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Welcome to LynnDee's Training Center!
Class Schedule

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.

2010 Training Sessions:

Session 1 January 4th - February 12th
Session 2 February 22nd -April 2nd
Session 3 April 12th -May 21st
Session 4 June 7th -July 16th
Session 5 July 26th - September 3rd
Session 6 September 13th -October 22nd
Session 7 November 8th -December 17th

2010 Pet Partner Training Sessions:

Session 1 January 18th - February 22th
Session 2 April 12th -May 21st
Session 3 Weekend Workshop TBA
Session 4 September 13th -October 22nd

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 HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Team Leader AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Pawsitive Obedience 1 $60 for 5 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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.
Pawsitive Obedience 2 $60 for 5 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	This class will continue to polish up the skills you have learned in Pawsitive Obedience 1 and beginning to do off leash work. Weather permitting some classes will be outside and possibly at a different location to continue to advance your dog's skills.
Canine Good Citizen $60 for 5 sessions which includes your test the 6th class session Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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.
	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.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class $60 for 5 sessions Class begins: 6/7/10, 7/26/10, 9/13/10, 11/8/10	For puppies 16 weeks and under This six-week class is designed to get puppies and their owners off to a good start. Classes include training of basic commands, learning about puppy behavior, and socialization with people and other puppies. The class also focuses on owner responsibility. This is a non-competitive fun and relaxed class. During the last week of class, the puppies will be evaluated by the instructor and awarded an AKC S.T.A.R. certificate.
Target Training $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/9/10, 7/28/10, 9/15/10, 11/10/10	In this six-week you will train your dog to focus on, and touch objects, such as your hand, a target stick, and a mat on the floor. Clickers and rewards are used to train your dog to touch, or go to an object, and to perform some action. Targeting is used in performance activities such as agility, service dog work, and anywhere dogs are required to do specific tasks for their owners.
Munchkin Manners $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/7/10, 7/26/10, 9/13/10, 11/8/10	For little dogs, 4 months and older This six-week class is geared for smaller dogs. Your dog must be less than 14 inches at the shoulder to attend. This six-week, low stress, class is designed to be people and small dog friendly. Your dog will learn basic commands such as; sit, down, stay, come, off, and walking on a loose leash. Also emphasized is socialization with other dogs and people. Training incorporates modern, positive methods and reward based training that gets results. Dogs are trained with regular buckle collars.
Munchkin Tricks & Treats $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	Instructors- Tammi Souza and Kathy Keeney A tricks class for small dogs only. Our little dogs will learn to be even more adorable by mastering cute behaviors such as bowing, waving, dancing on hind legs. Our main goal is having fun with our small dogs. Checks made out to Dogwood.
Turn Around Class (5 dogs only allowed) $80 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/12/10, 7/31/10, 9/18/10, 11/11/10	For reactive/aggressive dogs This class is for dogs that have over-reactions to other dogs. In this class you will learn the skills you need to “turn your dog around” and manage your reactive/aggressive dog. You will need to contact Kathy directly at 509 326-1203 before signing up for this class. The first night of class, you will leave your dog at home attend a discussion group on how to recognize reactive/aggression warning signs. Class is limited to 5 dogs.
Turn Around Agility Class $80 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/12/10, 7/31/10, 9/18/10, 11/13/10	Dogs will work on standard agility equipment and taught by two experienced instructors who want to see you and your dog having fun doing agility. This class is for dogs that have reactive problems and have taken and passed the Turn-Around obedience class. Limit of 4 dogs per class.
DIPSY-DOODLE DUCKS Herding for fun	Our duck-herding group meets weekly, when the weather warms up, for lessons, and most of all fun, for you and your dog. Experienced dog herders will be on hand to teach you and your dog this amazing sport. These lessons are designed with herding breeds in mind such as Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Cattle dogs, etc. Owners will be required to sign a waiver before participating.
	Joanne Hamacher has instructed beginning to advance obedience, Intro- to agility and beginning agility for 10 years at a local dog club. She has competed and trained in agility, herding, obedience and tracking with her own dogs for over 12 years. She is also very involved in Border Collie and Papillion rescue. Joanne is a strong believer that if your dog is focused on you. You can do anything and you both will enjoy doing it.
Pawsitive Manners $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/12/10, 9/18/10, 11/13/10	This six-week class is geared for larger dogs but small dogs are welcome. Your dog must be less than 14 inches at the shoulder to attend. This six-week, low stress, class is designed to be people and small dog friendly. Your dog will learn basic commands such as; sit, down, stay, come, off, and walking on a loose leash. Also emphasized is socialization with other dogs and people. Training incorporates modern, positive methods and reward based training that gets results. Dogs are trained with regular buckle collars.
Puppy Agility 1 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/9/10, 9/15/10, 11/10/10	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 7 sessions Class begins: 6/12/10, 9/18/10, 11/13/10	This class is designed to continue building confidence and a solid foundation before getting on the full-sized agility equipment. The puppies will work on obedience skills necessary for future agility training including but not limited to: Here, angled 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.
Agility Just For Fun $65 for 7 sessions Class begins: 6/12/10, 9/18/10, 11/11/10	This class is designed to have fun with your dogs, building confidence and a strong foundation using agility equipment. The dogs will work on obedience skills nessesary for agility training. The dogs must have taken atleast Pawsitive Manners or Pawsitive Obedience prior to this class. So let's have some fun!!
	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 reinforcement. She is always trying to increase her knowledge by attending seminars for both behavior and agility. Annette taught at a local dog club and later started her own business with her husband Forrest. Annette and her husband compete in agility with three of their dogs and have Agility Titles in AKC, NADAC, ASCA and TDAA. All of her dogs have been rescue dogs and came with issues. She believes strongly in rescues and encourages the adoption of rescue dogs. With good training these dogs can make great pets and can be competitive in dog sports. "Agility is a fun sport whether you want to just have fun with your dog or continue to excel so you can compete.” Prerequisite for Beginning Agility handling one: Dog must able to be in control off leash. A reliable recall, stays, and sits. Up to date on all vaccinations. Students coming from other training facilities will be evaluated for proper placement.
Beginning Agility Handling One $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/8/10, 7/27/10, 9/14/10, 11/9/10	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 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/8/10, 7/27/10, 9/14/10, 11/9/10	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 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/8/10, 7/27/10, 9/14/10, 11/9/10	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 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/8/10, 7/27/10, 9/14/10, 11/9/10	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 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/8/10, 7/27/10, 9/14/10, 11/9/10	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 $65 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/8/10, 7/27/10, 9/14/10, 11/9/10	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 $75 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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 $75 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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.
Tricks and Games Two classes for $25.00 Class begins: 6/12/10, 7/31/10, 9/18/10, 11/13/10	Exercise your dogs mind. Channel some energy. Have fun with your dog. Tricks and Games taught will be based on what your class is interested in from a list of tricks and games. Clickers provided.
	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 Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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 $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/10/10, 7/29/10, 9/16/10, 11/11/10	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.
	Sue McCoury 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.
Rally Obedience For All Ages $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/11/10, 7/30/10, 9/17/10, 11/12/10	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.
Conformation Class $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/11/10, 7/30/10, 9/17/10, 11/12/10	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 $60 for 6 sessions Class begins: 6/11/10, 7/30/10, 9/17/10, 11/12/10	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.