Custom Pets Schedule

Dog-friendly methods are the standard in all Custom Pets Dog Training classes. You are welcome and encouraged to visit classes in progress before making a decision about trusting your dog to Custom Pets. Please contact us to let us know you which class you wish to observe so we can give you directions and other pertinent information.
For information regarding what to look for in a class, you can review the guidelines published by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

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For safety's sake, all dogs must be friendly towards people and other dogs in order to attend a Custom Pets Group Class.
For aggressive or reactive dogs, private lessons are appropriate.

Everyday Manners – 16 weeks and older - 4 session class - $85

Everyday Puppy Workshop - 16 weeks and younger – 90-minute workshop - $25

Puppy Preschool - 16 weeks and younger - 4 session class - $85

Phase II Training – for Everyday Manners graduates - 4 session class - $85

5-dog maximum in all classes and workshops.
Instructors: Lori McKenna (LMcK), Marianne Hurlow (MH)

Weekday classes are held evenings, Saturday classes are held mornings & early afternoons.

July -- August

July 2011

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Classes are held in the beautiful Osceloa area of Enumclaw!

5:30-6:30 EdM-4

9:30-10:30 Puppy Preschool Starts

10:45-11:45 Everyday Manners Starts

9:30-10:30 PP-2

10:45-11:45 EdM-2

5:30-6:30 Everyday Manners Starts

9:30-10:30 PP-3

10:45-11:45 EdM-3

5:30-6:30 EdM-2

9:30-10:30 PP-4

10:45-11:45 EdM-4

Aug 1

Aug 2

Aug 3

5:30-6:30 EdM-3

Aug 4

Aug 5

Aug 6

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August 2011

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

We offer small class sizes and dog-friendly training!

5:30-6:30 EdM-4

5:30-6:30 Everyday Manners Starts

9:30-11:00 Everyday Puppy

Workshop

5:30-6:30 EdM-2

5:30-6:30 EdM-3

9:30-11:00 Everyday Puppy

Workshop

5:30-6:30 EdM-4

Sep 1

Sept 2

Sept 3

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What To Bring To Class

Congratulations on your decision to work with your dog using one of the Custom Pets Dog Training programs! You can expect to have fun with your dog while you both learn.

What To Bring:

Shot Records – Please bring your dog's most current shot records. I don't need to keep a copy, I only need to verify that your dog's shots are up-to-date. Required inoculations are Distemper/Parvo combination for all dogs and Rabies for dogs six months and older.

Collar – All of our work will be done on a regular collar, a harness, or a martingale collar. Pinch collars and choke chains are not used in Custom Pets Dog Training classes.

Leash - We’ll need a four- or six-foot cotton, leather, or nylon leash. Retractable leashes and chain leashes don’t work in our class environment.

Treats - In our training programs, we use treats for some dogs all the time, and for all dogs some of the time, so bring some small, soft treats. Cut any soft dog treat into pieces no larger than a pea. Please - no kibble or dog biscuits. Experiment a bit to see what your dog will eat away from home in a very exciting, distracting environment.

Pacifier - It's very helpful to give the dogs something to do in class besides look at each other and bark, so please bring a 'pacifier' for your dog to chew on - a stuffed Kong, a stuffed bone, a cow's hoof, or any other safe chewy. Experiment with your dog to see what will keep his/her attention in a distracting environment. For more ideas, check out the article on Bored Dogs.

It's a good idea to wait to feed your dog after class. This helps your dog to be more motivated by the training treats, especially in a highly distracting class setting.

Directions:

Classes are held in the Osceola Community Club in Southwest Enumclaw.

45623 220^th Ave SE, Enumclaw

GPS Coordinates: N47°11.118”, W122°02.905”

Directions From SR-410:

Turn North on 244^th Ave SE in Enumclaw
Take the first left on to SE 468^thand follow it for 2 miles.
Please Note: You’ll veer right, then left, then sharply right again, all with street name changes, ending on 220th.
Look for the Custom Pets Dog Training sign on the left, and park in front of the building.
The sign will be out and doors will open 15-20 minutes before class starts.

Basic Rules:

Family Members - You may bring as many family members of any age as you like, as we prefer getting the whole family involved whenever possible. At times it will be necessary to work without distractions, so you may want to bring something to entertain very young children. NOTE: There is often agility equipment set up in the training area. This equipment was made for dogs, and is not safe for children to play on.

Refund Policy - You may request a refund up to 72 hours prior to the class start date/time. If you attend the first session, you may request a refund during or at the conclusion of that session.