Grads
4-week session, 1.5 hours, once per week - $175 / Specialty Classes - $215
NOV - DEC - JAN - FEB - MAR
Please note: registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. This page is updated by hand, the old-fashioned way, so the "spots left" may not be current.
If the class you want is full, you may ask to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations.
Dogs with aggression toward people or other dogs are not appropriate for these classes.
Basic Manners
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Finishing School
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Loose Leash Walking
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Total Recall
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Canine Good Citizen
In the Real World
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Pooches in the Park
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Satisfying Strolls
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Beyond the Backyard
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Tails & Trails
Self Control
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Dastardly Distractions
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Control Yourself
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Everything Zen
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Holiday Manners
Fun & Games
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Brain & Sniffy Games, Tricks
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Foundations to Fabulous
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Rally & Freestyle
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Agility for Fun
We offer a wide range of fun Advanced class opportunities. These classes rotate throughout the year and each month is a different selection to choose from. Once you've completed the Prep class, you may choose from any of these classes based on your current needs or future focus.
ADVANCED CLASSES LISTED BY MONTH:
NOVEMBER
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
AKC TRICKS
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
OCT 30-NOV 20 - FULL
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
PET THERAPY SKILLS - Specialty class - $215
Allison Miller & Hayley Jewell
NOV 8-DEC 13 (skip Nov 29) - FULL - Next PTS, Sun March 1
Saturday - 3:30-5:00PM
HOLIDAY MANNERS - 6 wk Specialty class - $215
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
OCT 18-NOV 22 - FULL
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
OVERLY FRIENDLY OVER GREETERS
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
NOV 2-23 - FULL
Sunday - 9:00AM
TAILS & TRAILS HIKING - Specialty course - $215
Amy Barker, CPDT-KA & Sarah Bolig-Dorn
NOV 2-NOV 23 - FULL
Sunday - 3:00-4:30PM
COOPERATIVE CARE - 8 wk course - $325
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson
NOV 2-DEC 21 - FULL
DECEMBER
Wednesday - 7:30-9:00PM
DASTARDLY DISTRACTIONS
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
NOV 26-DEC 17 - FULL
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
PET THERAPY SKILLS (cont. from Nov)
Allison Miller & Hayley Jewell
NOV 8-DEC 13 (skip Nov 29)
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
FINISHING SCHOOL
Travis &
NOV 29-DEC 20, 11:00-12:30PM - 5 spots
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
BRAIN GAMES
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
NOV 30-DEC 21 - FULL
Sunday - 3:00-4:30PM
COOPERATIVE CARE (cont. from Nov)
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily Ladd
NOV 2-DEC 21
SPECIAL DECEMBER WORKSHOPS!
Click the link for more info!
Explore some fun Advanced class options. Brush up on your skills!
$45 per 1-hour session - Limit 4 students per session
Thursdays, Dec 4, 11, & 18
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PRACTICE
DEC 4, 4:30-5:30PM - 2 spots
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN EVALUATIONS
DEC 4, 6:00-7:00PM - 2 spots
COOPERATIVE CARE SAMPLER!
DEC 11, 4:30-5:30PM - 4 spots
DEC 11, 6:00-7:00PM - 4 spots
PARKOUR PREVIEW PARTY!
DEC 18, 4:30-5:30PM - 4 spots
DEC 18, 6:00-7:00PM - 4 spots
JANUARY
Wednesday - 7:30-9:00PM
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
JAN 7-28 - 5 spots
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
SNIFFY GAMES
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
JAN 8-29 - 5 spots
Thursday - 6:00-7:30PM
EVERYTHING ZEN
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
JAN 8-29 - 6 spots
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
FINISHING SCHOOL
Travis Byrnes & Sara Robinson
JAN 10-31 - 3 spots
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
Dakota Eckenroth &
JAN 4-25 - 1 spot
Advanced class descriptions here!
(Pre-requisite: clicker savvy - has completed Prep class)
Specialty classes LISTED Here
If the class you want is full, please register for next month and ask to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations.
Dogs with aggression toward people or other dogs are not appropriate for these classes.
DON'T SEE THE CLASS YOU WANT?
KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR DATES & TIMES FOR THE COMING MONTHS!
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Please note: You may mail or drop off check or cash to 3400 N. Monroe or pay via Paypal below:
Advanced class $175
for clicker-savvy Prep grads
Two-class package $325
350 value - $25 savings
Three-class package $475
525 value - $50 savings
1 Reg + 1 Specialty class $390
175 + 215
Honorary Ruffian Special! $150
Returning advanced students whose dog has attended 5 or more total classes pay $150 for future non-specialty advanced classes with that dog!
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Agility, Pet Therapy Skills, Holiday Manners, Tails & Trails
*Note: Honorary Ruffian rate does not apply. Specialty classes are not eligible as part of a multi-class discount package.
Specialty Classes! * $215
Class sessions that are longer than the average 4-week length or require additional overhead are $215.
Cooperative Care $325
8-week course
Workshops - on a variety of topics
$45 single - or - two for $90
Other amounts not listed above
(enter amount)
Transfer fee $75
In case of illness or emergency, by approval, transfer to a future class.
WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON OUR 2026 SCHEDULE - STAY TUNED!
FEBRUARY
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
PARKOUR FOUNDATIONS (Level 1)
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
FEB 5-26 - 5 spots
Thursday - 6:00-7:30PM
COOPERATIVE CARE - 8 wk course - $325
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
FEB 5-MAR 26 - 5 spots
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
ADV TBD
Travis Byrnes & Sara Robinson
FEB 7-28 - 6 spots
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
FINISHING SCHOOL
Dakota Eckenroth &
FEB 1-22 - 5 spots
MARCH
Wednesday - 7:30-9:00PM
OVERLY FRIENDLY OVER GREETERS
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
MAR 4-25 - 6 spots
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
PARKOUR NOVICE (Level 2)
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
MAR 5-26 - 5 spots
Thursday - 6:00-7:30PM
COOPERATIVE CARE - 8 wk course - $325
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz
MAR 5-26 - 5 spots
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
ADV TBD
Travis Byrnes & Sara Robinson
MAR 7-28 - 6 spots
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
PET THERAPY SKILLS
Specialty class - $215
Allison Miller & Hayley Jewell
SUNDAYS, MARCH 1-29 - 3 spots