Upcoming Class Schedules
Great Dog provides dog training classes that use positive, force-free principles and are led by certified, knowledgeable instructors. We believe that every dog has the potential to learn and grow, and we strive to help them achieve this through small class sizes and individualized attention. Our educational approach and methods create a safe, comfortable training atmosphere for both dog and owner. We update our classes monthly and provide new enrichment opportunities to keep your pup excited to continue learning with us. Sign up for our classes today and watch your furry friend thrive!
Saturdays
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September 26 - October 17 (9:30AM to 10:30AM)
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October 24 - November 14 (9:30AM to 10:30AM)
Sundays
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August 30 - September 27 (1:45PM to 2:45PM)
*No class September 6th!*
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October 25 - November 15 (1:45PM to 2:45PM)
In our Puppy classes we focus on important socialization skills and life lessons to help build the foundation for an optimistic, flexible family dog who loves learning with you. We will cover important puppy raising concepts such as bite inhibition, dog friendly approaches to socialization and how to use positive reinforcement methods to build a wonderful relationship while training specific behaviors.
Saturdays
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August 22 - September 19 (11:30AM to 12:30PM)
*No class September 5th!*
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September 26 - October 17 (11:30AM to 12:30PM)
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October 24 - November 14 (11:30AM to 12:30PM)
Not quite ready for adult basic skills? Activities will be a mix games, social play, simple skills, coping with strange things and impulse control. Continue to work your recall and ever important leash work while your puppy matures into a canine adult dog!
Saturdays*
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(10:30AM to 11:15AM)
*No Playtime on July 4th!!*
Supervised by trainer Emily Wolf; puppy parents included! Structured socialization playtime with other puppies and people makes for a well rounded dog and guards against aggression.
Adult Classes
Saturdays
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August 15 - September 12 (1:30PM to 2:30PM)
*No class September 5th!*
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September 19 - October 10 (1:30PM to 2:30PM)
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October 17 - November 14 (1:30PM to 2:30PM)
*No class October 31st!*
Sundays
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August 30 - September 27 (3:00PM to 4:00PM)
*No class September 6th!*
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October 25 - November 15 (3:00PM to 4:00PM)
This class lays the foundation work for a positive and interactive future relationship with your canine pal. It also can serve as a refresher course for dogs needing a little touch up work. Learn how to motivate your dog to sit, down, watch you, walk on a loose leash, go to a bed, stay, wait and recall to you! Your dog will love this positive approach to training and you will be overjoyed with the relationship you develop with your dog.
Thursdays
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October 8 - October 29 (7:30PM to 8:30PM)
** Please note that all dogs must be social and able to work in a class setting. Absolutely no reactive or aggressive dogs since we will be working off leash.
Recall Rodeo
Appropriate for any non reactive dog over 6 months;
Pre-requisite prior class manners or Instructor Approval
A rockin’ recall is vital for your dog’s safety and for off-leash reliability. And let’s face it, you love to see your dog running joyfully to join you, right? When you have confidence that your dog loves to come when called, there is the possibility of more freedom and fun for your dog. In Recall Rodeo, we will break it all down, using fun games and simple, but powerful exercises to bolster the building blocks of a rockin’ recall, while cultivating real-world off leash reliability.
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Walking in
Total Harmony
aka Loose Leash Walking
In Walking in Total Harmony (WITH) you will learn how to turn loose leash walking struggles into strengths, developing skills and concepts that boost your relationship and turn walking the dog into walking WITH – Walking in (Total) Harmony! Using dog-friendly, positive reinforcement-based strategies you will learn how to create a walking experience both you and your dog can enjoy.
Appropriate for any non reactive dog over 6 months;
$215
~4 weeks
Thursdays
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September 3 - September 24 (7:30PM to 8:30PM)
For many folks sharing their lives with dogs, walking is the most common source of exercise and stimulation in their dog’s life. And yet, comfortable, connected and cooperative loose-leash walking can be a rather complex and often challenging activity to master for both you and your dog. Pulling? Balking? The world is full of exciting distractions and curious attractions, tempting your dog to investigate or to react in a doggy fashion that may not be compatible with his human’s vision of the perfect walk.
