Mija’s a sassy talkative girl, but also was mid cake-eating in this photo!
Are you and your dog ready to step up your training? Us too! This series of classes is designed to provide you and your dog with the skills to be in public calmly, allowing you to live the best life possible with your dog!
You’ll receive a certificate if you come to all of the bootcamp classes, but it is not required.
All classes are 12-6:30pm. You can come to as many or as few classes as you want! These are considered a series, to provide you with optimal help, but it is not required.
Cost: $40 per class.
Dogs these classes are ideal for: Puppies and adult dogs, less ideal for fragile senior dogs. Any skill and training level, our advice is tailored to each individual dog/human. All sizes and breeds welcome.
Humans: 18yrs+ please.
Class 1: Leisure Leash
Leash manners are not only about showing off the great relationship you have with your dog but also about keeping your dog safe as you pass unknown dogs and the general public. Let’s work together in the real-world to get your dog’s training on track.
When: Monday Aug 4th 6:30pm. Thursday Aug 14th 12pm.
Where: Kirkland cross corridor trail. Lakeview Elementary School, 10400 NE 68th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Parking: There is an access point to the trail and free parking. We will meet in the teacher parking lot, where the trail access is.
Bring: Your dog, a non-retractable leash ideally 6ft or less, easy to walk in shoes with tread (like tennis shoes, not sandals), water & a bowl for your dog, your dog’s favorite treats if you choose to use them for training.
Class 2: Recall Rover
Recall is one of the most important behaviors to teach your dog. It helps to keep you and them safe in unexpected situations. Let’s work together to help build you and your dog’s skills out in the real-world.
When: Wednesday Aug 6th 4:30pm. Monday Aug 18th 6:30pm.
Where: Marymoor Park (not the dog park). We will meet at parking lot K (the first one on your left when you enter the park from West Lake Sammamish Parkway). 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
Parking: Large parking lot. Parking is $1 unless you have an annual pass.
Bring: Your dog, a 10ft-15ft non-retractable leash if you have one (I have one for you to use if needed), your dog’s favorite treats.
Class 3: Calm Canines
We’ll be slowly moving through the park and surrounding areas as we teach our dogs coping skills, calm acceptance, and to control reactivity towards everything in the park (dogs, adults, children, birds, joggers, bikes, etc).
When: Monday Aug 11th 6:30pm. Wednesday Aug 20th 12pm, this is during the farmer’s market so expect to need to look for parking. We’re intentionally hosting this during the market to optimize the training opportunities.
Where: Marina Park Public Beach, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033. We will meet at the ‘open air pavilion’ along the water.
Parking: Parking is paid in the lot at the beach but free in the surrounding neighborhood.
Bring: Your dog, a blanket, a non-retractable leash less than 10ft long, water & a bowl for your dog, a snack if you feel brave enough to picnic, your dog’s favorite treats if you choose to use them for training.
Class 4: Pups in the Pines
Take an easier trail walk with us as we explore the woods and learn trail etiquette. This is the trillium trail, 1.7 miles long with a small incline at the beginning and flat shaded trails through most of the trail.
When: Tuesday Aug 19th at 6:30pm. Wednesday Aug 13th 12pm.
Where: Bridle Trails State Park, 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033. We’ll be on a trail with shade for approx 95% of the time.
Parking: There is a parking lot. You will either need to pay for a day pass or an annual Discover Pass online in advance.
Bring: Your dog, easy to walk in shoes with tread (like tennis shoes, not sandals), a non-retractable leash less than 10ft long, water & a bowl for your dog, your dog’s favorite treats if you choose to use them for training.