30 Years!
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
JULY - AUG - SEPT - OCT
(scroll down for dates and times)
4-weeks $200 - 1.5 hour classes/once per week
$375 for two-class discount pkg when paid in advance!
6 dogs per class, with one instructor and one assistant.
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
The Beginning and Intermediate classes will build strong foundations to get ready for our many fun Advanced classes!
DAYTIME, EVENING & WEEKEND 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 to schedule a pre-class private evaluation.
Private lessons and behavior consultations are available.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL 1 CLASS BASED ON THE AGE OF YOUR DOG
Enrichment (under 16 weeks), Kindergarten (under 6 months), Beginning (all ages)
Page is updated by hand and may not reflect actual availability. Available spots are filled in the order registrations are received.
LEVEL 1 - ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES
(Scroll down for Level 2 - Intermediate Prep)
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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
$200
Beginning class
Intermediate class
Discount Packages
Two-class package
$375
($400 value -$25 savings)
8 wks of training
Three-class package
$525
($600 value - $75 savings)
12 wks of training
Pawsitive Dog Prison Graduate
First class $125
Other amounts not listed
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This link also allows clickable options for Venmo and other credit cards
Transfer fee $85
If illness or emergency causes you to drop from class, by approval, you may transfer to a future class.
North monroe
3400 N. Monroe - about 10 minutes N of downtown
Classes marked in GREY are full.
Classes marked in RED are the next available spots for the upcoming sessions.
READY TO SELECT YOUR CLASS?
Once you have made your choices from the schedule below, get a pen and write down the day, date & time of your first and second choice classes -or multiple levels of classes if you are registering for a class package. Click on the red button below and complete the online registration form. We're looking forward to training with you!
NEW PUPPY UNDER 16 WEEKS - ENROLL NOW!
Early Puppy Enrichment & Socialization
Fearless & Friendly: Raising Resilient Puppies
Early positive exposure to new experiences. Footing, sights, sounds, smells. In, over, under, around and through. Meeting new people and pups. The critical socialization window is very short,, and you can't turn back the clock! Don't wait! The time is now!
6:30-7:30PM - Mondays
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
Rolling admission. Start as soon as your vet gives the okay!
4 for $200 / or pay as you go - $50 each
(Yes, you may enroll in the Enrichment sessions and Puppy K training in the same month.)
GROUP TRAINING CLASSES
ALL AGE GROUPS ARE THE SAME ENTRY LEVEL CURRICULUM
Puppy classes are for pups under 6 months only.
Beginning - "all ages" class is open to older puppies, adolescents and adults.
(We offer all-ages groups to give families with new pups and adult dogs a place to bring both to the same class.)
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
PUPPIES - under 6 months
Puppies under 6 months of age may start as soon as you have your vet's permission. This class covers basic foundation skills plus support for normal puppy concerns like mouthing, biting, crate training and house training. Yes, you may enroll in the Enrichment sessions and Kindergarten in the same month, and use the 2-class discount pkg.
Tuesday PM Puppy K - under 6 mo
Dana Byrnes & Carol Byrnes
JULY 7-28, 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
SEPT 1-22, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
SEPT 29-OCT 20, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
Wednesday DAYTIME PUPPY - under 7 mo
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
JULY 8-29, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
AUG 5-26 , 11:00AM-12:30PM - 5 spots
SEPT 30-OCT 21, 11:AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
Friday AFTERNOON Puppy K - under 6 mo
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Arielle Dykes
*JULY 10-31, 5:00-6:30PM - 1 spot!*
AUG 7-28, 5:00-6:30PM - 4 spots
SEPT 4-25, 5:00-6:30PM - 6 spots
OCT 2-23, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Saturday AFTERNOON Puppy K - under 6 mo
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
AUG 8-29, 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
SEPT 5-26, 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
BEGINNING - all ages
ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS - 6 months & over
Skills and Manners! 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. This class focuses on remedial socialization, self-control and basic foundation lessons for dogs 6 months to adults.
