Category: Instructions

Please read the instructions below carefully. If someone else will be picking up or dropping off your puppy, please share the instructions with them as well.

AGE LIMIT:  Your puppy must be between 12 weeks and 22 weeks old during Small Breed Puppy Day Training.

RESCHEDULING OR REFUNDS: Puppy Day Training is a series class so we cannot offer make up days and we need at least 7 days notice for rescheduling or refunds. Here is our cancellation policy.

LOCATION AND PARKING

Directions

Small Breed Day Training is at Main Campus – Same building as the Puppy Kindergarten Classes but our entrance is different. Look for the glass door on 6th – right next to Sean’s Clay Corner North.

THINGS TO DO AHEAD OF TIME

Intake form. Please fill out Puppy Day Training Intake Form online. We need your form by the Friday before your session.
Vaccination records. Please email us your puppy’s latest vaccination records to admin@doggiezen.com.

Puppies cannot attend puppy day training unless their intake forms and their vaccination records are submitted. 

LINK TO PUPPY DAY TRAINING GUIDE

You will receive videos of your puppy’s training from Monday and Wednesday and notes with the number of the exercises every day. These numbers correspond to the exercises in the Ahimsa Puppy Day Training Guide.

WHAT TO BRING ON MONDAY MORNING

1. Lunch Please bring your puppy’s kibble in 3 plastic containers or baggies labelled with your puppy’s name and day of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). Each container should contain the amount of kibble that you normally give your puppy for lunch. If you feed your puppy a home-cooked or raw diet, please let us know at drop off so we put it in the fridge immediately. If your puppy does not eat lunch please bring a small portion of their dinner. During day training puppies are more active and get much more exercise than normally at home so they might appreciate having a midday snack, and they will not feel left out during lunch time.
2. Harness If your puppy has a harness, please have him/her wear it to day training. If your puppy does not already have a harness, we might ask you to put one of our harnesses on your puppy when you drop him/her off.
3. Blanket Blanket that smells like puppy’s home will provide your puppy with sense of safety and security, and will help him/her cope with the new environment while being away from you. Please be sure to bring a blanket instead of a bed because blankets are easier to use for day training.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP – Please allow 15 minutes for pick up and drop off

Drop Off: 7:30am to 8:00am

Pick Up: 11:30am to 12:00pm

Instructions for Drop Off and Pick up

Text. When you arrive at Ahimsa please send us a text on (206) 794-8232 (this is not the Ahimsa main number, please add it to your phone. This is also the number we will be sending you videos and updates from.). Text your puppy’s name and state that you have arrived. All drop offs and pick ups will be done on a first come/text, first serve basis. Please wait in your car for a reply. We will text that we are on our way and meet you by the glass door on 6th – right next to Sean’s Clay Corner North.

CHECK INS AND CHECK OUTS

Please let us know if any information relevant to caring for your puppy. How they slept, when they last peed and pooped, any behavior or health concerns, any recent events that may have thrown them off.

If you have any questions about the training videos please reply to the texts with your questions and a trainer will reach out to you.

BREAKFAST AND TREATS

Feed breakfast. Make sure to feed your puppy at least half of the breakfast before day training. Research indicates that similar to humans, dogs perform better and have better self-control after eating breakfast.
Food in day training. In order to keep puppies’ tummies happy throughout day training we feed them their own kibble, freshly cooked chicken and chicken broth only. We provide freshly cooked chicken and homemade chicken broth. If your puppy cannot have chicken, please bring another cooked meat such as turkey breasts, a lean cut of beef or pork, or salmon cut into small pieces. Consider bringing the protein that your puppy is currently eating in his/her puppy food. Please bring about 1/2 cup for big puppies and 1/4 cup for small puppies per day. If you bring ground meat make sure it is at least 90% lean. The reason we don’t use packaged treats is that often they are too rich and can make puppies sick when given the amount needed over several days of puppy day training. If you have any other questions about what food to bring please contact wynona@doggiezen.com for further directions.

SICK PUPPIES

If your puppy is sick (coughing, vomiting, really tired, red or runny eyes, diarrhea, etc.) please do not bring him/her to puppy day training and inform us immediately.

DOG PARKS AND DAYCARE

Do not take your puppy to a dog park or daycare if you are registered for and/or attending puppy day training. Many puppies attending our classes or day training only have one or two sets of shots and are more susceptible to germs other puppies bring in, so please do not put them at risk.

