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CLASSES IN CLAYTON, WASHINGTON

Classes are held in a 1700 sq ft training facility (renovated barn) in Clayton, which is 5 miles north of Deer Park. The building is insulated and heated. There are large areas of fenced wooded and grassy areas for training and socialization. It is a rural country setting, complete with the scent of deer, the flutter of game birds and sound of song birds.

To register call Northern Tails Dog Training at 276-9118

CLASSES IN COLVILLE

We will be holding a classes in Colville in August, 2008. Classes will be held at Barman's Country Store on the top floor in a large, comfortable space. Check the schedule below for dates and times.

CLASSES IN NORTH SPOKANE

We offer specialty classes at Play 'n Stay Dog Day Care and Boarding, located at 724 W. Rosewood Avenue, which is one block north of Francis between Monroe and Wall. Check the schedule below for dates and times.

To register call Northern Tails Dog Training at 276-9118

There is a Behavior Lecture Series offered at Diamonds in the Ruff, which is located at 2925 North Monroe. The topics include Pack Leadership (How to be the pack leader your dog needs) , What is my Dog Saying?! (Body language basics) and Positive Solutions for Problem Behaviors
 


Beginning Level Classes
in Clayton

Puppy Kindergarten
Class Location: Clayton
6 weeks/$75

For pups under 6 months of age at the time of the first week of class. This class will address basic puppy "stuff" such as housetraining, chewing, digging, mouthing, jumping up on people. You will also learn how to teach your pup sit, down, stand, leave-it, off, sit for petting,  stay, loose-leash walking and come when called. There will be plenty of off-leash social time along with instruction about how to help your pup grow up to be a social superstar.  Much of the class is taught off-leash.

To Register call 276-9118 or email

Headstart
Class Location:  Clayton
6 weeks/$75

A first class for adult dogs 6 months of age or older

All beginning level classes cover the same basic curriculum and skills, with special attention paid to address the needs of the developmental stage of each age group. 

To Register call 276-9118 or email

Puppy Kindergarten
1:00pm-2:00pm
Saturday
July 12, 2008

August 16, 2008

1:00pm-2:00pm
Saturday
Sept 6, 2008

Oct 11, 2008

1:00pm-2:00pm

Saturday

Nov 1, 2008

Dec 6, 2008

1:00pm-2:00pm

Saturday

 

 

Headstart
11:30pm-12:30pm

Saturday

July 12, 2008

August 16, 2008

7:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday
July 10, 2008

August 14, 2008

11:30am-12:30pm
Saturday

Sept 6, 2008

Oct 11, 2008

7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday

Sept 4, 2008

Oct 9, 2008

11:30am-12:30pm

Saturday

Nov 1, 2008

Dec 6, 2008

7:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday

Nov 6, 2008

Dec 11, 2008

 

 


Intermediate  Classes in Clayton

Prep School
Class Location: Clayton
6 weeks/$75

A second level class for puppy and headstart graduates and dogs who have completed an entry level class at another training school. Students will learn how to use a "clicker" in this class.

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 

Prep
Time
Day
From
To
10:00am-11:00am
Saturday
July 12, 2008

August 16, 2008

6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday

July 17, 2008

August 16, 2008

10:00am-11:00am

Saturday

 Sept 6, 2008

Oct 11, 2008

10:00am-11:00am

Saturday

 Nov 1, 2008

Dec 6, 2008


Advanced Class in Clayton

Advanced Level
Class Location: Clayton
6 weeks/$75


Advanced level classes focus on building and refining basic skills with increased distance, distractions and duration, working off-leash (if ready) and focusing on your specific goals.

All exercises in this class will be working towards off-leash control and achieving a reliable response to "Come!"

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Advanced
Time
Day
From
To
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday

Sept 4, 2008

Oct 9, 2008
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday

Nov 6, 2008
Dec 11, 2008
 
     

Come, Now! Class in Clayton

Come, Now!
Class Location: Clayton
5 weeks/$60 ($50 if taking it concurrently with another class)
The only thing we work on in this class is teaching your dog to come immediately, to come away from distractions and to come when your dog is far away from you.

Prerequisite: Your dog should already be able to pay attention to you when you are outside. Must have attended at least one basic beginner class either here or at another dog training school.

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Come, Now!
Time
Day
From
To
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thursday

August 21, 2008

Sept 18, 2008
8:45am - 9:45am
Saturday August 2, 2008 August 30, 2008
 
     

Holiday Ready! Class in Clayton

Holiday Ready!
Class Location: Clayton
4 weeks/$65
Are you worried your dog might knock the guests over, gobble up the turkey and nip at the eggnog while you are not looking? In this class your dog will earn the right to wear a halo this holiday season. We will work on the following:
* Greeting the visitors with a sit
* Not bolting out door
* Leaving your things alone
* Going to his spot and staying there
* All round calm behavior

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Holiday Ready!
Time
Day
From
To
 

 

 

 
 
     
 
     

Classes in Colville


Puppy Kindergarten
Class Location: Colville
5 weeks/$65
For pups under 6 months of age at the time of the first week of class. This class will address basic puppy "stuff" such as housetraining, chewing, digging, mouthing, jumping up on people. You will also learn how to teach your pup sit, down, stand, leave-it, off, sit for petting,  stay, loose-leash walking and come when called. There will be plenty of off-leash social time along with instruction about how to help your pup grow up to be a social superstar.  Much of the class is taught off-leash.

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Puppy
Time
Day
From
To
6:00pm-7:00pm
this class will be combined with the headstart class

Tuesday

Sept 9, 2008

Oct 2, 2008
 
     
 
     
Headstart
Class Location: Colville
5 weeks/$65

A first class for adult dogs 6 months of age or older

All beginning level classes cover the same basic curriculum and skills, with special attention paid to address the needs of the developmental stage of each age group. 

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Headstart
Time
Day
From
To
6:00pm-7:00pm
this class will be combined with the puppy class

Tuesday

Sept 9, 2008

Oct 2, 2008
 
     
 
     
Private Tutoring
Class Location: Colville
1/2 hour/$25
1 hour/$40

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Private Tutoring
Time
Day
From
To
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday

August 5, 2008

Oct  2, 2008
 
     
 
     

Classes at Play n Stay (North Spokane)

Holiday Ready
Class Location: Play n Stay
                         724 W. Rosewood
4 weeks/$65
Are you worried your dog might knock the guests over, gobble up the turkey and nip at the eggnog while you are not looking? In this class your dog will earn the right to wear a halo this holiday season. We will work on the following:
* Greeting the visitors with a sit
* Not bolting out door
* Leaving your things alone
* Going to his spot and staying there
* All round calm behavior

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Holiday Ready!
Time
Day
From
To
 

 

 

 
       
 
     
Training Treat Free
Class Location: Play n Stay
                         724 W. Rosewood

4 weeks/$
65

Do you often ask yourself who is walking whom? Have you stopped enjoying walks with your dog? If so, this class is for you.

 To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Training Treat Free
Time
Day
From
To
 

 

 

 
 
     
 
     
Come, Now!
Class Location: Play n Stay
                         724 W. Rosewood
5 weeks/$80

In this class you will learn the "secrets" of achieving off-leash control.  The emphasis is on teaching your dog to come when called.

To Register call 276-9118 or email

 
Come, Now!
Time
Day
From
To
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
     

 

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