Making tails wag since 1996!
3400 N. Monroe St. - Spokane, WA
Questions? EMAIL!
Waiting quietly a his trainers' feet.
Training for dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages.
Positive training for any breed or breed combination.
Behavior questions answered; training for the whole family. Kids welcome!
Learning to work around temptations, distractions and other dogs and people.
Beginning classes are divided by age - young puppies, older puppies and adults.
Beginning & Intermediate
CLASS SCHEDULE
DEC - JAN - FEB
4-week session 1.5 hours, once per week - $175
$325 for two-class discount pkg when paid in advance!
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
The Beginning and Intermediate classes are where you will begin building Strong Foundations to get ready for our many Advanced classes.
IS THIS YOUR FIRST CLASS ?
CLICK HERE FOR
Level 1 - Beginning Classes
Entry level classes for puppies, adolescents & adult dogs who have not attended a previous class. Choose which class based on the age of your dog when the class begins. Puppy, Beginning, and Headstart are the same curriculum.
READY FOR LEVEL 2 ?
CLICK HERE FOR
Level 2 - Intermediate Prep
Second level classes for puppies, adolescents & adult dogs who have completed a beginning level class at Diamonds in the Ruff or other group class at an approved positive reinforcement school.
LOOKING FOR MORE FUN ?
CLICK HERE FOR
Level 3 - Advanced Classes
For clicker-savvy Intermediate Prep graduates. Rotating topics offered monthly.
Go here for the Schedule of advanced classes.
And here for Advanced Class Descriptions. There are also Specialty Classes available.
GROUP CLASSES:
Dogs with aggression / reactivity to dogs or people are not appropriate for group classes.
Not sure? You may contact Travis at travisbyrnes@comcast.net for a pre-class private evaluation.
Private lessons and behavior consultations are available.
Which beginning class you choose will depend on how old your dog is today.
CHOOSE YOUR BEGINNING CLASS BASED ON THE AGE OF YOUR DOG
Preschool (under 4 1/2 months), Kindergarten (under 6 months), Headstart (6 months or over)
Beginning all ages classes are also offered, adults & puppies welcome
Main Classroom: Northside - 3400 N. Monroe | South Hill: Prairie Dog - 5608 S. Regal
Page is updated by hand and may not reflect actual availability. Available spots are filled in the order registrations are received.
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PROMPTLY IN ORDER TO HOLD YOUR SPOT IN CLASS.
You may pay via Paypal, check or cash. Please let us know immediately if you need to make special payment arrangements.
$75 transfer fee to postpone to a future class if your plans change at the last minute. No refunds for no-shows once the session has started.
Absent?
In-person make-ups are not possible, but if you are absent, you won't miss your lessons.
In addition to your written handbook, we have updated our online homework to include videos of class demos and detailed instructions that you can review together as you practice at home. Links to Pre-recorded Zoom classes are provided with your online homework.
North monroe
3400 N. Monroe - about 10 min from downtown
LEVEL 1 - BEGINNING CLASSES
$175 / 4-week session
(Scroll down for Level 2 - Intermediate Prep)
Classes marked in GREY are full.
Classes marked in RED are the available spots for the upcoming session.
SAME BEGINNING CURRICULUM - Divided by age group
Headstart is open to dogs 6 months and older and Beginning is an "all ages" class, means there could be puppies as well as adolescents and adults in the class, too. We offer all-ages groups on days that might have low enrollment and to give families with new pups and adult dogs a place to bring both to the same class.
PUPPY CLASSES
PUPPIES - under 6 months
(Yes, Preschool age pups may attend Puppy K):
Your baby puppy under 6 months of age may start as soon as you have your vet's permission. This class covers all the basic foundation skills plus support for normal puppy concerns like mouthing, biting, crate training and house training.
Monday Puppy Preschool - 4 1/2 mo & under
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Hayley Jewell
JAN 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Tuesday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Carol Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Dana Byrnes, CPDT-KA
NOV 28-DEC 19, 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
JAN 9-30. 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
FEB 6-27, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
Wednesday DAYTIME PUPPY - under 7 mo
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
NOV 29-DEC 20, 1112:30PM -cancelled
JAN 10-31 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 7-28 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Thursday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
NOV 30-DEC 21, 2:00-3:30PM - 1 spot
JAN 11-FEB 1, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 8-29, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots
Friday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Arielle Dykes
DEC 1-22, 4:00-5:30PM - 1 spot
JAN 12-FEB 2, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 9-MAR 1, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Saturday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
JAN 6-27, 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 3-24, 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
Sunday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
NOV 26-DEC 17, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
HALF-GROWN TO ADULT
ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS - 6 months & over
The normal adolescent fear stage can be a bit of a rollercoaster. Puppy license runs out, teenagers push limits and test boundaries. They find their voice and startle and alarm at everything. The Headstart level focuses on remedial socialization, self control and basic foundation lessons for dogs 6 months to adults.