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASSES

Unreserve and move your class the week of your puppy’s puppy day training. If your puppy is attending day training and is enrolled in the puppy kindergarten class on the same day please unreserved and move your class at least 24 hours in advance. Most puppies are very tired after the puppy day training and attending the day training and the class on the same day will be too much for them.

RECOMMENDED READING

Puppy Socialization Handout
Ahimsa Dog Training Manual
Ahimsa Puppy Day Training Guide
Social, Civil and Savvy: Training & Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs by Laura VanArendonk.
The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnel and Brenda Scidmore.
Way to Go by Patricia McConnell and Karen B. London.
I Will Be Home Soon by Patricia McConnell.
What to expect: Introducing your puppy to your adult dogs online article by Laurie Luck.
Decoding Your Dog by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Position Statements on: Puppy socialization, Punishment and Dominance. 

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.  

Class structure

This is a series class, meaning each Reading with Rover class has a fixed start and end date (unlike our Puppy Kindergarten or Intermediate Manners classes which are rolling admission). This structure means that your puppy will have time to get to know their classmates since it will be the same dogs each week. The downside to this format is that Reading with Rover classes have less flexibility than our ongoing classes since you can’t swap in and out of class dates. Please try to pick your Reading with Rover class so that you won’t have to skip class.

Please download or view the following:

• Marley to Lassie in 7 Days – If you want to do some homework before class, start this now!
• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to class:

• • Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
  • Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. 
  • Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
  • Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats
  • Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular buckle/snap collar. There will be no correctional collars allowed during class or during the test.
  • A regular 4-6 ft leash and a 10-15 ft training lead preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.
  • A mat or blanket large enough to fit you and your dog.
  • Grooming tool

NOTE: This class is not a good first training class, and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact info@doggiezen.com to see which class is more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.
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When you first come into the classroom, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.  Please do this instead of having your dog meet other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship!

Please read the instructions below carefully. If someone else will be picking up or dropping off your puppy, please share the instructions with them as well.

RESCHEDULING OR REFUNDS: View our cancellation policy.

LOCATION AND PARKING

4415 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
There is free street parking.

THINGS TO DO AHEAD OF TIME

Intake form. Please fill out the Ahimsa Board and Train Intake Form. We need your form and your payment to confirm your stay.
Vaccination records. Please email us your dog’s latest vaccination records to admin@doggiezen.com.

Dogs cannot attend overnight boarding unless their intake forms and their vaccination records and recent fecal test are submitted. 

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU AT DROP OFF

1. Meals Please bring your dog’s food in plastic containers labelled with your dog’s name. Each container should contain the amount of food that you normally give your dog for each meal. If you feed your dog a home-cooked or raw diet, please label the containers with the date to for the meal as well.
2. Harness If your dog has a harness, please have him/her wear it to the overnights. If your dog does not already have a harness, we might ask you to put one of our harnesses on your dog when you drop him/her off.
3. Blanket Blanket that smells like your dog’s home will provide your dog with sense of safety and security, and will help him/her settle in to the new environment while being away from you. Please be sure to bring a blanket instead of a bed because blankets are easier to wash if necessary.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP

Text. When you arrive at Ahimsa please send us a text on 206-930-0934 (this is not the Ahimsa main number, please add it to your phone) with your dog’s name stating that you arrived. All drop offs and pick ups will be done on a first come/text, first serve basis.

Late Fee

If you are late and we need to take care of your dog beyond 11:30am, there will be a $60/hour charge, billed in fifteen-minute increments. Payment must be submitted the same day via the online payment system.

 

 

 

 

• Please look at the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test to familiarize yourself with the 10 required skills.
• This class tests your dog for real life scenarios (grooming, body handling, meeting other dogs, strangers, distractions such as wheeled items and sounds, walking through crowds, etc.).  If your dog has shown any nervousness or fear regarding any of these items, please read this article prior to class: www.animalhumanesociety.org/training/counter-conditioning-and-desensitization
• Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!

• Tips for Keeping Dogs Quiet in Class – Please read this article before class if your dog tends to be barky, or if they’ve attended classes and had a hard time being quiet.