Wednesday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
SEPT 2-23, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Beginning - all ages
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
JULY 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
AUG 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 3 spots
SEPT 2-23, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Saturday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Devynne Christiansen
JULY 11-AUG 1, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
AUG 8-29, 11:00-12:30PM - 4 spots
SEPT 5-26, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
OCT 3-24, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Sunday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
*JULY 12-AUG 2, 11:00-12:30PM - 3 spots*
SEPT 6-27, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
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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 you or 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
Dogs from Preschool, Kindergarten and Headstart ALL go on to Intermediate Prep as their next class. See schedule below!
SOUTH HILL
CLASSES AT PRAIRIE DOG PET MERCANTILE
LEVEL 1
Beginning classes
If you don't see the class you need, check the N side schedule. We do keep a waiting list!
Tues Pdog Puppy K - under 6 mo
Allison Miller & Hayley Jewell
*JULY 7-28, 5:30-7:00PM - 1 spot*
AUG 4-25, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
SEPT 1-22, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
SEPT 29-OCT 20, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
Weds Pdog Beginning - all ages
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
JULY 8-29, 4:00-5:30PM
AUG 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
SEPT 2-23, 6:00-7:30PM - 5 spots
SEPT 30-OCT 21, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep
qUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL!
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 if you need to make special payment arrangements.
$85 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.
Classes marked in GREY are full.
Classes marked in RED are the next available spots for the upcoming session.
LEVEL 2 - InterMEDIATE PREP
North monroe
SOUTH HILL
(For Level 1 Grads)
If you previously registered for a multi-class package,
please email to be sure you have selected your next class date and time.
$200 / 4 wk session
Pre-requisite: Must have completed a Level 1 class
Tuesday Prep - 6:00-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes & Dana Byrnes
JULY 7-28 - 2 spots
SEPT 1-22 - 5 spots
SEPT 29-OCT 20 - 6 spots
Wed DAYTIME Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
JULY 8-29 - 3 spots
AUG 5-26 - 6 spots
SEPT 2-23 - 6 spots
SEPT 30-OCT 21 - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Prep - 7:30-9:00PM
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
SEPT 2-23 - 5 spots
Friday Prep - 6:30-8:00PM
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Arielle Dykes
AUG 7-28 - 5 spots
Saturday Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakeny
JULY 11-AUG 1 - 9:00-10:30AM
AUG 8-29, 1:00-2:30PM - 5 spots
SEPT 5-26, 1:00-2:30PM - 6 spots
OCT 3-24, 1:00-2:30PM - 6 spots
LEVEL 2- INTERMEDIATE PREP
AT PRAIRIE DOG
South Hill classroom
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile,
5608 S. Regal
Weds Prairie Dog - Prep Class
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
AUG 5-26, 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
SEPT 2-23, 4:00-5:30PM - 4 spots
SEPT 30-OCT 21, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Weds Prairie Dog - Finishing School
JULY 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - 1 spot
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YOUR CLASS
LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class $200
For dogs who have completed a beginning class
WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE SUMMER/FALL SCHEDULE - STAY TUNED!
Level 1
BEGINNING
Entry level classes for puppies, adolescents & adult dogs who have not attended a previous class. Same curriculum. Choose which class based on the age of your dog when the class begins.
Level 2
INTERMEDIATE
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.
Level 3
ADVANCED
For clicker-savvy Intermediate Prep graduates. Fun topics offered monthly. Go here for the Schedule of Advanced Classes. And here for Advanced Class Descriptions. There are also Specialty Classes available.
We just wanted to thank all of you for the two wonderful class sessions we took with Bruno. We learned so much over the past 8 weeks and your knowledge and patience with him were exceptional! You guys do amazing work, and we can't wait to recommend you to anyone who asks.
All the best,
Kellie, Quinn, Graham and Bruno
