Puppy Class: a 6-week course that combines off leash play-time and socialization with training games designed for puppies 2-5 months (must have started vaccinations and be healthy). Children 8+ yrs are welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Prerequisites: a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. This class helps young dogs develop focused attention and calm confidence. Owners will learn about: • Socialization (how to do it properly) • Off leash puppy play • Meeting people and dogs on leash • Avoiding common behavior problems

Puppy Socialization

Dates & Times: Mondays, Jan 9-Feb 13 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Old Fire House Teen Center, 16510 NE 79th Street, Redmond
Class fee: $150/dog
Register: Parks & Rec Dept. 425-556-2300 or on-line

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Dates & Times: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Class has a rolling admission; start anytime.
Location: All Things Pawsitive, 7265 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond
Class fee: $149/dog
Register: All Things Pawsitive 425-882-4303

Reno working on a body awareness exercise

Obedience & Manners: This 6-week class is designed to teach your dog important obedience skills such as Sit & Come, but it will also help you teach your dog to make good choices and develop polite manners such as waiting patiently for someone to enter the house before greeting. The overall goal of the program is to provide dogs and their owners with foundation skills so new behaviors can be taught throughout the dog’s life. Designed for dogs over 7 months old and current on vaccinations. Children 8-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Prerequisites: a positive attitude and a willingness to learn .

Dates & Times:
Mondays, Jan 9-Feb 13 from 7:45-8:45 pm
Mondays, Mar 5-Apr 9 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Old Fire House Teen Center, 16510 NE 79th Street, Redmond
Class fee: $150/dog 
Register: Parks & Rec Dept. 425-556-2300 or on-line

Canine Good Citizen : a 6-week certification program designed by the American Kennel Club to reward dogs who have goo d manners at home and in the community. The CGC course will help you strengthen your basic obedience s kil ls. You'll develop a solid stay and recall, improve your dog's polite greeting skills, work on appropriate b ehavior in the face of distractions, and master loose leash walking while having fun and preparing for the CGC test. Visit www.akc.org for more information. At the end of the course you'll have the option of taking the CGC test (an additional $15 fee is required) . Children 8-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Prerequisite: Basic Manners or instructor approval.

A lovely Down during the CGC test

Dates & Times: Mar 5-Apr 9 from 7:45-8:45 pm
Location: Old Fire House Teen Center, 16510 NE 79th Street, Redmond
Class fee: $150/dog
Register: Parks & Rec Dept. 425-556-2300 or on-line