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
AUG - SEPT - OCT - NOV - DEC
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:
AUGUST
Monday - 4:00-5:30PM & 6:00-7:30PM
AGILITY! 4 wk course, $215 [Agility runs from Apr thru Aug]
Vicki Barker - EMAIL VICKI TO REGISTER! bbvb1975@hotmail.com
AUGUST 4-25 - open for continuing students
Wednesday - 7:30-9:00PM
OVERLY FRIENDLY OVER GREETERS
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
AUGUST 6-27 - 1 spot
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN ADVANCED - prerequisite passed CGC
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
AUGUST 7-28 - 1 spot
Thursday - 6:00-7:30PM
FINISHING SCHOOL
Diane Baker & Julia Engstrom
AUGUST 7-28 - 1 spot
Saturday - 1:00-2:30PM
BEYOND THE BACKYARD
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
AUGUST 9-30 - 2 spots
SEPTEMBER
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
EVERYTHING ZEN
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
SEPT 4-25 - FULL
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
CONTROL YOURSELF
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson
SEPT 6-27 - 2 spots
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
TOTAL RECALL
Arielle Dykes & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
SEPT 7-28 - FULL
OCTOBER
Wednesday - 7:30-9:00PM
FINISHING SCHOOL
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
OCT 1-22 - 5 spots
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
SNIFFY GAMES
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
OCT 2-23 - 2 spots
Saturday - 3:30-5:00PM
HOLIDAY MANNERS - 6 wk Specialty class - $215
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
OCT 18-NOV 22 - 4 spots
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
Dakota Eckenroth & Vicki Barker
OCT 5-26 - FULL
NOVEMBER
Thursday - 4:00-5:30PM
AKC TRICKS
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
OCT 30-NOV 20 - 3 spots
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
PET THERAPY SKILLS - Specialty class - $215
Allison Miller & Hayley Jewell
NOV 8-DEC 13 (skip Nov 29) - FULL - we do keep a waiting list!
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
OVERLY FRIENDLY OVER GREETERS
Arielle Dykes & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
NOV 2-23 - 6 spots
Sunday - 3:00-4:30PM
COOPERATIVE CARE - 8 wk course - $325
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily Ladd
NOV 2-DEC 21 - 2 spots
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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THEN PAY FOR
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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
Other amounts not listed above
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Transfer fee $75
In case of illness or emergency, by approval, transfer to a future class.
DECEMBER
Wednesday - 7:30-9:00PM
DASTARDLY DISTRACTIONS
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
NOV 26-DEC 17 - 6 spots
Saturday - 9:00-10:30AM
PET THERAPY SKILLS cont.
Allison Miller & Hayley Jewell
NOV 8-DEC 13 (skip Nov 29)
Sunday - 9:00-10:30AM
BRAIN GAMES
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
NOV 30-DEC 21 - 4 spots
Sunday - 3:00-4:30PM
COOPERATIVE CARE cont.
Taryn Winegardner IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily Ladd
NOV 2-DEC 21
WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON OUR 2026 SCHEDULE - STAY TUNED!