Saturdays
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October 17 - November 7 (12:00PM to 1:00PM)
A fun and enriching class to teach you how to collaborate with your dog to encourage the use of their most powerful sense organ-their nose! Rain, snow, or shine, nose games help keep the boredom away and the brain fresh while the weather is not as nice! Want to teach your pup how to find your keys that you always misplace? Or maybe the socks they've hidden away from you? Join us in working your pups powerful snoot!
Specialty Classes
CPR & First Aid Training: Dog & Cat
Learn some incredibly valuable life saving techniques in this new course from Great Dog! Developed by Arden Moore, a certified master instructor, Canine & Feline Behaviorist, and Fear Free Professional, this CPR & First Aid course will teach you all about what to do in an emergency for your companion animal. Learn about how to do Dog/Cat CPR, treat wounds, burns, learn about what bloat and seizures look like, and how to prepare for all types of Emergencies! This course is 5 hours of instruction, split over 2 sessions (with breaks included). Discounts available for Project Canine Teams, First Responders, and Veterinary Administrative Staff/Receptionists.
$195 base price, or $230 bundle with a Pet & Person First Aid Kit ($50 retail value).
*Humans only class, no real live animals allowed!*
Mondays
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September 14th & September 21st (5:30PM to 8PM)
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November 2nd & November 9th (5:30PM to 8PM)
Featured!
Building Resiliency
Resilience is the process of adapting successfully in the face of change, unknown people or circumstances, adversity, trauma, tragedy, or other significant sources of stress.
If your dog struggles with how to handle life’s realities this new class is for you and your dog. We identify the root sources of your dogs’ responses to stress inducing experiences. We teach you and your dog how to negotiate the circumstances. NOT for dogs with reactive behavior when seeing or greeting other dogs. This is for dogs who are fearful of people, sounds, objects, unusual circumstances. This is a good fit for dogs with separation anxiety as well as those who are worried about sounds and objects. If you are not sure if this is the best choice, please call us to discuss your dog’s specific needs. - $325, 5 weeks
Saturdays
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August 15 - September 19 (10:30AM to 11:30AM)
*No class September 5th!* *FULL*
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October 17th - November 15 (10:30AM to 11:30AM)
**Please note that Session 1 on August 15th | October 17th is without dogs. Information on what to bring and how class is conducted is an important part of the overall success of this course for dogs with challenging behaviors.
Sundays
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August 30 - October 4 (11:00AM to 12:30PM)
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October 18 - November 15 (11:00AM to 12:30PM)
**Please note that Session 1 on August 30th | October 18th is without dogs. Information on what to bring and how class is conducted is an important part of the overall success of this course for dogs with challenging behaviors.
Saturdays
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More prep classes coming soon, standalone tests available!
Not quite ready to test for your CGC? Want to brush up those skills? Just getting started? Join us for our CGC Prep Course! In this 4 week workshop, we will prepare you for what the Canine Good Citizen test entails and work to improve your teams skills. The final week of class will be devoted to just the exam.
Backyard
Agility
Sundays
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Interested in joining? Reach out to get added to the Waitlist!
$215, 4 weeks
Learn the basics of dog agility, engage in team work along side your canine best friend! Introductions to obstacles like jumps, tunnels, weave poles and pause tables, you can strengthen your relationship with your dog -- and work on his listening skills! This is not a competition class, but a fun alternative that you can learn to do at home with your dog!
Prerequisite: Basic class/Private Lessons & dogs should have a reasonable sit/stand/down and wait.
CONTACT
US
Tel. 206.526.1101
Fax. 206.202.2747
SMS Text. 833.433.1101
(SMS text only, no photos)
Email. INFO@gogreatdog.com
11333 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
VISIT
US
Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5:00pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays