Class Schedule and Registration Info

Current Class Schedule
Class	Next Session Dates and Times		Instructor	Tuition
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN (4 or 6 Weeks, limited to 8) For Puppies 8 weeks to 4 months old.	Every Wednesday 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Your puppy may join class any week as young as 8 weeks of age! Sign up and attend 4 weeks of Puppy Kindergarten. Then decide whether to do a few more weeks of Puppy Kindergarten, move on to Beginner, or something else! Once your puppy is 16 weeks old you must move on to another class, as they are no longer eligible for "Kindergarten". Puppies should be vaccinated according to your veterinarian and the AVMA guidelines for his age. You don't have to wait to start! Call Julie at 360-901-1053 to reserve your puppy's starting date. If you would like a daytime class please let Julie know so she can schedule one. Puppy Classes -- Are they a good thing for your puppy? One behaviorist's view Are you worried about bringing your puppy out around other puppies at such a young age? Read what R.K. Anderson, DVM Diplomate ACVB and ACVPM, and inventor of the Gentle Leader, recommends to vets HERE.		Julie Wilcoxson 360-901-1053	$80 for 4 weeks, then $40 to attend for 2 more weeks.
BEGINNING COMPANION OBEDIENCE (6 Week sessions are limited to 8) (2 Week FAST TRACK sessions are limited to 6) This is the first class for any dog over the age of 4 months.	NEW: Saturday FAST TRACK classes! Two Saturdays 9 - noon, and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Call Julie if you are interested: 360-901-1053 6 Week Sessions: Mon 11:00 a.m.: Starting June 16 Starting July 28 Tue 11:30 a.m.: Starting July 8 Starting August 19 Tue 12:30 p.m.: none scheduled Tue 6:15 p.m.: Starting June 17 Starting July 29 Starting Sept 9 Wed 7:30 p.m.: Starting July 9 Starting August 20		Julie Wilcoxson 360-901-1053	$110 for the 6-week class sessions. $120 for the Saturday 2-week FAST TRACK sessions.
INTERMEDIATE COMPANION OBEDIENCE (6 Weeks, limited to 8)	Tue 10:15 a.m.: New students may join any week. Starting July 22 Starting Sept 2 Tue 7:30 p.m.: New students may join any week. Starting July 8 Starting August 19		Julie Wilcoxson 360-901-1053	$110
BEGINNING SMALL DOG OBEDIENCE (6 Weeks, limited to 8)	This is a beginning level obedience class. Not offered at this time. Please email if you are interested.		Susan Fletcher 360-281-3158	$110
INTERMEDIATE SMALL DOG OBEDIENCE (5 Weeks, limited to 8)	Not offered at this time.		Susan Fletcher 360-281-3158	$100
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Prep plus Evaluation! (5 weeks with the evaluation on week 5)	Mon 9:30 a.m.: Email Julie if interested.		Julie Wilcoxson	$100
TRICKS AND GAMES! (5 weeks, limited to 8) Call Susan for info: 360-281-3158	Not offered at this time.		Susan Fletcher 360-281-3158	$100
DISTRACTIONS! (5 weeks, limited to 8) No aggressive or reactive dogs, please. Call Susan for info and to register: 360-281-3158	Not offered at this time		Susan Fletcher 360-281-3158	$100
RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 Weeks, limited to 6)	Mondays 2:00 p.m. - Novice/Advanced: June 23 - Aug 4 (no class June 30) Thursdays 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - Novice/Advanced/Excellent: June 5 - July 17 (No class June 26) July 24 - Aug 28 Email Joan to get on the waiting list!		Liz Mercereau 360-600-6659 wak9kaos@yahoo.com	$110
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE (8 Weeks, limited to 10 Novice, 6 Open/Utility)	New students may join a class any week of the session if the class is not full. Check with the instructor. Monday classes current session: May 5 - July 7. No classes May 26 or June 30. Next session July 14 - Sep. 8. No classes Sep. 1. Novice - Monday 1:00 p.m. Novice - Monday 7:00 p.m. Open/Utility - Monday 8:00 p.m. Open/Utility - Wednesday 2:00 p.m. Current session April 2 - May 21, next session June 4 - July 30. NO class July 2. Need a tuneup or a little extra help? Competition obedience private lessons available; $40/hour.		Joan Armstrong	$120
