Training Classes and Workshops

Prerequisite:  You must be a current or past client to attend this class or been given permission by one of our instructors.

This class is designed for students to practice and improve upon various skillsets that are useful for the companion dog to know. Dogs need to be at least 6 months in age to attend this class.

Prerequisite:  You must be a current or past client to attend group walks or been given permission by one of our instructors.

Group walks are designed to give students a structured environment to practice teaching calm behavior around other dogs while out in public. Instruction on various types of leash walking equipment and training techniques are provided during the class.

Prerequisite:  None, open to new students.

This workshop focuses on training your dog to come to you when you call them. Along with emphasis on the dog’s recall, we will also address how to handle various distractions that dog owners often encounter.

Prerequisite:  None, open to new students.

This workshop focuses on training the dog to learn to walk politely on leash without pulling. We will discuss various types of training collars and harnesses that are currently available. Along with teaching the dog to walk nicely on the leash, we will also discuss how to develop attention on the handler around various distractions.

Prerequisite:  Conditional, contact us to see if this group activity is appropriate for your dog.

Group hikes take place in wilderness to semi wilderness areas in western Washington. This class is great for people that are new to hiking with dogs or experienced hikers that would like their dog to join in on a group activity. We discuss trail etiquette with dogs and how to handle challenging situations that hikers with dogs may encounter.