Individual Class Tuition
scroll down for Discount Package Prices

Class sessions start monthly - 4 weeks, 1 1/2 hours-once per week, for a total of  6 hours of instruction.

Mail or drop off check or cash
to 3400 N. Monroe, 99205
or PAY via PAYPAL using the payment buttons below:

 

1st Level
 

Beginning level tuition is $135 per dog.  

Puppy Preschool / Puppy Kindergarten / Headstart

Choose which class, based on the age of your dog at the start of class.  Includes free download of the What is My Dog Saying body language lecture.  Repeat offender?  If you've attended a Diamonds in the Ruff class with a prior dog and still have your handbook, you may deduct $15. You may deduct $15 for a second dog in the same family if you only require one student handbook.  If you are bringing two dogs to the same class, you must have two capable humans, one for each dog.

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Distance Learning
Not in the Spokane area or prefer to homeschool during COVID?  We've got you covered.  For $135 you receive the online homework package with weekly email support.  You may send videos for review.  Also includes the What is My Dog Saying? body language download.  You may also schedule private individual live lessons with one of our trainers via phone or zoom for an additional per-lesson fee.

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Auditor spots (without dog) are available.  Tuition is $100. 

Attend a 4-week session without your dog, learning by watching and practicing at home.  Includes all class materials.  This is a good choice if the class you want is full or you don't have veterinary clearance, so you can begin training at home right away.  It is also a good choice if your dog is not appropriate for a group setting or you are physically unable to handle your dog.

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2nd Level

Intermediate level tuition is $100 per dog.

Prep Class
For dogs of all ages. who have graduated from a Puppy or Headstart
class at DITR or another reward-based training school.
 

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3rd Level

Advanced Classes beyond Prep are $95 per dog.

Advanced Classes - so many to choose from!
These classes rotate each month.  Look ahead to plan your training goals.  Advanced class descriptions here.  Package discounts below.
 

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What is My Dog Saying?  Canine Communication download. 
(Included with Beginning class registrations.   $25  if purchasing separately from a regular training class. 

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1st level
Beginning class (in person or zoom ) $135

Puppy or Headstart - includes free download of  the What is My Dog Saying body language lecture.

Also pay here for Distance learning package.

Beginning  - repeat student              $120

Deduct $15 if you already have a handbook

Beginning - two dogs, same family   $255

($15 off - one handbook)

2nd level
Intermediate Prep class                     $100

For dogs who have completed a beginning class

3rd level
Advanced class                                       $95

for clicker-savvy Prep grads

Audit  without dog                                $100

Attend a group class without your dog

What is My Dog Saying? download     $25

Non-students.  (Included with Beginning class registration)

Transfer fee                                              $50

In case of illness or emergency, by approval,  transfer to a future class.

Other combinations  not listed

above  (enter amount)

 

Discount Packages

Off on the Right Paw package

1 Beginning & 1 Intermediate class  - 8 wks of class training:

  • $235 value for $215

Intermediate plus Advanced Class package

1 Intermediate & 1 Advanced class of your choice to be attended within a 3 month period:

  • 2 classes, $195 value for $180

The Whole Shebang

1 Beginning, 1 Intermediate & 1 Advanced class of your choice to be attended within a 6 month period:

  • 3 classes - $330 value for $285

Advanced Class packages

Advanced classes of your choice to be attended within a 6 month period:

  • 2 classes, $190 value for $185

  • 3 classes, $285 value for $270

  • 4 classes, $380 value for $350

Honorary Ruffians!

Dog Nerds Unite!  If you are a dedicated student whose dog has attended 5 or more advanced classes, you may pay $80 for all future advanced classes for that dog.

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Off on the Right Paw package             $215

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Intermediate plus Advanced               $180

The Whole Shebang                               $285

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Advanced class pkg - x2                      $185
 

Advanced class pkg - x3                      $270

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Advanced class pkg - x4                      $350

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Honorary Ruffian Special!
Once your dog has attended 5 or more advanced classes, you pay $80 for future advanced classes with that dog!     $80                                                                              

Other combinations  not listed

above  (enter amount)

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Transfer/cancellation policy
No refunds.  Transfers must be taken within 60 days.  $50 transfer fee.

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