Celebrating 25 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.
2022
BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE
CLASS SCHEDULES
JUNE - JULY - AUG
4-week session 1.5 hours, once per week - $150 for Beginning - $135 for Intermediate
$255 for both classes when you choose the Off on the Right Paw discount pkg!
GROUP CLASSES:
Dogs with aggression / reactivity to dogs or people are not appropriate for group classes.
Private lessons and behavior consultations are available.
Level 1 - Beginning
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.
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.
Level 3 - Advanced
Go here for the schedule of advanced classes.
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)
Main Classroom: Northside - 3400 N. Monroe | South Hill - Prairie Dog 5608 S. Regal
IN-PERSON GROUP CLASSES:
Registrations are OPEN!
Page is updated by hand and may not reflect actual availability. Available spots are filled in the order registrations are received.
North monroe
LEVEL 1 - BEGINNING CLASSES
$150 / 4 week session
(scroll down for Level 2 - Intermediate Prep)
Classes marked in grey are full.
PUPPY CLASSES
PUPPIES - under 6 months
(Yes, preschool age pups may attend Puppy K):
Monday Puppy Preschool - 4 1/2 mo & under
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
June 6-27 - 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
July 11-Aug 1 - 6:00-7:30PM - 3 spots
Aug 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Tuesday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Carol Byrnes, CPDT
June 7-28 - 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
July 12-Aug 2 - 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
Aug 9-30 - 7:30-9:00PM
Wednesday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
June 8-29 - 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
July 13-Aug 3 - 11:00AM-12:30PM -2 spots
Aug 10-31 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Friday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Arielle Dykes
June 3-24 - 4:00-5:30PM - FULL
July 15-Aug 5 - 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
Aug 12-Sept 2 - 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Saturday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
July 16-Aug 6 - 3:00-4:30PM - 5 spots
Aug 13-Sept 3 - 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
Sunday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
June 5-26 - 1:00-2:30PM - FULL
June 5-26 - 3:00-4:30PM - FULL
BASIC TRAINING
ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS - 6 months & over:
Wednesday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
June 8-29 - 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
July 13-Aug 3, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 2 spots
Aug 10-31, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
Wednesday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
June 8-29 - 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
July 13-Aug 3, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
Aug 10-31, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Thursday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Diane Baker & Michelle Brady
June 9-30 - 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
July 14-Aug 4 - 7:30-9:00PM - 2 spots
Aug 11-Sept 1 - 7:30-9:00PM - 5 spots
Saturday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Michelle Brady
June 4-25 - 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
Vicki Barker & Michelle Brady
July 16-Aug 6 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 3 spots
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Michelle Brady
Aug 13-Sept 3 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 5 spots
Sunday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Arielle Dykes & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
June 5-26 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
July 10-31 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 4 spots
Aug 7-28 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
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?
Dogs from Preschool, Kindergarten and Headstart ALL go on to Intermediate Prep as their next class. See schedule below!
SCROLL DOWN FOR LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP SCHEDULE
The 2022 Schedule is a work in progress.
Keep checking back for future classes!
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.
Monday Beginning Puppy - all ages
Dakota Eckenroth
June 6-27 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
Tues Pdog Puppy K - under 6 mo
Allison Miller & Travis Byrnes, CPDT
June 7-28, 5:30-7:00PM - FULL
July 12-Aug 2, 5:30-7:00PM - 5 spots
Aug 9-30, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
Weds Pdog Headstart - 6 mo & over
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
June 8-29 - 4:00-5:30PM - FULL
July 13-Aug 3, 4:00-5:30PM - 2 spots
Aug 10-31, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Thurs Pdog Daytime Puppy K - under 6 mo
Amy Barker & Allison Miller
July 14-Aug 4, 9:00-10:30AM - 5 spots
Dakota Eckenroth & Allison Miller
Aug 11-Sept 1, 9:00-10:30AM - 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:
LEVEL 1
Beginning class $150
Puppy or Headstart - includes free download of the What is My Dog Saying body language lecture.
Beginning - repeat student $135
$15 off if you already have a handbook
Beginning - two dogs, same family $285
($15 off - one handbook)
LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class $135
For dogs who have completed a beginning class
Discount Packages
Off on the Right Paw package $255
1 Beginning & 1 Intermediate - 8 wks
The Whole Shebang $365
1 Beginning, 1 Intermediate, & 1 Advanced
12 wks of training
Other amounts not listed above
(enter amount)
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.
$135 / 4 wk session
Must have completed a Level 1 class
Monday Prep - 7:30-9:00PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
June 6-27 - FULL
July 11-Aug 1 - 4 spots
Tuesday Prep - 6:00-7:30PM
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Carol Byrnes, CPDT
June 7-28 - 1 spot
July 12-Aug 2 - 5 spots
Aug 9-30 - 4 spots
Wed DAYTIME Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
June 8-29 - 1 spot
July 13-Aug 3 - 5 spots
Aug 10-31 - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Prep - 7:30-9:00PM
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
June 8-29 - 1 spot
July 13-Aug 3 - 4 spots
Aug 10-31 - 5 spots
Saturday Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
June 4-25 - 1 spot
July 16-Aug 6 - 3 spots
Aug 13-Sept 3 - 5 spots
Sunday afternoon Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Lindsay Bryson
July 10-31 - 5 spots
Sunday afternoon Prep - 3:00-4:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Lindsay Bryson
Aug 7-28 - 5 spots
LEVEL TWO -
INTERMEDIATE PREP
AT PRAIRIE DOG
South Hill classroom
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile,
5608 S. Regal
Weds Pdog - Prep Class
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
June 8-29 - 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
July 13-Aug 3, 6:00-7:30PM - 3 spots
Thurs Pdog Daytime Prep Class
Dakota Eckenroth & Allison Miller
July 14-Aug 4, 11:00-12:30PM - 5 spots
Finishing School
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
Aug 10-31-6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class $135
For dogs who have completed a beginning class