Welcome to LynnDee's Training Center!
| Training Schedule for 2011 |
| Session 1 January 9-February 18 Session 2 February 27-April 7 Session 3 April 16-May 14 Session 4 June 4-July 16 Session 5 July 23-September 1 Session 6 September 10-October 20 Session 7 October 29-December 8 |
| Our classes are small to meet the needs of the owners and their dogs that large classes can't offer. We have a new 40’x 60’ training building in addition to our 29’x 24' training room. We also have an outdoor grass training area and a 113'x120' agility arena that is fully fenced for classes and agility. |
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Meet the Instructors & Class Descriptions
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Sheryl Womble has been an instructor at the Spokane Dog Training Club since 1980 and has instructed the Puppy classes, Beginning Home Companion and Advanced Home Companion classes. Sheryl teaches Thursday night Pawsitive Manners classes and sometimes the Canine Good Citizen class. Please welcome Sheryl and contact LynnDee's if you would like to get into her class! You can contact Sheryl by email for additional class information. Sheryl is certified in the following: Delta Society Pet Partner Team AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator |
Rally Obedience $60 for6sessions
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Rally obedience is a fun class for owners who want to enhance their dog's skills, or improve their dogs' ability to focus and comply in a distracting environment. It is also a great class for owners who just want to continue working with their dogs in a relaxed, enjoyable and social set-up. In Rally class you work with your dog in perfecting basic obedience commands, introducing more advanced exercises and practicing in a variable, exciting and fast-paced situation. This is an AKC event that some people may want to compete in. |
Obedience 1 $60 for 6 sessions
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This class is to help your dog to have the best possible behavior at home or away. You will teach your dog their basic obedience skills and good manners. We want your dog to be a positive member of your family that you can take anywhere. We can also help prepare you for the obedience skills needed for the AKC or 4-H shows. This class is a very fast paced, progressive class. |
Canine Good Citizen $60 for 6 sessions which includes your test the 6th class session
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This class graduates using the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test. The CGC program rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. It stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. Completion of this class is necessary prior to taking the Pet Partner and Therapy Dog classes. |
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Kathy Keeney, CPDT, NADOI, has been a dog trainer in the Spokane area for many years. She has a love for all breeds of dogs, and personally owns two Border Collies, an Australian Shepherd, and a Pomeranian. She works at the Spokane County shelter; aka SCRAPS, and is ASPCA SAFER™ certified, to perform aggression assessments on shelter dogs going through the adoption process. Kathy teaches puppy and basic manners classes for small dogs. Training focuses modern methods using treats and praise. She also offers a reactive dog class and targeting classes those working towards having a service dog. Kathy is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Star Puppy evaluator, and is a member of APDT. |
Turn Around Class
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For reactive/aggressive dogs |
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Tammi Souza has been a Delta Society Pet Partner with two of her Papillons “Diago” and “Annabelle” for two years. She has always enjoyed teaching her dogs tricks as they bring so many smiles to her clients that she visits. She loves sharing several tricks with other Pet Partner Teams so they can also bring smiles and joy. She likes introducing fun and exciting activities to do with her dogs. Tammi competes (plays) in NAFA/U-Fli Flyball and agility. Trick training helps with communication between handler and their pet partner.
