Teen Classes | Ahimsa Dog Training

Care and Grooming

Age: 5 months or over
5-week class: 1 class per week, 1 hour (1st day of class is for people only)
Ability to swap classes: No rescheduling of classes
Format: indoors
REQUIRED Prerequisites: Any in person Ahimsa class (For dogs with body handling, aggression issues please inquire about private training.)
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Your class may have skip dates (days the class is not meeting) – see below

Class Name	Day	Time	Date(s)	Trainer	Location	Register	Price

Dogs will spend short periods of time working within close distances and therefore should be friendly with other dogs.

Want to get notified if an earlier class opens up or additional classes are posted? Add your email address to this list and we’ll contact you when a new class is posted to the website. Once notified, register as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

More about the Care and Grooming class:

Does the idea of grooming or handling your dog feel more like a battle than a relaxing day at the spa? Grooming and body handling of many kinds can be a big challenge for people and dogs. It can often be tough to know where to start, whether you’re currently experiencing issues or would like to prevent those issues from developing. By learning how to set your dog up for success we can help this to become a stress free process for everyone involved.

This class will cover everything you need to know to help your dog feel comfortable with body handling, grooming, vet care, and more. We will go over how to brush and groom your dog, how to get them comfortable with different equipment and handling techniques, and a bunch of other skills to help make the process easier for people and dogs.

Care and Grooming is a 5 lesson “series” class scheduled 1 day a week over a 5-week period (unless there are skip dates, e.g., for Holidays). Classes can’t be swapped or rescheduled because each class has a set begin and end date with the same dogs every week.

This class includes a free dog training clicker and an instant download of our 100+ page Ahimsa Dog Training Manual. You can also purchase a hard copy at the Ahimsa Training Center. Click here for more information on our Ahimsa adult dog classes in Seattle.

Learn more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.

Field Trips
5 months and up

Age: 5 months and up
1 day class: 45 minutes, submit the code to see the schedule and register
Ability to swap classes: yes*, Pick the dates that work for your schedule
Format: varies by location
REQUIRED Prerequisites: Must have completed two classes at Ahimsa and be comfortable being around other dogs in an outdoor group setting
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A special code is required for registration. If you have met the prerequisites and requirements for this class, email info@doggiezen.com for the code. To see the schedule, enter the code:

More about the Field Trip class:

It can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to appropriate socialization for your dog. Field Trips are designed to provide structured socialization opportunities at different locations in the Seattle area. Help your dog navigate this weird and wonderful world we live in!

Each class will meet at different locations such as local parks where your dog will be able to learn about all of the distractions the world has to offer under the watchful eyes of our trainers. Your dog will be able to practice watching people and other dogs calmly and quietly, learn how to explore the environment while still checking in with you, and the skills required to help them become the most confident, bombproof dogs they can be.

*Swapping Classes: Field Trips sessions can be rescheduled (swapped) up to 1 day in advance to meet your needs. When you register, you can select reservation dates which guarantee your teen a spot in that class.

You can manage your own schedule on our website and swap your reservation(s) with other class dates during your enrollment period. If there’s a class reservation that you can’t make or a date you want to change, login to View & Swap Sessions. Watch the How to Swap video here. You can swap up to 1 day in advance online. By phone or email, we need at least 2 days in advance of your reservation to process your request. If you don’t unreserve or swap the class that you can’t attend, the class is forfeit.

Learn more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.

Puppy Fun and Focus
4.5 -11 months old

Age: 4.5 – 11 months
6-week class: 1 class per week, 1 hour
Ability to swap classes: yes*, swap classes with other Puppy Fun & Focus dates during your enrollment period.
Format: indoors
REQUIRED Prerequisites: This class does not involve direct interaction or play between the puppies but pups must be friendly and able to work around other pups
- NOTE: This class does not qualify puppies for Puppy Junior High.
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Note: there may be gaps in the dates below due to days we are not teaching, full classes, etc.

Class Name	Day	Time	Date(s)	Location	Register	Price

Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Sun	9:00am-10:00am	4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Sun	9:00am-10:00am	5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Sun	9:00am-10:00am	5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21	Satellite Campus		$260

Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Sun	10:15am-11:15am	4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Sun	10:15am-11:15am	5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Sun	10:15am-11:15am	5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21	Satellite Campus		$260

Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Mon	5:15pm-6:15pm	5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Mon	5:15pm-6:15pm	5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Fun & Focus 4.5 to 11 months	Mon	5:15pm-6:15pm	6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6	Satellite Campus		$260

More about the Puppy Fun & Focus class:

Puppy Fun and Focus expands on the Puppy Kindergarten curriculum and helps puppies increase their body awareness and build confidence. In this class, your puppy will learn to pay attention to you in a distracting environment and you will improve your handling skills.

Puppies will be trained with age-appropriate agility equipment such as tunnels, low jumps, hoops, step stools, and platforms. Your puppy will work on settling on a mat, on/off switch games, tug with rules, and recall. Your puppy will learn tricks and can earn their American Kennel Club Novice Tricks Title!

*Swapping Classes: Puppy Fun & Focus is an “ongoing” class so you can reschedule (swap) class dates according to your needs during your enrollment period. Your scheduled class dates reserve your puppy a spot in that class. When you register, please note there may be skip dates when no classes are held (e.g. holidays) and your pass is extended accordingly.

