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
AUG - SEPT - OCT - NOV - DEC
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.
Registered but haven't paid yet? Do it right away!
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. There will be a $50 transfer fee to postpone to a future class if your plans change. No refunds for no-shows once class has started.
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. Zoom class recording links are also provided.
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
Aug 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
Sept 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
Oct 3-24, 6:00-7:30PM - 5 spots
Nov 28-Dec 19, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Tuesday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Carol Byrnes, CPDT
Aug 9-30 - 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
Sept 6-27 - 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
Oct 4-25 - 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
Nov 1-22 - 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
Nov 29-Dec 20 - 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
Wednesday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
Aug 10-31 - 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
Sept 7-28 - 11:00-12:30PM - 3 spots
Oct 5-26 - 11:00-12:30PM - 5 spots
Nov 2-23 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Friday Puppy K - under 6 mo
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Arielle Dykes
Aug 12-Sept 2 - 4:00-5:30PM - FULL
Sept 9-30 - 4:00-5:30PM - 2 spots
Oct 7-28 - 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
Nov 4-25 - 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
Dec 2-23 - 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 - FULL
Aug 13-Sept 3 - 3:00-4:30PM - FULL
Sept 10-Oct 1 - 3:00-4:30PM - 5 spots
Oct 8-29 - 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 5-26 - 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots
BASIC TRAINING
ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS - 6 months & over:
Wednesday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
Aug 10-31, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
Sept 7-28, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 3 spots
Oct 5-26 - 11:00-12:30PM -5 spots
Nov 2-23 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Wednesday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
Aug 10-31, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
Sept 7-28, 6:00-7:30PM - 2 spots
Oct 5-26 - 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 2-23 - 6:00-7:30PM - 5 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Thursday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Diane Baker & Michelle Brady
Aug 11-Sept 1 - 7:30-9:00PM - FULL
Sept 8-29 - 7:30-9:00PM - 4 spots
Saturday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Michelle Brady
Aug 13-Sept 3 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
Sept 10-Oct 1 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 1 spot
Oct 8-29 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 5-26 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Sunday Headstart - 6 mo & over
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
July 10-31 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
Arielle Dykes & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
Aug 7-28 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
Sept 4-25 - 9:00-10:30AM - 3 spots
Arielle Dykes & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
Oct 2-23 - 11:00AM-12:30PM - 5 spots
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
Oct 30-Nov 20 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 27-Dec 18 - 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Lindsay Bryson
Nov 27-Dec 18 - 1:00-2:30PM - 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 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.
Mon Pdog Daytime Puppy K - under 6 mo
Amy Barker & Allison Miller
Oct 3-24, 9:00-10:30AM - 6 spots
Oct 31-Nov 21, 9:00-10:30AM - 6 spots
Nov 28-Dec 19 - 9:00-10:30AM - 6 spots
Tues Pdog Puppy K - under 6 mo
Allison Miller & Travis Byrnes, CPDT
Aug 9-30, 5:30-7:00PM - FULL
Allison Miller & Lindsay Bryson
Sept 6-27, 5:30-7:00PM - 1 spot
Oct 4-25, 5:30-7:00PM - 5 spots
Nov 1-22 - 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
Nov 29-Dec 20 - 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
Weds Pdog Headstart - 6 mo & over
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
Aug 10-31, 4:00-5:30PM -FULL
Sept 7-28, 4:00-5:30PM - 4 spots
Oct 5-26, 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
Nov 2-23 - 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Thurs Pdog Daytime Puppy K - under 6 mo
Dakota Eckenroth & Allison Miller
Aug 11-Sept 1, 9:00-10:30AM - FULL
Amy Barker & Allison Miller
Sept 8-29, 9:00-10:30AM - 2 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
Nov 28-Dec 19 - 6 spots
Tuesday Prep - 6:00-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT
Aug 9-30 - FULL
Sept 6-27 - FULL
Oct 4-25 - FULL
Nov 1-22 - 5 spots
Nov 29-Dec 19 - 6 spots
Wed DAYTIME Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
Aug 10-31 - FULL
Sept 7-28 - 1 spot
Oct 5-26 - 3 spots
Nov 2-23 - 5 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Prep - 7:30-9:00PM
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
Aug 10-31 - FULL
Sept 7-28 - FULL
Oct 5-26 - 6 spots
Nov 2-23 - 6 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 6 spots
Thursday Prep - 6:00-7:30PM
Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Michelle Brady
Dec 1-22 - 6:00-7:30PM - 5 spots
Saturday Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady
Aug 13-Sept 3 - 1 spot
Sept 10-Oct 1 - 1 spot
Oct 8-29 - 5 spots
Nov 5-26 - 6 spots
Sunday AM Prep - 11:00-12:30PM
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
Sept 4-25 - 2 spots
Sunday afternoon Prep
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Lindsay Bryson
Aug 7-28, 3:00-4:30PM - FULL
Oct 2-23 - 1:00-2:30PM - 6 spots
Oct 30-Nov 20 - 1:00-2:30PM - 6 spots
LEVEL TWO -
INTERMEDIATE PREP
AT PRAIRIE DOG
South Hill classroom
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile,
5608 S. Regal
Mon Pdog Daytime Prep Class- 11:00-12:30PM
Amy Barker & Allison Miller
Oct 3-24- 6 spots
Oct 31-Nov 21 - 6 spots
Nov 28-Dec 19 - 6 spots
Weds Pdog - Prep Class - 6:00-7:30PM
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
Oct 5-26 - 2 spots
Nov 2-23 - 5 spots
Nov 30-Dec 21 - 6 spots
Thurs Pdog Daytime Prep Class - 11:00-12:30PM
Amy Barker & Allison Miller
Sept 8-29, 11:00-12:30PM - 2 spots
Advanced:
Finishing School
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
Aug 10-31, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
Canine Good Citizen
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
Sept 7-28, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class $135
For dogs who have completed a beginning class