• Directions to the training center

Please bring with you to class:

• Before the Session: Proof of your dog’s vaccinations. Please have your vet fax to 206-866-6786, or email to admin@doggiezen.com.
• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. 
• Clicker (optional)
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular snap collar. There will be no correctional collars allowed during class.
• A regular 4-10 ft leash and a 10-15 ft training lead preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.
• Grooming tool

• NOTE: This class is not a first training class and is for dogs who have had previous manners-type classes and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact us ASAP to see if the Growly Dog class or private lessons are more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Your class will be held at the training center for Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle, located at 925 NW 49th Street, Suite C in Ballard, just off Leary Way.  Click here for directions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.

To set our dogs up for success, please avoid allowing them to get excited by meeting other dogs or people on the way to our meeting location. Some dogs need some time to settle in and be ready for calm, close encounters.

Location: We’ll meet in front of the Discovery Park Visitor’s Center.

Things to do ahead of time

• • Please email your dog’s latest vaccination records to admin@doggiezen.com unless we already have the latest records on file. You can also ask your vet to email or fax them to us at (206) 866-6786

Items to bring with you:

• Appropriate clothing such as rain gear, gloves, umbrella, sunscreen, or sunglasses – this class will be outdoors in Seattle!
• Your dog on a harness, gentle leader or a regular snap collar. If your equipment is too loose or you feel like your dog could slip out of their collar or harness, please use a safety clip or carabiner to clip your harness and collar together. If you’re unsure how to do so, bring a safety clip or carabiner with you and your instructor will assist you.
• A regular 6 foot leash. Retractable leashes aren’t appropriate for this class.
• (Optional) If you’ve worked in class or with an Ahimsa trainer using a long line for walking, consider bringing it with you, though you should also carry a 6-foot leash.
• An obscene amount of small, amazing treats.You will need about one *full* sandwich bag of treats, maybe more if you have a large dog. We recommend having a mix of very high value treats (basically anything that will have your dog asking, “What did I do to deserve this?” like deli turkey, steak, stinky sardines, string cheese, lamb lung, freeze-dried liver,  , etc.) and low to moderate value treats (dog biscuits or kibble).
• Clicker(optional)
• An interactive toy that you and your puppy can play tug with together like a long soft toy, long rope, braided fleece tug, ball on a string, etc. (optional)
• Water and water bowl, especially in the summer. It’s important to keep your dog (and you!) cool and hydrated during your sessions.
• Poop bags

HEALTH

• If your dog is sick (coughing, vomiting, really tired, red or runny eyes, diarrhea, nasal discharge, etc.) PLEASE don’t bring him/her to class and inform us immediately

RESCHEDULING OR REFUNDS :

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.

Please see our cancellation policy

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We look forward to working with you. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Please do not allow your puppy to interact with other people or puppies on your way to and from our meeting spot. We don’t want our puppies to get worried or over excited because their evaluation.

Items to bring with you:

• • Appropriate clothing such as rain gear, gloves, umbrella, sunscreen, or sunglasses – this class will be outdoors!
  • Your puppy on a harness or a regular buckle/snap collar. If your equipment is too loose or you feel like your puppy could slip out of their collar or harness, please use a safety clip or carabiner to clip your harness and collar together. If you’re unsure how to do so, bring a safety clip or carabiner with you and your instructor will assist you.
  • A regular 4-6 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.
  • An obscene amount of small, amazing treats. You will need about one *full* sandwich bag of treats, maybe more if you have a large puppy. We recommend having a mix of very high value treats (basically anything that will have your dog asking, “What did I do to deserve this?” like deli turkey, steak, stinky sardines, string cheese, Real Meat treats, Zukes Z-Filets, Etta Says freeze-dried liver, Baa-Baa Q’s lamb lung, etc.) and low to moderate value treats (dog biscuits or kibble).
  • Clicker (optional)
  • An interactive toy that you and your puppy can play tug with together like a long soft toy, long rope, braided fleece tug, ball on a string, etc.
  • Poop bags

This page has important details about what to bring to class, etc.  Please read it thoroughly!  

Please download or view the following:

• Marley to Lassie in 7 Days – If you want to do some homework before class, start this now!
• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Tips for Keeping Dogs Quiet in Class – Please read this article before class if your dog tends to be barky, or if they’ve attended classes and had a hard time being quiet.
• Directions to the training center

NOTE: This class is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact our store ASAP to see if the Growly Dog class, or private lessons are more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your Basic Manners class starts.
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Bring these items to your class, unless otherwise specified.

• Vaccination records. Contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. You can also email them to admin@doggiezen.com
• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Rug, towel, dog bed, or mat to practice relaxing on in class. We have loaner towels, but having your own bed is best.
• Treat pouch or some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular buckle/snap collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• Regular 6 foot leash. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.

Please do NOT let your dog, child, or self greet the dogs without permission of the owner. Some of the dogs in your class may be shy and it would be scary to get too close, even if your dog is the friendliest dog on the planet.  When you first come to class, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.   The idea is to teach your dog to pay attention to you and relax in the presence of other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class. You are welcome to attend without your dog to keep up with the lessons so you don’t fall behind!

See you in class!

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.

Please download or view the following:

• How do dogs “see” with their noses?
• Nosework definitions and jargon that will be used in class.
• National Association of Canine Scentwork website for more information about the sport of nosework.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

NOTE: Dogs will wait in the car until their turn to search. When you arrive at the facility, come in without your dog for a briefing on what we will be doing and for the order the dogs will search.

Bring to class:

• Lots of stinky, non-crumbly treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a regular buckle/snap collar or martingale collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• A regular 4-6 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.)
• A 8-15 ft long-line leash (optional, we do have long-lines for purchase at the facility for $35).
• Something to occupy your dog while they wait inside your car in between runs

Nosework definitions:

Hide – The thing that your dog is searching for.

Primary – The initial type of hide that the dog is searching for, typically food.

Target Odor – The types of scents used in K9 Nosework or other scentwork trials (examples: birch, anise, and clove) in the form of essential oils.

Source – Where the odor is coming from.

Accessible – The dog can get their nose to the source of the odor.

Inaccessible – The dog cannot get their nose all the way to the source of the odor because it is out of reach.

Scent Cone – an imaginary cone-shaped area that begins at the source of the odor/scent and spreads in the search area.

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Please do NOT let your dog, child, or self greet the dogs without permission of the owner. Some of the dogs in your class may be shy and it would be scary to get too close, even if your dog is the friendliest dog on the planet.  When you first come to class, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.   The idea is to teach your dog to pay attention to you and relax in the presence of other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class. You are welcome to attend without your dog to keep up with the lessons so you don’t fall behind!

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.  

*Our first week of class will be just for humans!* Please leave your dog at home so you can fully listen, learn, and be ready for the following weeks of class where you and your dog will be working together. We will be going over a variety of topics including how to properly brush your dog and clip their nails without hurting them, what equipment is appropriate for your specific dog based on their coat type and texture, how to read their body language so we know how they’re feeling about the work we’re doing, and talking about the specific issues you may be having with your dog so the class can best meet your needs.

Class structure

This is a series class, meaning each Care and Grooming class has a fixed start and end date (unlike our Puppy Kindergarten or Intermediate Manners classes which are rolling admission). This structure means that your dog will have time to get to know their classmates since it will be the same dogs each week. The downside to this format is that Care and Grooming classes have less flexibility than our ongoing classes since you can’t swap in and out of class dates.

Please download or view the following:

• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to class:

• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. This is an especially active class, so you’ll need to make sure your shoes can stay on your feet and you won’t hurt yourself moving quickly in them!
• Brush/Comb/Nail Clippers/etc. to practice with during class. We will go over what items are appropriate for your dog and their coat type during the first week of class and do have items here available to use, but it’s best for the dog to learn on the items you will be using at home.
• Rug, towel, thin dog bed, or mat to practice relaxing on in class. We have loaner towels, but having your own bed is best.
• Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular buckle/snap collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• A regular 4-10 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.

NOTE: This class is not a good first training class, and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact info@doggiezen.com to see if the Growly Dog class is more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.
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When you first come into the classroom, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.  Please do this instead of having your dog meet other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship!

Please download or view the following:

• How do dogs “see” with their noses?
• Nosework definitions and jargon that will be used in class
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to class:

• Lots of stinky, non-crumbly treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a regular buckle/snap collar or martingale collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• A regular 4-6 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.)
• A 10-15 ft long-line leash (optional, we do have long-lines for purchase at the facility for $35)
• Something for your dog to lick or chew (optional, frozen chicken bone broth or cream cheese can be provided at the facility)

Nosework definitions:

Hide – The thing that your dog is searching for.

Primary – The initial type of hide that the dog is searching for, typically food.

Target Odor – The types of scents used in K9 Nosework or other scentwork trials (examples: birch, anise, and clove) in the form of essential oils.

Source – Where the odor is coming from.

Accessible – The dog can get their nose to the source of the odor.

Inaccessible – The dog cannot get their nose all the way to the source of the odor because it is out of reach.

Scent Cone – an imaginary cone-shaped area that begins at the source of the odor/scent

__________________________________

Please do NOT let your dog, child, or self greet the dogs without permission of the owner. Some of the dogs in your class may be shy and it would be scary to get too close, even if your dog is the friendliest dog on the planet.  When you first come to class, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.   The idea is to teach your dog to pay attention to you and relax in the presence of other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class. You are welcome to attend without your dog to keep up with the lessons so you don’t fall behind!

This class is specifically for ‘reactive’ dogs. Please leave your dog in the car and come into the classroom for a brief check in. The assistant will help escort dogs each dog into their training pod individually.

Please download or view the following:

• How do dogs “see” with their noses?
• Nosework definitions and jargon that will be used in class
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to class:

• Lots of stinky, non-crumbly treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a regular buckle/snap collar or martingale collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• A regular 4-6 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.)
• A 10-15 ft long-line leash (optional, we do have long-lines for purchase at the facility for $35)
• Something for your dog to lick or chew (optional, frozen chicken bone broth or cream cheese can be provided at the facility)

Nosework definitions:

Hide – The thing that your dog is searching for.

Primary – The initial type of hide that the dog is searching for, typically food.

Target Odor – The types of scents used in K9 Nosework or other scentwork trials (examples: birch, anise, and clove) in the form of essential oils.

Source – Where the odor is coming from.

Accessible – The dog can get their nose to the source of the odor.

Inaccessible – The dog cannot get their nose all the way to the source of the odor because it is out of reach.

Scent Cone – an imaginary cone-shaped area that begins at the source of the odor/scent

NOTE: This class can accommodate ‘reactive’ dogs with some advanced notice. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact the instructor Alyssa@doggiezen.com. If this class is not the right fit, we can refund or apply your class fee to private sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.
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Please do NOT let your dog, child, or self greet the dogs without permission of the owner. Some of the dogs in your class may be shy and it would be scary to get too close, even if your dog is the friendliest dog on the planet.  When you first come to class, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.   The idea is to teach your dog to pay attention to you and relax in the presence of other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class. You are welcome to attend without your dog to keep up with the lessons so you don’t fall behind!

Instructions

Please do not allow your puppy to interact with other people or puppies on your way to and from our meeting spot. We don’t want our puppies to get worried or over excited because this can build bad habits and associations.

Items to bring with you:

• • Appropriate clothing such as rain gear, gloves, umbrella, sunscreen, or sunglasses – this class will be outdoors!
  • Your puppy on a harness or a regular buckle/snap collar. If your equipment is too loose or you feel like your puppy could slip out of their collar or harness, please use a safety clip or carabiner to clip your harness and collar together. If you’re unsure how to do so, bring a safety clip or carabiner with you and your instructor will assist you.
  • A regular 4-6 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.
  • An obscene amount of small, amazing treats. You will need about one *full* sandwich bag of treats, maybe more if you have a large puppy. We recommend having a mix of very high value treats (basically anything that will have your dog asking, “What did I do to deserve this?” like deli turkey, steak, stinky sardines, string cheese, Real Meat treats, Zukes Z-Filets, Etta Says freeze-dried liver, Baa-Baa Q’s lamb lung, etc.) and low to moderate value treats (dog biscuits or kibble).
  • Clicker (optional)
  • An interactive toy that you and your puppy can play tug with together like a long soft toy, long rope, braided fleece tug, ball on a string, etc.
  • Water and water bowl, especially in the summer. It’s important to keep your dog (and you!) dog cool and hydrated during your sessions.
  • Poop bags

Please see your instructions email or the online portal to check the location of each of your sessions – they may be different.

Current locations are:

University Village

We’ll be meeting on the large turf area in front of the Apple store (yellow star on map) between Sephora and Elemental Pizza. There are multiple parking options in easy walking distance if the lot directly in front of the turf area is full.