Learn more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.

Puppy Jr. High
6-14 months old

Age: 6 – 14 months
5-week series class: 1 class per week, 1 hour
Ability to swap classes: no
Format: indoors
REQUIRED Prerequisites: Puppy Elementary
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Note:
Your class may have skip dates (days the class is not meeting) – see below.

A special code is required for registration. If you have met the prerequisites and requirements for this class, email info@doggiezen.com for the code.

Class Name	Day	Time	Date(s)	Trainer	Register	Price

Puppy Junior High 6 to 14 months	Sat	2:00pm-3:00pm	5/30 to 6/27	Stefanie	To enable registration button please enter code (see instructions above)	$225

Your puppy must be able to do friendly face-to-face greetings with other dogs. If your puppy has any issues with other dogs, Intermediate Manners is a better choice.

Want to get notified if an earlier class opens up or additional classes are posted? Add your email address to this list if you’ve already met or are currently taking the required prerequisites for this class. We’ll contact you when a new class is posted to the website. Once notified, register as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

More about the Puppy Jr. High class:

Take Puppy Jr. High to build more calm, focus and attention on you, even when distractions are present. This class does not always have playtime but we will be integrating focusing exercises with other dogs. You will be playing pattern games that create predictably and an open dialogue between you and your dog. You will learn how to make behaviors more reliable, using behavior chaining, the Premack principle (also known as “grandma’s rule”) and the principles of fluency.

Puppy Jr. High is a 5 lesson “series” class scheduled 1 day a week over a 5-week period (unless there are skip dates, e.g., for Holidays). Classes can’t be swapped or rescheduled because each class has a set begin and end date with content that builds from class to class.

Puppy Jr High meets the prerequisite requirement for: Walk With Me & Come When Called, Focus & Control, and Canine Good Citizen

Learn more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.

Puppy Elementary
5-10 months old

Age: 5 – 10 months* (some exceptions – see below)
6-week series class: 1 class per week, 1 hour
Ability to swap classes: no
Format: indoors
Prerequisites: None
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*Puppy Elementary Classes are separated into 2 class types:
“Small Breed”: for puppies 5 to 10 months and will be under 25 lbs at their adult dog weight
“5 – 10 months”: for all puppies 5 to 10 months (If your puppy did Puppy Kindergarten at Ahimsa and is friendly with younger dogs, we can make an exception to the age range.)

Note:
Your class may have skip dates (days the class is not meeting) – see below.

Class Name	Day	Time	Date(s)	Trainer	Location	Register	Price

Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Sun	1:00pm-2:00pm	5/3 to 6/14 (Skips 5/24)	Allie	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary Small Breeds - 5 to 10 months	Sun	3:00pm-4:00pm	5/3 to 6/14 (Skips 5/24)	Amber	Main Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Tue	6:30pm-7:30pm	5/5 to 6/9	Allie	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Wed	12:30pm-1:30pm	5/6 to 6/10	Laura	Main Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Sat	12:45pm-1:45pm	5/16 to 6/27	Stefanie	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Tue	7:45pm-8:45pm	5/19 to 6/23	Allie	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Mon	7:45pm-8:45pm	6/1 to 7/6	Allie	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Sun	3:30pm-4:30pm	6/7 to 7/19 (Skips 7/5)	Laura	Satellite Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Sun	3:00pm-4:00pm	6/21 to 8/2 (Skips 7/5)	Amber	Main Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary Small Breeds - 5 to 10 months	Sun	1:45pm-2:45pm	6/21 to 8/2 (Skips 7/5)	Amber	Main Campus		$260
Puppy Elementary 5 to 10 months	Sun	4:15pm-5:15pm	6/28 to 8/9 (Skips 7/5)	Amber	Main Campus		$260

If your dog barks, growls, or is aggressive to people or dogs, your dog is not yet eligible for this class. We recommend our Growly Dog class (issues toward other dogs) or Private Training sessions (issues toward people and/or other dogs).

More about the Puppy Elementary class:

Puppy Elementary is the next step for most puppies after they complete our Puppy Kindergarten but is also a great first class for puppies that are too old for Puppy Kindergarten. You’ll have a chance to build on the skills learned in previous weeks and the option to take the AKC (American Kennel Club) S.T.A.R Puppy Certification if you attend all 6 classes.

Topics include:

Go to your bed
Stay
Coming when called with distance and distraction
Emergency recall
Leave it – Cued and default
Advanced drop it
Excercises for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program

Puppy Elementary is a 6 lesson “series” class scheduled 1 day a week over a 6-week period (unless there are skip dates, e.g., for Holidays). This structure means that your puppy will have time to get to know their classmates since it will be the same puppies each week, and that you’ll have a chance to build on the skills learned in previous weeks. A drawback to this format is that Puppy Elementary classes have less flexibility than our Puppy Kindergarten classes since you can’t swap in and out of class dates and there are no makeup classes. Please try to pick your Puppy Elementary class so that you won’t have to skip class, and take that into consideration if you’re scheduling your puppy’s spay or neuter surgery.

This class does not involve direct interaction or play between the puppies.

Puppy Elementary meets the prerequisite requirement for: Puppy Jr. High, Puppy Agility & Tricks, and Intermediate Manners.

Learn more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy here.