TRACKING DOG (4 Weeks, limited to 4 beginners)	Classes are held in October, November, March, April, and May. December thru February and June thru September: No classes due to unpredictable or hot weather. Private lessons may be available. All classes will be on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. until about 1 p.m. Since this is only a 4-week class please don't register if you have to miss one class! Held at Frenchman's Bar Riverfront Park near Vancouver Lake Email Joan if interested or you'd like to be on the waiting list for a future class. Next available beginning Tracking class will be in October, 2008. There will be no other classes until spring, 2009. Don't delay if you want a spot. We're taking registrations now. Pictures from Tracking Class, October 2006		Joan Armstrong	$110
START SMART! PRE-AGILITY CLASS (6 Weeks, limited to 5)	Thursdays 6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.: Next session starts September 11 Prerequisite: Beginning Companion Obedience -- no exceptions. No aggressive or reactive dogs, please, as this will be a very active class.		Dixie Matson Email Dixie for more info.	$100
FLYBALL (6 Weeks)	Sundays 4-5 p.m.: Rolling enrollment, contact the instructor. Flyball Team Website		Greta Kaplan	$100 Email Greta for info
BEGINNING THERAPY DOG (4 Weeks, limited to 6 per class)	Starting June 3, Tuesdays 7 p.m. CGC skills are required prior to this class.		Lisa LeTourneau 360-609-2917	$65 Email Lisa for info
FOCUSED CONFORMATION HANDLING (4 Weeks, limited to 8 per class)	Thursdays 1-2 pm. June 26, July 3rd, 10th, and 17th. This is a pre-registration-only four week class. NOTE: Emily's students should mail the registration form directly to her. Please email Emily for details.		Emily Fish	$10 per handler for the drop-in classes. $65 per handler for the 4-week pre-registration classes. Contact Emily for info and to reserve your spot. Or call 360-904-5765 www.pawcific.com/handling.htm
PENNY KING'S DROP-IN CONFORMATION HANDLING (Every Wednesday)	Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.		Penny King	$10 per handler Email Penny www.pennyking.com
FEISTY FIDO! (7 Weeks) This is a class for dogs who react aggressively to other nearby dogs while they are on a leash.	Sunday afternoon classes. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. email Greta to find out the next session's schedule. Or call 971-732-5529		Greta Kaplan	$200
FEISTY FIDO 2 (7 Weeks)	Sunday afternoon classes, starting date not set. 6 weeks. Prerequisite: This class is for graduates of the Feisty Fido class. email Greta to find out the next session's schedule. Or call 971-732-5529		Greta Kaplan	$120
CONTROL UNLEASHED (7 Weeks for Friday classes, 8 weeks for Saturday classes)	Control Unleashed classes are offered on Fridays and Saturdays Based on Leslie McDevitt's book, Control Unleashed Please email the instructor for the class you are interested in for details and class openings. The instructors are keeping waiting lists for future class sessions. CU Advanced - Fridays 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Current session 5/9 - 6/13 no class 5/16) (FULL), taught by Megan Cruz, CU - Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Current session 5/9 - 6/27 no class 5/16) (FULL), taught by Megan Cruz, email Megan to get on the list for the next session. CU - Saturdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., starting May 3 (FULL), taught by Greta Kaplan, email Greta to get on the list for the next session (starting in July).		Greta Kaplan or Megan Cruz	$150
PRIVATE LESSONS OR BEHAVIOR CONSULTATIONS	By appointment Email if you're interested.		Joan Armstrong, Julie Wilcoxson, Greta Kaplan, Susan Fletcher, Dixie Matson	$40/hour for competition obedience $50/hour for behavior help (non-aggression) $60-80/hour for help with aggression (dog-dog or dog-person)