For more information call your Instructor, Tammi Souza at 991-1708 |
Munchkin Manners $60 for 6 sessions
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For little dogs, 4 months and older |
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
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For puppies 16 weeks and under |
Therapy Dog's Bag of Tricks $25 per class during weekend seminars
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This class promotes trick training for the therapy dog so they can perform a few tricks which is a great ice breaker. These tricks can bring a smile or a laugh to someone who isn’t feeling well or is depressed. This training helps keep the dog’s mind as busy as his body which is important! Trick training is great fun and makes the bond stronger between handler and dog. |
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Annette Shannon has been involved with dog training since she adopted her first rescue dog in 1992. Annette emphasizes modern positive training utilizing clicker and verbal markers to teach a behavior to earn positive reinforment. She is always trying to increase her knowledge by attending seminars for both behavior an agility. Annette taught at a local dog club before she started her business with her husband, Forrest, in 2007. Annette and Forrest's dogs have earned agility titles in AKC, ASCA, NADAC and TDAA. Annette's Australian Shepherd qualified to compete at the ASCA Finals in 2011 and she partcipated at the 2011 ASCA Finals and Nationals. Most of her dogs have been rescue dogs and came with a variety of issues. She believes strongly in rescues and encourages the aoption of recue dogs. With the right training these dogs can make great pets and can be be competitive in dog sports. Annette is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a member of the Assocation of Pet Dog Trainers. "Agility is a fun sport whether you want to just have fun with your dog or continue to excel so you can compete.” Please Note: All students for Agility must register with Annette Shannon directly for proper class placement. Dates & times are arranged by Annette depending on student advancement needs. |
| Annette’s Classes Anyone is welcome to participate in these classes; it does not matter if you are planning on competing or just having fun with your dog. People often change their mind at a later date. I use positive training methods and reward based techniques. All classes are taught to have the skills to compete. Each handler team advances through the classes at their own rate. Class sizes are small for more individual training. Safety is stressed for both dog and handler. Puppies 6 months and older may attend the Pre-Agiity class and continue on to Beginner Agility Foundation. The most importand part of learning agility is getting a solid foundation; this should be the starting point for all agility teams. Those who simply learn the obtacles and begin trialing with out a solid foundation will develop training problems that will have to be retrained. What your dog learns first is what the dog remembers! Annette Shannon For class days and times, please call 509-998-2406 |
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| Pre-Agility (Obedeince for Agility) For Puppies to Adult dogs |
Pre-Agility is a prerequistive for Beginning Agility Foundation unless you have permission to skip this class by the instructor. We will be training attention, moving together, stays, recalls with distractions, body awareness, working off leash, working both sides, toy motivation, working with focus and games to build drive, all to build a relationship towards focus and safe agilty. Clicker training will be introduced and shaping behaviors will be taught. Special clickers will be provided. None of these exercises put stress on your puppy’s growing bone plates. |
| Beginning Agility/Puppy Agility Foundation $65 for 6 sessions |
Foundation is critical for successful agility. Handlers will experiment with variety of maneuvers, understanding the impact of the handlers' path and the movement of the dog's performance. Handler and dog will learn together in synchronization how to work as a team. You will work on jumps, shadow handling and distance work, and introduction to other agility obstacles. Foundation teachs skills to be able to neqotiate the obsticles for the safty of the dog and handler. |
| Beginning Agility Handling/Obstcales I $65 for 6 sessions |
You will learn timely commands to provide consistent and smooth body cues to develop teamwork - front crosses, rear crosses, serpentines and threadles. Handler will begin working on weave poles program. Other obstacles will be introduced. |
| Beginning Agility Handling/Obstacles II $65 for 6 sessions |
Handler will begin learning the contacts and equipment properly with current training methods and techniques. Handler and dog will continue working the weave pole program. |
| Beginning Agility Handling/Obstacles III $65 for 6 sessions |
The class is to develop a strong foundation in obstacle negotiation and handling skills. Integrates various agility handling skills in small sections of courses. |
| Pre Novice Agility $65 for 6 sessions |
This course focuses on sequencing, walking the course and strategizing how to handle more difficult proofing challenges as well as perfecting foundation skills. Preparation for competition. |
Beginning Agility Handling One
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Handler team will learn Agility Foundation. Handler will experiment with variety of maneuvers, understanding the impact of the handlers' path and the movement of the dog's performance. Handler and dog will learn together in synchronization how to work as a team. You will work on jumps, and other agility equipment. |
Beginning Agility Handling Two
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You will learn timely commands to provide consistent and smooth body cues to develop teamwork. Front crosses rear crosses, serpentines and treadles. Handler will begin working on weave poles program. Other equipment will be introduced. |
Beginning Agility Handling Three |
Handler will begin learning the contacts and equipment properly with current methods and techniques. Handler and dog will continue the weave pole program. |
Beginning Agility Handling Four |
The class is to develop a strong foundation in obstacle negotiation and handling skills. Integrates various agility handling skills in small sections of courses. |
Beginning Agility Handling Five- Pre Novice Agility
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This course focuses on sequencing, walking the course and strategizing how to handle more difficult proofing challenges as well as perfecting foundation skills. Preparation for competition. |