Latitude/Longitude coordinates for GPS or smartphone 47° 39′ 49.0061″ N 122° 17′ 59.4539″ W

Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

The location can be accessed by walking up the stairs or path from the playground or by taking the small dirt path off of Roosevelt Way NE.

If you enter the park from the main entrance across from NE 85th street, make a right on the path until you reach the stairs leading down to the playground area.

We will be meeting in the area above the playground (yellow star on the map). Parking can be found along Roosevelt Way NE or NE 82nd St.

Latitude/Longitude coordinates for GPS or smartphone

47° 41′ 23.1752″ N 122° 19′ 2.8063″ W

 

Golden Gardens Park

When you enter the park, continue to take the main road all the way down to the water. Once you reach the stop sign, make a right and continue down until you reach the large building (Bathhouse) to your left.

We will be meeting in the large grass field next to the playground (yellow star on the map).

Latitude/Longitude coordinate for GPS or smartphones: 47° 41′ 32.8484″ N 122° 24′ 16.0243″ W

Woodland Park Rose Garden

We will meet right outside the garden entrance (yellow star on the map). There is neighborhood parking across N 50th street and there is a paid parking lot right next to the park.

Latitude/Longitude coordinate for GPS or smartphones: 47° 39′ 57.4121″ N 122° 21′ 1.4735″ W

Richmond Beach

We will meet at the entrance to the trail down to the beach (yellow star on the map). Park in any available spot in the three lots leading down to the water and then follow the marked paths down to the beach trail. There is a large sign where we will meet before heading down to the beach.

Latitude/Longitude coordinate for GPS or smartphones: 47° 45′ 52.537″ N 122° 23′ 9.2281″ W

Green Lake Park

We will meet in the grassy area near the playground (yellow star on map). There is a parking lot directly across from our meeting location.

Latitude/Longitude coordinate for GPS or smartphones: 47° 40′ 52.0529″ N 122° 19′ 43.6955″ W

Discovery Park

We’ll meet in the large field (yellow star on map) to the southwest of the intersection of 36th Ave W and Discovery Park Blvd. There is a dirt path that leads from the intersection toward the field.There is street parking on 36th if the lot near the visitor center is full. If you park at the visitor center, the field is just downhill.

THINGS TO DO AHEAD OF TIME

• • Vaccination records. Please email your puppy’s latest vaccination records to admin@doggiezen.com unless we already have the latest records on file. You can also ask your vet to email it to us.

HEALTH

• If your puppy is sick (coughing, vomiting, really tired, red or runny eyes, diarrhea, nasal discharge, etc.) PLEASE don’t bring him/her to class and inform us immediately

RESCHEDULING OR REFUNDS : Please see our cancellation policy

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Class Location:  SEE ABOVE – This class meets at various locations

We look forward to working with you. Please contact us if you have any questions.

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.  A link to this page should be in your confirmation email, so save that for future reference. Check out this page again before your class, as we may add more files for you to reference.

Please download or view the following:

• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Veiw & Swap Sessions lets you look up your puppy class reservations and change them. You have 6  reserved classes, beginning on the date you selected when you registered. You need to contact the office at least 48 hours in advance by email or phone to change any of your puppy fun and focus classes but if you log in you can change them as late as 24 hours in advance.
• Directions to the training center, which is located at 925 NW 49th Street in Ballard, Suite C (Seattle).

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to Class

1. Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
2. Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. This is an especially active class, so you’ll need to make sure your shoes can stay on your feet and you won’t hurt yourself moving quickly in them!
3. Rug, towel, thin dog bed, or mat to practice relaxing on in class. We have loaner towels but having your own bed is best.
4. Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
5. Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
6. Your dog on a harness, or snap collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
7. A regular 4-10 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.
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We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship!

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.

Please download or view the following:

• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker

• This class focuses on obedience skills for the AKC Rally Dog Obedience Competition sport.

• Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!

• Clicker and treat pouch will be used for the first four weeks of class but both will be incrementally weened.  To understand this process, please read Marley to Lassie in 7 days.

• Tips for Keeping Dogs Quiet in Class – Please read this article before class if your dog tends to be barky, or if they’ve attended classes and had a hard time being quiet.

