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2023
CLASS SCHEDULES

MAR - APR - MAY - JUNE
4-week session 1.5 hours, once per week - $175
$325 for two-class discount pkg when paid in advance! 
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?

CLICK HERE FOR

BEGINNING

CLICK HERE FOR 

INTERMEDIATE

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.

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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.

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 offered weekdays, 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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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. 

$75 transfer fee to postpone to a future class if your plans change.  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.  

2022

North monroe

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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.  

SAME CURRICULUM - Divided by age group

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  

Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

FEB 27-MAR 20, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
APRIL 10-MAY 1, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

MAY 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots

 JUNE 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots

Tuesday Puppy K - under 6 mo

Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Carol Byrnes, CPDT

FEB 28-MAR 21, 7:30-9:00PM - FULL

APRIL 11-MAY 2, 7:30-9:00PM - 3 spots

MAY 9-30, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots

JUNE 6-27, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots

Wednesday DAYTIME Beginning - all age

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady

MAR 1-22, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL

APRIL 12-MAY 3, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

MAY 10-31, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots

JUNE 7-28 , 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots

 

Thursday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages 

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady

MAR 2-23, 2:00-3:30PM - FULL

APRIL 13-MAY 4, 2:00-3:30PM - 4 spots
MAY 11-JUN 1, 2:00-
3:30PM - 6 spots

JUNE 8-29, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots

Friday Puppy K - under 6 mo 

Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Arielle Dykes

MAR 3-24, 4:00-5:30PM - FULL

APRIL 14-MAY 5, 4:00-5:30PM - FULL

MAY 12-JUN 2, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots

 JUNE 8-29, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots

Saturday Puppy K - under 6 mo 

Michelle Brady & Ali Blakney

MAR 4-25, 3:00-4:30PM - FULL

APRIL 15-MAY 6, 3:00-4:30PM - FULL

MAY 13-JUN 3 - 6 spots

JUNE 10-JULY 1, 3:00-4:30PM - 6 spots

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 Beginning - all ages 

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady

MAR 1-22, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL

APRIL 12-MAY 3, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL

MAY 10-31, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots

JUNE 7-28 , 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots

 

Wednesday Headstart - 6 mo & over 

Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell

MAR 1-22, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

APRIL 12-MAY 3, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

MAY 10-31, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots

JUNE 7-28 , 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots

Thursday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages 

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady

MAR 2-23, 2:00-3:30PM - FULL

APRIL 13-MAY 4, 2:00-3:30PM - 4 spots

MAY 11-JUN 1, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots

JUNE 8-29, 2:00-3:30PM - 6 spots

Thursday Headstart - 6 mo & over 

Diane Baker & Julia Engstrom

APRIL 13-MAY 4, 7:30-9:00PM - 2 spots

MAY 11-JUN 1, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots

JUNE 8-29, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots

Saturday Headstart - 6 mo & over 

Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Vicki Barker

MAR 4-25, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

APRIL 15-MAY 6, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

Travis Byrnes, CPDT & Emily Ladd

MAY 13-JUN 3, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots

Sunday Beginning - all ages 

Arielle Dykes & Sarah Bollig-Dorn

MAR 5-26, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

Dakota Eckenroth & Emily Ladd

APRIL 2-30 (skip9Easter) 11-12:30PM-FULL

JUNE 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 & Amy Barker, CPDT / Emily Ladd

APRIL 10-MAY 1, 10:30AM-NOON - 3 spots

MAY 8-29, 10:30-Noon - 6 spots

 

Tues Pdog Beginning - under 8 mo   

Allison Miller & Vicki Barker

FEB 28-MAR 21, 4:00-5:30 - FULL

FEB 28-MAR 21, 5:30-7:PM - FULL


Tues Pdog Puppy K - under 6 mo 
Allison Miller & Emily Ladd

APRIL 11-MAY 2, 5:30-7:00PM - FULL

MAY 9-30, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots

JUNE 6-27, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots

Weds Pdog Headstart - 6 mo & over

Vicki Barker & Allison Miller

MAR 1-22 - 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

APRIL 12-MAY 3, 4:00-5:30PM - 3 spots

MAY 10-31, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots

 JUNE 7-28, 6:00-7:30PM - 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

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 
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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

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

FEB 28-MAR 21 - FULL

APRIL 11-MAY 2 - 1 spot

MAY 9-30 - 4 spots

JUNE 6-27 - 6 spots

 

Wed DAYTIME Prep - 1:00-2:30PM

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady

MAR 1-22 - FULL

APRIL 12-MAY 3 - 1 spot

MAY 10-31 - 6 spots

JUNE 7-28 - 6 spots

Wednesday PM Prep  - 7:30-9:00PM

Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell

APRIL 12-MAY 3 - 5 spots

MAY 10-31 - 6 spots

Saturday Prep - 1:00-2:30PM  

Michelle Brady & Ali Blakney

MAR 4-25 - FULL

APRIL 15-MAY 6 - 2 spots

MAY 13-JUN 3 - 3 spots

JUNE 10-JULY 1, 1:00-2:30PM - 6 spots

 

Sunday afternoon Prep - 1:00=2:30PM

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney

APRIL 2-30 (skip 9-Easter) - 2 spots

Vicki Barker & Ali Blakney

JUNE 4-25, 1:00-2:30PM - 5 spots

LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP

AT PRAIRIE DOG

South Hill classroom

Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile,
5608 S. Regal

Mon Pdog Daytime Prep Class- 10:30-NOON

Allison Miller  & Emily Ladd

JUNE 5-26 - 6 spots

Weds Prairie Dog  - Prep Class

Vicki Barker & Allison Miller

MAR 1-22 - 4:00-5:30PM - FULL

APRIL 12-MAY 3, 6:00-7:30AM - 1 spot

JUNE 7-28, 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots

ADVANCED:

Weds Pdog  - Finishing School - 6:00-7:30PM

Vicki Barker & Allison Miller

MAY 10-31, 6:00-7:30PM - 2 spots

LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class                       $175

For dogs who have completed a beginning class

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Intermediate Prep

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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