Wednesday DAYTIME PUPPY - under 7 mo
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
JAN 10-31 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 7-28 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Wednesday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
NOV 29-DEC 20, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
JAN 10-31 - 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 7-28 - 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Thursday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
NOV 30-DEC 21, 2:00-3:30PM - 1 spot
JAN 11-FEB 1, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 8-29, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots
Saturday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson
JAN 6-27, 11:00-12:30PM - 5 spots
FEB 3-24, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Sunday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
JAN 7-28, 1:00-2:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 4-25, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep
Don't wait to pay for your class!
You may pay via Paypal, or send or drop off check or cash to 3400 N. Monroe, 99205
Georgie
Download your vet permission slip here
Take this form to your veterinarian for signature and bring it with you to class. OR you may call your vet clinic to see if they keep a blank on hand. They may scan or snap a pic with a cell phone and email it to ditr.training@gmail.com.
Don't wait until the last minute to get your vet slip signed!
How Early Can My Puppy Begin?
Resources for New Puppy Owners
Registering with a friend or family member?
There is always the worry that when multiples register together, they might also all cancel together, turning a class of 6 to a class of 3. Occasionally it means the instructor is left with no class at all, cancelling a class entirely. Please plan to continue your class!
Dogs from Preschool, Kindergarten and Headstart ALL go on to Intermediate Prep as their next class. See schedule below!
LEVEL 1
Beginning classes
AT PRAIRIE DOG
South Hill classroom
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile, 5608 S. Regal
If you don't see the class you need, check the N side schedule. We do keep a waiting list!
Mon Pdog Daytime Beginning - all ages
Allison Miller & Emily Ladd
JAN 8-29, 9:00-10:30AM - 6 spots
FEB 5-26, 9:00-10:30AM - 6 spots
Tues Pdog Puppy K - under 6 mo
Allison Miller & Emily Ladd
NOV 28-DEC 19, 5:30-7:00PM - FULL
JAN 9-30, 5:30-7:00PM - 5 spots
FEB 6-27, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
Weds Pdog Beginning - all ages
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
NOV 29-DEC 20, 4-5:30PM - cancelled
JAN 10-31, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
FEB 7-28, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep
PAY FOR
YOUR CLASS
Please note: You may mail or drop off check or cash to 3400 N. Monroe or pay via Paypal below:
Four-week Group Class - all levels
$175
Beginning class
Intermediate class
Discount Packages
Two-class package
$325
($350 value -$25 savings)
8 wks of training
Three-class package
$475
($525 value - $50 savings)
12 wks of training
Other amounts not listed above
(enter amount)
SCROLL DOWN FOR LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP SCHEDULE
The Schedule is a work in progress.
Keep checking back for future classes!
LEVEL 2 - InterMEDIATE PREP
North monroe
(for beginning class grads)
If you previously registered for a class package,
please email to be sure you have selected your next class date and time.
$175 / 4 wk session
Must have completed a Level 1 class
Tuesday Prep - 6:00-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
NOV 28-DEC 19 - 2 spots
JAN 9-30 - 5 spots
FEB 6-27 - 6 spots
Wed DAYTIME Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT
JAN 10-31 - 5 spots
FEB 7-28 - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Prep - 7:30-9:00PM
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
NOV 29-DEC 20 - cancelled
FEB 7-28 - 6 spots
JAN 10-31 - 5 spots
Saturday Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Michelle Brady, CPDT & Ali Blakney
JAN 6-27 - 4 spots
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson
FEB 3-24 - 9:00-10:30AM - 5 spots
Sunday afternoon Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
NOV 26-DEC 17 - FULL
LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP
AT PRAIRIE DOG
South Hill classroom
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile,
5608 S. Regal
Mon Prairie Dog - Prep Class
Amy Barker, CPDT-KA & Allison Miller/Emily Ladd
NOV 27-DEC 18, 11:00-12:30PM -cancelled
Weds Prairie Dog - Prep Class
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
JAN 10-31, 4:00-5:30PM - 3 spots
Advanced at Prairie Dog
Weds Prairie Dog - Finishing School PREP GRADS Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
NOV 29-DEC 20, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class $175
For dogs who have completed a beginning class
WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON OUR 2024 SCHEDULE - STAY TUNED!
WHY NO REFUNDS AND A STRICT TRANSFER FEE POLICY?
We try our best to be able to accommodate everyone's needs, but in this day and age of complicated schedules, we are faced with having to become more strict regarding cancellations and transfers due to an abundance of last-minute schedule juggling. Often the next month is mostly full, not because of the new students registering, but because of so many transfers from the previous month. This is incredibly frustrating for new students trying to register, and hard on the bottom line. Empty seats due to last-minute cancellations mean lost income every month. Allowing a postponing student to take a place in a future class for a nominal transfer fee still means we lose the income that someone else would have paid full price for in TWO classes - the one you didn't attend and the one you attend instead. When registrations fall apart, we're scrambling at the last-minute, calling wait-list people and trying to make everyone happy. Small business is not for sissies!