2021
Level Three: Advanced Classes
THE INTERMEDIATE SCHEDULE CAN NOW BE FOUND ON THE BEGINNING CLASS SCHEDULE PAGE.
For clicker-savvy puppies & adults who have completed an intermediate Prep class.
Dogs with aggression to people or other dogs are not appropriate for these classes.
Scroll down for the Month-by-Month Calendar of upcoming classes.
Classes fill quickly - sometimes a month or more in advance. REGISTER EARLY!
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.
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
Level Three: Advanced - 4 wks / $95 - Discount packages available!
Once you've completed a Prep class, you may register for one of many fun Advanced level classes in the right column! From another school? If you and your dog are clicker savvy, you may start in Advanced, if not, you should begin in the Intermediate Prep class. Choose by topic. These classes often fill quickly, so register early! Take advantage of our discount packages.
COVID - ANXIOUSLY AWAITING PHASE 2.
We are currently closed for in-person classes until further notice with the exception of outdoor classes.
There will be limited Zoom offerings - please check your email for updates.
If you are currently registered for a class, you will be notified via email of changes and options. Stay tuned.
Thanks for your patience as we scramble to make training possible for you and your dogs. Private lessons are also available.
Registered but haven't heard back yet?
We will confirm pending registrations as we get the current classes sorted out and will fill openings in the order the registrations came in. If you've registered the 15th or later, but haven't heard back yet, you are at the top of the queue!
2021 ADVANCED CLASSES
under construction - subject to change
Intermediate Prep schedule has been relocated to the Beginning page.
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.
Up Next for Intermediate Prep Grads:
ADVANCED CLASSES:
Class descriptions here!
(Pre-requisite: clicker savvy -has completed Prep class)
**ADDED IN PERSON OUTDOOR CLASS**
WALKIES IN A WINTER WONDERLAND -
urban leash work class
Saturdays, Jan 9-30, 11:00AM-12:30PM
email if you'd like to join us!
JANUARY classes are cancelled due to COVID:
Thursday - 6:00-7:30PM
Foundations to Fabulous
Jan 7-28 < CANCELLED
Diane Baker & Julia Engstrom
Friday - 6:00-7:30PM
Finishing School
Nov 27-Dec 18 < CANCELLED
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Arielle Dykes
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
Dastardly Distractions
was Nov 28-Dec 19 < CANCELLED
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Taryn Winegardner
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
Finishing School
Jan 9-30 < CANCELLED < Next FS in March
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Taryn Winegardner
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
Canine Good Citizen
Jan 3-24 < CANCELLED
Vicki Barker & Taryn Winegardner
Sunday - 1:00-2:30PM
Scent Games
was Nov 29-Dec 20 < CANCELLED
Kim Imel, CPDT & Dakota Eckenroth
FEBRUARY - pending reaching Phase 2:
January cancelled classes may be moved into Feb.
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
Control Yourself / Dastardly Distractions
Feb 13-Mar 6 << 4 spots - pending Phase 2
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Nancy Zietlow
Sunday - 11:00-12:30PM
Beyond the Backyard - postponed
Feb 7-28 << 4 spots
Taryn Winegardner &
Sunday - 1:00-2:30PM
Scent Games - maybe Zoom?
Feb 7-28 << 3 spots
Kim Imel, CPDT &
MARCH:
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
Finishing School
Mar 13-Apr 3 << 5 spots
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Taryn Winegardner
Sunday - 11:00-12:30PM
Total Recall
Mar 7-28 << 5 spots
Taryn Winegardner &
Sunday - 1:00-2:30PM
Scent Games - maybe Zoom Feb?
Mar 7-28 << 5 spots
Kim Imel &
SECOND LOCATION! pending Phase 2
At Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile on Regal
Monday - Finishing School - 4:00-5:30PM
Vicki Barker & Julia Engstrom
Feb 8-Mar 1 - 5 spots
Specialty Classes:
Outdoor classes to be held as planned
TAILS & TRAILS - Hiking with your dog!
Amy Barker, CPDT & John Chatburn
Snowshoeing! Sunday - 9:00AM
Jan 3-31 (skip 24) << in session
Orientation Mon Dec 28, NOON at Prairie Dog
Weekday Spring hikes - Thursday - 9:00AM
Feb 4-25 <<< 6 spots
Sunday Spring Hikes Sunday - 9:00AM
Mar 7-28 << 3 spots
Orientation TBD
RALLY! Sunday mornings
Taryn Winegardner
ZOOM: Rally Foundation Games - 10:30-Noon
Jan 10-31
Taryn Winegardner
Rally Novice Level 1 - 9:00-10:30AM
May be ZOOM if we cannot open for in-person
Feb 7-28 << pending Phase 2
Taryn Winegardner &
Rally Intermediate Level 2 - 9:00-10:30AM
Mar 7-28 << 5 spots
Taryn Winegardner &
Rally Advanced Level 3 - 9:00-10:30AM
Apr 11-May 2 << 5 spots
Taryn Winegardner &
FREESTYLE! - Tricks & moves to music - Thursday PM
Pending reaching Phase 2. May be postponed to March for outdoor class.
Diane Baker & Julia Engstrom
Rally Freestyle - 6:00-7:30PM
Feb 4-25 << pending Phase 2
Freestyle Basics - 6:00-7:30PM
Mar 4-25 << hoping for good outdoor weather!
More Rally with Taryn! - Sundays, 9:00AM
In the works, check back for confirmed dates:
May - Rally in the Field - May 9-30
Sept - Rally Foundation Games - Aug 29-Sept 19
Oct - Rally Novice Level 1 - Sept 26-Oct 17
Nov - Rally Round the House - Oct 31-Nov 14
AGILITY - APRIL THROUGH AUGUST
Vickie Barker &
In the works - check back for confirmed dates!
Agility Foundations Monday - 4:00PM
March 8-29 << 6 spots
to be held indoors at the training studio(?)
Beginning Level 1 - Monday - 6:00PM
Apr 5-26 <<< 6 spots
Agility Beginning 1 & 2 - Monday - 6:00PM
May 3-24 <<< 6 spots
June 7-28 <<< 6 spots
July 5-26 <<< 6 spots
Aug 2-23 <<< 6 spots
Beginning Level 2 & 3 Tuesday - 6:00PM
Apr 6-27 << 6 spots
May 4-25 <<< 6 spots
June 7-28 <<< 6 spots
July 6-27 <<< 6 spots
Aug 3-24 <<< 6 Spots