• Directions to the training center

Please bring with you to class:

• Vaccination records. Contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet. You can also bring them yourself and give it to your trainer.
• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. 
• Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular buckle/snap collar. There will be no correctional collars allowed during class or during the test.
• A regular 4-10 ft leash and a 10-15 ft training lead preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.
• Grooming tool

• NOTE: This class is not a first training class and is for dogs who have had previous manners-type classes and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact us ASAP to see if the Growly Dog class, Focus and Control, or private lessons are more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your Advanced Manners class starts.

Your class will be held at the training center for Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle.  Click here for directions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.  

Class structure

This is a series class, meaning each Public Manners class has a fixed start and end date (unlike our Puppy Kindergarten or Intermediate Manners classes which are rolling admission). This structure means that your dog will have time to get to know their classmates since it will be the same dogs each week. The downside to this format is that Public Manners classes have less flexibility than our ongoing classes since you can’t swap in and out of class dates. Please try to pick your Public Manners class so that you won’t have to miss a class.

Please download or view the following:

• Marley to Lassie in 7 Days – If you want to do some homework before class, start this now!
• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to class:

• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. This is an especially active class, so you’ll need to make sure your shoes can stay on your feet and you won’t hurt yourself moving quickly in them!
• Rug, towel, thin dog bed, or mat to practice relaxing on in class. We have loaner towels, but having your own bed is best.
• Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular buckle/snap collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• A regular 4-10 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.)

NOTE: This class is not a good first training class, and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact info@doggiezen.com to see if the Growly Dog class is more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.
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When you first come into the classroom, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.  Please do this instead of having your dog meet other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship!

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.  

Class structure

This is a series class, meaning each Sports Sampler class has a fixed start and end date (unlike our Puppy Kindergarten or Intermediate Manners classes which are rolling admission). This structure means that your puppy will have time to get to know their classmates since it will be the same dogs each week. The downside to this format is that Sports Sampler classes have less flexibility than our ongoing classes since you can’t swap in and out of class dates. Please try to pick your Sports Sampler class so that you won’t have to skip class.

Please download or view the following:

• Marley to Lassie in 7 Days – If you want to do some homework before class, start this now!
• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to class:

• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. This is an especially active class, so you’ll need to make sure your shoes can stay on your feet and you won’t hurt yourself moving quickly in them!
• Rug, towel, thin dog bed, or mat to practice relaxing on in class. We have loaner towels, but having your own bed is best.
• Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular buckle/snap collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
• A regular 4-10 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.)

NOTE: This class is not a good first training class, and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact info@doggiezen.com to see if the Growly Dog class is more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.
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When you first come into the classroom, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.  Please do this instead of having your dog meet other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

• 1. Your puppy, already wearing a harness.
• 2. Please bring high value treats. We will be taking several training breaks to teach your puppy to focus on you around distractions.
• 3.  A clicker (or a verbal marker is fine if that is what you have been using.)

LOCATION AND PARKING

• • https://ahimsadogtraining.com/directions/

HEALTH

• If your puppy is sick (coughing, vomiting, really tired, red or runny eyes, diarrhea, nasal discharge, etc.) PLEASE don’t bring him/her to puppy Playtime and inform us immediately

FOOD AND TREATS

• Make sure to feed your pup breakfast before playtime. Research indicates that similar to humans, dogs perform better and have better self-control after eating breakfast.

RESCHEDULING OR REFUNDS : Teen Play and Train can be fully refunded if Ahimsa is notified by email at least 7 calendar days prior to your first purchased session date, or you can receive a gift certificates if Ahimsa is notified at least 2 calendar days prior. If Ahimsa is notified by email after your puppy Playtime begins, you will receive a pro-rated gift certificate starting with 2 days after your cancellation, charged at the regular (non-package) price for sessions used. Please see our cancellation policy

 

Here’s some info about play:

