Terrier-rific Manners Training

We have two terrier-only dog training classes, for terriers under 30 pounds (at adult weight). Both classes cover similar material to our Basic Manners and Better Manners classes, but discuss terrier-specific training issues. These classes primarily take place in Burien, rather than Seattle. Our terrier training class is taught by Jennifer Schneider, CPDT. Jennifer has terriers of her own and has been training professionally since 1997.

Terrier-rific Basic Manners. (for small breed terriers - less than 30 lbs at adulthood - 5 months and older. 5-10 month old dogs should consider Puppy Catch-Up.)
terrier This Basic Manners class is specifically designed for small breed terriers and terrier mixes. You will learn basic dog training skills (sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking), ways to motivate your terrier to follow household rules, learn positive techniques for redirecting common terrier behavior problems, get your dog to pay attention to you (even with distractions like cats & squirrels), and allow your terrier to play with dogs who have similar play styles.

Please note: 'Scrappy' dogs are allowed in the class (these are terriers, after all!), but if your dog has injured another dog, versus just occasionally growling, snarling, or barking to settle an argument, the Growly Dog class, aimed to work on dog aggression, is more appropriate.

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Terrier-rific Better Manners Class. (Prerequisite: Terrier-rific Manners, Basic Manners or Puppy Training & Socialization. For small breed terriers & terrier mixes - less than 30 lbs at adulthood - 5 months and older)

yorkshire terrier Learn more exercises designed to teach your dog to greet people and other dogs in a polite manner (without jumping or lunging), teach your dog to walk on a loose leash in every environment, to come to you off leash, to do an emergency down from a distance, to stay even while you are out of sight, and to go lie down on a bed or blanket. Plus, learn how to use toys and life events to motivate your terrier to have real life manners. Includes more off leash play with other small terriers. [Schedule & Registration]

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