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Association of Professional Humane Educators

 

Delta Society

 

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

 

Certified Pet Dog Trainers:

Judi Anderson-Wright, CPDT

Miriam Rose, CPDT

 

 

   Canine Education - Obedience Classes  

 

Class Schedule and Registration  | Philosophy  |  Teaching Strategies

Dog Training Philosophy - Mutual Respect, Understanding and Enrichment:
We want to provide you and your canine companion with the best dog training you can find anywhere! We design our obedience classes and private lessons to go beyond standard training; we are truly a canine education program that offers a continuum of learning opportunities. Whether you have a new puppy, a rowdy adolescent, an inconsistent adult, or a sedate senior dog we have a training option available. If your dog is perfect or just the perfect candidate for improvement we can meet your needs in a safe, supportive and fun environment.  more on philosophy...

Teaching Strategies – positive, innovative and humane
We utilize respected learning theory that addresses both human and canine learners! Our Canine Educators understand how both you and your dog learn. We understand that different dogs have different drives and varied motivation. We know that some class participants are new to the joy of learning with their dog, and others are seasoned dog enthusiasts who are seeking to add to their extensive knowledge base. Share your dreams with us and we can help you chart the course to reach your goals. Classes and private lessons are designed to be fun AND cognitively stimulating for everyone. We provide plenty of time for demonstration, practice and discussion. We vary our teaching activities to include games and problem-solving procedures. We focus on teaching humans and their canine family members how to effectively communicate with one another and the results are happy people and dogs who leave each class with new skills.                                    more on strategies...

Great Dog Foundation Canine Learning Courses - Group Training Classes

Puppy Steps (kindergarten)                  Basic Obedience for dogs ages 5mo & up

Puppy Playtime                                Advanced Basic

Super Puppy (Advanced)                      Proof It!  Proofing Basic Skills

 

Specialty Classes

Smarty Dog (Tricks and more!)               

BackYard Agility: For Fun Only              Short Stuff Agility

Pet Therapy Preparation Training            From Shy to Sensational Dog Series

Advanced Pet Therapy Preparation         Scent Skills & Games-Noses Know     

Itsy Bitsy Canine Education for sm Breeds  Rally Obedience - Introduction

Games Galore!

 

Challenging Behaviors Courses for Dogs with Special Needs (Info)

From Growls to Great Dogs, Lvl 1           

Reactive to Refined, Over Reaction Issues

Still Reactive but More Refined, a follow up to Reactive to Refinded

C.B.C (Challenging Behavior Club)

Fabulous Fido: Rising Stardom for Difficult Dogs

 

Terrier Classes

Terriers Need Tactics                          

 

Workshops and Seminars

Walk This Way:No Pull Solutions          Reliable Recalls

Shy to Sensational!

Compassionate Canine's Family Program

Canine Urban Living Cert Course, Lvl 1

 

Exams & Practice Sessions

Canine Good Citizen Exam             

Pet Therapy Prep Exam Schedule

 

Youth Programs                             Other Dog Training Opportunities            Kids Make it & Take It                        Additional Training Opportunities


 


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You must be pre-registered to join our classes.  Drop-in sign-ups are not permitted unless pre-arranged with our Canine Education Desk.



Please note that some classes offered on this webpage may be full.   If the class is full, upon receiving your application a Great Dog Staff member will call to arrange an alternative solution. If you would prefer to sign up via telephone, please call 206.526.1101 ext 205.  Our canine education desk is available Mon- Fri 9-5.You may also stop and signup with our Concierge's Desk. Refunds or schedule changes?

You must be pre-registered to join our classes.  Drop-in sign-ups are not permitted unless pre-arranged with our Canine Education desk.

Refund, Switching Classes & Missed Class Policies.

Cancellations and Refunds: If for some reason you cannot make the first night of class and/or need to change your class time/date, please let us know as soon as possible.  Great Dog will honor refund requests up to 72 hours before the start of class.  However, because we typically have a long wait list for our classes, we cannot refund or issue credit after the class has started.

Switching Classes: Requests to switch class days or take a later class will be honored up until the day of the registered class. If we feel that your dog is in the wrong class, the instructor may request a switch after the first class session.

Missed Classes: There are no make up classes and attendance at the first class is required for graduation.  For any missed classes following the first session, we will be happy to pass along homework assignments to you.  You may also opt to set up a private lesson with our class instructor to get caught up.  Private lessons are $45-$85 dollars per hour.    

     

 

 

         

Contact us Monday-Friday 9:30-6, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5 for additional information

      

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