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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. 

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BEGINNING

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. 

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INTERMEDIATE

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.

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ADVANCED

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.

2023

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.

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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

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Page is updated by hand and may not reflect actual availability.  Available spots are filled in the order registrations are received.

Private lessons and behavior consults are also available. 

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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

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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-KAHayley 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

 

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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

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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

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Intermediate Prep

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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
 

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Beginning class

Intermediate class

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Discount Packages

 

Two-class package

$325

($350 value -$25 savings)

8 wks of training

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Three-class package
$475

($525 value - $50 savings)

12 wks of training

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Other amounts not listed above 
(enter amount)

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SCROLL DOWN FOR LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP SCHEDULE

 

The Schedule is a work in progress.

Keep checking back for future classes!

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Pay for your class
Intermediate Prep

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
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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

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WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON OUR 2024 SCHEDULE - STAY TUNED!

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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!

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