SpokesDog -- Puppy School

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Check which Date and Time you are attending Puppy School I (May 22nd, 6:30pm) Puppy School II (May 22nd, 8:00pm)
Classes are kept small for more individualized attention. You are set up for success. Your preferred class date is offered in the order registration was received/postmarked. You will receive email confirmation for class date, directions to store, general information, what to bring to class, class and site protocol, and rules for children. For safety reasons until directed otherwise, all puppies will be required to be on leash at all times and need to be kept a few feet away from other dogs. Proper meet and greets will be addressed. Supervised, safe socialization is included with this program and appropriate pups will be off leash in an enclosed area. Health Requirements Vaccinations: 1 round of vaccines for PS I 2 rounds of vaccines for PSII Proof of current vaccinations and pup's fecal test results are required on or before first class. Fecal test must indicate clear or negative result. You may fax a copy of the Vet invoice or report with this information to (425) 576-1145. I affirm my dog is VET checked, healthy and parasite/worm free. If your pet is not healthy for any class you are more than welcome to sit in and observe so you can practice at home until your pet is well enough to attend class. I understand that classes may not be the best training environment for my puppy’s temperament or my ability to handle my puppy in a training class. If the trainer decides dog is too disruptive or aggressive for class or handler cannot control dog safely in class or on premises I may be (kindly) dismissed from class and be invited to attend without my dog. I understand there are no refunds or transfer to another class should this occur. Children 10 and older may handle dog in class if trainer observes child can handle dog around other dogs/people safely. One parent must be in attendance at all times with that child and take over handling the puppy upon trainer’s request. I hereby hold Diane Rich, Diane Rich Dog Training,LLC, Denny’s Pet World, employees harmless and indemnify same from any and all claims, loss, demands not limited to legal fees, liability for any damage to property or to any third party or their property or for any injury to people or pets, caused by myself, family members, and/or any dog(s) brought onto the premises by my self or family members. I am aware of the inherent risks from handling dogs not limited dog bites to humans/other pets, infectious diseases by voluntarily exposing myself, my children, family members, guests and my dog(s) to other people and pets, the pet store environment or surrounding area, and take full responsibility should accident, injury, health problem occur to me, my family members, children, my guests or my dog on or off the premises. I understand that DUE TO LIMITED CLASS SPACE NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED if I cancel 7 days or less from class date, if asked to leave the class for any reason or if pup has any contagious health problem. Cancellations 8 or more days from class date must be made by email or snail mail: After Diane Rich receives email verification of my cancellation I will receive a refund subject to a $20 processing fee within 10 business days from scheduled class date. We reserve the right to reschedule classes due to scheduling conflicts with the store, class size, or illness and another makeup date will be offered. Children under 16 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
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Classes will be offered throughout 2008. Check back for updated schedules.
*Totem Lake Mall, Kirkland, WA

Your puppy's education should begin by 7 or 8 weeks of age. Or as soon as you bring that wonderful life home. It is much easier to shape behavior and teach manners at an early age preventing problems than having to solve problem behaviors at a later date.

Training your dog is more than just teaching obedience commands. The process should build a mutual respect, trust, lay a foundation for communication and expose your dog to life. Along the way, your dog's confidence must stay in tact. Even when telling the dog "no" or "leave it." The old methods of dominating and manhandling your dog are passe' and cruel! Respect isn't forced. It is earned.

All puppies go through certain puppy behaviors to some degree. At these classes, you will learn how to prevent, redirect, and address these normal behaviors. You will also feel you are not alone in dealing with normal puppy issues. You can look at puppy classes like group therapy! You will be with other people who forgot how time consuming raising a pup properly can be. It is nice to be with other tired puppy parents

Training should be fun. Not a chore. Both you and your dog will be set up for success by your instructor when you attend these classes. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog to get faster results.

Proper, supervised socialization and exposure to life needs to be included in your dog's education at an early age. Before 12 weeks of age. You and your dog will learn to understand each other and pups will get the opportunity to interact with other dogs and people. If your pup exhibits aggressive tendencies or is too rough with other pups you will be given protocol to address those issues. The safety and comfort of every person and every dog in class is priority.

Puppy School I is for pups, all breeds 10-16 weeks of age. Classes are kept small for more personalized attention. Puppy School II is for pups 4-6 months old who have graduated from Puppy School or have gone through my one on one training. Attending other group classes may qualify, but you must have permission by the instructor prior to any class to attend.

Upon registration or at first class, proof of vaccinations to date are required. We also require proof that your pup has had a fecal float test to rule out parasites within 2 weeks of any class date. To keep all the pups healthy and to maintain our squeaky clean record to date there are no exceptions to this requirement.

Group classes, no matter how small, may not be the best learning environment for you or your puppy. For a variety of reasons. Please do not be discouraged. Other training options will be made available to you such as one on one training.