Our tricks class offers a fun introduction to theories and scientific methods behind tricks training for people who have already trained their dogs in basic manners ... This five week class is loads of fun for the whole family, and includes a "Furry Follies" at the end of the session, with all participants getting the opportunity to show off!
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TRICKS WITH FREESTYLEDoes your dog naturally do cute behaviors you would like to turn into tricks? Do you want to amaze your family and friends with how smart your dog is? Are you interested in canine musical freestyle? Or do you simply want your dog to go to a small rug and relax instead of begging for food while you’re eating dinner? Want to have a “fun” activity for you and your dog? If your answer is “yes” to one or more of these questions, here’s the class for you! 5 sessions, $75
CANINE GOOD CITIZENThe purpose of the Canine Good Citizen® Program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the community. To receive the CGC certificate, dogs take the 10 item Canine Good Citizen® Test.
Instructor/Evaluator: Valerie Piltz
ENROLL NOW
BEGINNING RALLY is for handlers & dogs who have never done rally, or those who want a refresher before competing in Rally Novice. Limit: 6 teams.
Beginning Rally dogs need to know fronts, left and right finishes, sit and down, and have an idea of heeling
ADVANCED RALLY is for teams who have completed Beginning Rally or have a 'leg' toward their Rally Novice title, have a Rally title, and want to work on the advanced exercises. Limit: 6 teams
EXCELLENT RALLY is for teams who want to finish learning the Rally stations, and includes the new non-regular stations as well. Open to anyone working in Advanced or competing in Excellent. Limit: 6 teams
Instructor: Helen Dohrmann
FLYBALL TEAMS
Flyball classes at Paws-Abilities Dog Training Center are conducted by the Cascade Comets Dog Sports Club, Seattle's Best Canines, The Unorthodogs, The Seattle Flydogs and the Jet City Jumpers Flyball teams. For a current class schedule visit their Web Sites!
Agility is a fun sport for both people and dogs. Dogs learn how to safely negotiate various obstacles like tunnels, jumps, A-Frame, dog walk, teeter, weave poles, tire, table and the closed chute. Once dogs have learned the obstacles, and the handlers have learned how to help their dogs negotiate them, some teams choose to participate in agility trials. At each trial, the judge brings a new course. The handlers walk the course in advance, and plan how to steer their dogs through the course successfully. The dogs don't see the course before they step onto the line to compete. Agility is a fun and exciting sport, and Paws-Abilities is pleased to bring you classes to teach you and your dogs the basics of agility. .instructed by Diane Hefti
CONFORMATION
WITH ROSEMARY PETTER
Basic Handling for Beginners, Puppy and Young Adults. Learn STAND for Friendly Strangers, Table Work,
Walking on a Loose Leash , Come When Called
ALWAYS...
- ENJOYABLE PLAYFUL
REWARDING SESSIONS!
CONFORMATION
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CAROL SIIPOLA-CHITTUMBEGINNING CONFORMATION: Ring Manners, Attire, Gaiting Patterns, and Presenting your dog: Hand-stacking, Keeping Your Dog's Attention (Baiting), and Gaiting. This class is for the real beginner with an interest in showing their own dog.
ADVANCED CONFORMATION: Continuation of BEGINNNING CONFORMATION, refining the basics plus Free Stacking, Baiting to get "The Look", and Presentation Tips.
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DRILL TEAMThe Paws-Abilities’ “First In Dog Obedience” (F.I.D.O.) Drill Team was formed by local dog owners to demonstrate the joy in, and fun of, owning a well-trained, obedient dog. The team is made up of Mixed Breeds, Purebreds and Shelter Rescues ranging in age from nine months to twelve years old all working together in close order drill to demonstrate the benefits of training for ALL dogs and to encourage others to train their dogs and join in the FUN of being a responsible dog owner.