Novice Agility Competition
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Handling Team will be competing in Novice agility level. Handlers are presented with the concepts necessary to further the development of them as a team. Team will experience anything from drills, simple courses to more complex courses. New techniques will be introduced. |
Advanced Competition Agility
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This course is designed for the dog and handler team competing in Open and Excellent/Elite level of competition. Emphasis is on efficient handling, course analysis, distance and new techniques. |
Focus & Connecting with your Dog
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In these sessions, we use desensitizing and counter conditioning techniques while working on redirection and proactive behavior. Learn to help your dog relax focus and learn to concentrate. These tools help dogs that are stressed, intimidated, tends to shut down, reactive, anxious and excitable. Improving your management skills to manage your dog’s behavior when exposed to triggers and to encourage and reinforce good behavior with clicker training and reward-based techniques. |
Puppy Foundation Agility for handlers that are INTERESTED IN COMPETING $65 for 6 sessions
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This class is for building motivation and control with positive reinforcement (clicker training) Curriculum includes: Games to build drive, body awareness, coordination and teach teamwork. Direction, shadow handling and distance work. Using ground level equipment and gates. None of these exercises put stress on your puppy’s growing bone plates. |
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Debbie Wing has instructed for over 25 years. She had trained and instructed at the Spokane Dog Training Club from 1978-1982. She also owned a boarding, grooming, training and show kennel in Michigan. She has over 25 years in confirmation showing in the AKC ring. Debbie is certified in the following. * AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator *Delta Society Pet Partner Evaluator/Instructor *Pet Partner Team Evaluator's Instructor *AAT Application Instructor. |
Pet Partner Team Training Class $60 for 6 sessions without your pet partner plus $35 for Delta Society PP Handbook
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This class is for owners that would like to become a Delta Society volunteer with their pet in animal-assisted activities or therapy. This class is for handlers only (dogs will be crated or teatherd during this class). This fulfills the Delta Society's requirements to become a Pet Partner Team to begin volunteering with your pet partner in animal assisted activities. This class only needs to be taken one time. Owners that have a cat may also attend this class! |
Therapy Dog Skills
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This class is designed to work on the skills nessesary to pass the evaluation for the Delta Society Pet Partner Program. This class also emphasizes handler and dog teamwork. Dogs must have basic obedience, be well socialized with people and other animals. The AKC Canine Good Citizen is required. Owners that have a cat may also attend this class! *This class may be repeated or taken again to continue their skills for an evaluation or if starting a new pet in the program. |
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Sue McCourey has been showing dogs since the age of 16 in both the 4-H and AKC rings. She is currently raising and showing Shetland Sheepdogs. She is also currently a dog 4-H leader in Spokane County. Sue has a diploma from Seattle Technical Institute in Dog Grooming and Kennel Management.She has worked with various rescue agencies, and with the people-pet-partnership program. She owned her own dog grooming business in Seattle prior to moving to Spokane. Please Note: All students must register with Sue McCourey directly for proper class placement. Dates & times are arranged by Sue depending on student advancement needs. Please contact Sue at (509) 954-2383 |
Conformation Class
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This class will prepare you to show your dog in AKC shows or fun matches. Class will focus on individual stacking, individual gaiting, ring patterns, group gaiting, free stacking, and ring etiquette. Types of show leads and appropriate dress will also be discussed. Dogs must least 4 months of age to participate. |
Kids & K9's Obedience
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Kids & K9s is a wonderful way for your child to enjoy their dog and to build up your child’s confidence and self esteem. Our Kids & K9s&n bsp;Class will help your child learn proper dog handling skills, dog safety, and basic dog training commands & mini agility. This class is designed for children 7-13 years of age (parent or guardian must attend class). We recommend that the dogs have taken at least one adult dog training class but not required and should not have aggression issues with dogs, people, or kids. |
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Joanne Hamacher has instructed beginning to advanced obedience, Intro-to agility and beginning agility for 12 years at a local dog club. She has competed and trained in agility, herding, obedience and tracking with her own dogs for over 14 years. Joanne is a strong believer that if your dog is focused on you , you cand do anything and you both will enjoy doing it. |
Puppy Agility 1
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Have fun with your puppy!! Building confidence and a strong foundation using lowered agility equipment. This class is designed to let your puppy experience all the agility equipment. Having fun and building a bond with your puppy. NO prior puppy class required. Puppies must be 3 months old at start of class. |
Puppy Agility 2 $65 for 6 sessions |
This class is designed to continue building confidence and a solid foudation before getting on a full-sized agilty equipment. The puppies will work on obedience skills necessary for future agility training including but not limited to : Here, agled approach to obstacles, direction change on the flat, contact training, weave pole entry using both weave-o- matic and channel methods with guides. Basic minimal jumps will be used. Once the dog leaves this class, they will have confidence and a solid foundation. Each class will be advanced to levels based on age and ability of dogs and handlers. Must have taken Puppy Agility 1. |