• A bouncing play bow means “Just Kidding!” and is meant to excuse the puppy for any biting, pinning, or chasing that follows. It also is used to get another dog to engage in play.
• A T-stance, where one puppy puts her head or body over the other dog’s neck, can be confrontational. Usually, the bottom dog will just wriggle out or the puppy will change her mind and do a play bow instead. But sometimes they get “stuck” in a T-stance and it moves into a growling match.
• Puppy biting (or jaw sparring, which looks kind of like the dogs are making out, with teeth) can be bad or good. If the bites are short and slow, with mostly open mouths, that’s great! Bite & Hold or Bite & Shake are moves that can be more threatening, so we interrupt puppies when they’re doing that. If they have a hard time finding another way to play, they may be too excited or even stressed out by the situation.
• Chasing can be bad or good. A bow plus running away means, “Chase me!” but a slinking run away with no bow or tail tucked means the puppy is fleeing. If you aren’t sure, grab the chaser in this game and see if the puppy that was being chased comes running back for more.
• Uneven, non-reciprocal play should be interrupted immediately. For example, if one dog is spending more time on defense than the other, or the “bully” is stiff and not bouncy. But even a dog that is playing may overwhelm a shy puppy and should be redirected or possibly given a time out for 5-15 seconds if they do not listen to a shy puppy’s cut-off signals.
• Cut-off signals include: sitting, turning away, yawning, sniffing the ground, moving extra-slow, hiding under furniture, crouching as if to get away. More extreme cut-off signals can be growling, baring teeth, or air-snapping.
• Never pin a puppy down as punishment. They love play enough that taking away their chance to play will be punishing enough for rude behavior. If your puppy is having a hard time respecting other dogs’ boundaries, have him play with a well-socialized adult dog that can correct appropriately through avoidance and possibly a growl or airsnap. An adult dog’s timing and understanding of what good play looks like is much better than most humans can do.
• If your puppy is growling out of fear, we do not reprimand her, but rather get her to a safer place asap.

 

RECOMMENDED READING

Puppy socialization and training: 

• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual pdf version of which comes with your class
• Social, Civil and Savvy: Training & Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs by Laura VanArendonk
• The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnel and Brenda Scidmore

Introducing your puppy to your adult dogs:

• What to expect: Introducing your puppy to your adult dogs online article by Laurie Luck: https://www.clickertraining.com/what-to-expect-introducing-a-puppy-to-your-adult-dogs

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior position statements on Puppy socialization:

https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Puppy_Socialization_Position_Statement_Download_-_10-3-14.pdf

Punishment:

https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Punishment_Position_Statement-download_-_10-6-14.pdf

Dominance:

https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Dominance_Position_Statement_download-10-3-14.pdf

 

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Class Location: Ahimsa Dog Training is in Seattle, and our dedicated training facility is at 925 NW 49th Street, Suite C in Ballard, just off Leary Way.  Our main office phone number is 206-364-4072.

We look forward to working with you. Please contact us if you have any questions.

If you haven’t done so recently, please fill out the Canine History Form at least 5 days before your class. It’s important for us to have a truthful, in-depth history on your dog. Expect to take up to an hour (most take around 30 minutes).

Tips for Class:

Because your dog will be hanging out in the car before and after their 25 minutes in the room, you may want to bring chews or a Kong stuffed with canned food to give them. If they’re comfortable in a crate, you might even cover it with a curtain or blanket so that they aren’t triggered by people or dogs walking past. If you have a seat belt for your dog this would be a good time to use it.

***If you are not able to have someone wait with your dog in your car and are not comfortable leaving them alone please contact us by phone or email at least one week prior to your session to discuss options.***

For their time in the room, you’ll want to have a few kinds of treats, but most importantly, bring whatever is their absolute favorite: boiled chicken, hot dogs, string cheese, etc. They’re in a new space, so we’ll need to up the ante!

This page has important details about what to have ready for your class, etc.  A link to this page should be in your confirmation email, so save that for future reference. Check out this page again before your class, as we may add more files for you to reference.

Please download or view the following:

• Marley to Lassie in 7 Days – If you want to do some homework before class, start this now!
• Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker.
• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!
• Veiw & Swap Sessions lets you look up your puppy class reservations and change them. You have 6  reserved classes, beginning on the date you selected when you registered. You need to contact the office at least 48 hours in advance by email or phone to change any of your puppy fun and focus classes but if you log in you can change them as late as 24 hours in advance.
• Directions to the training center

Before class:

1. Vaccination records. Email us your vaccination records (a picture is also fine) or contact your vet to have them fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc., this is usually a receipt) to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet.

Bring to Class

1. Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
2. Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. This is an especially active class, so you’ll need to make sure your shoes can stay on your feet and you won’t hurt yourself moving quickly in them!
3. Rug, towel, thin dog bed, or mat to practice relaxing on in class. We have loaner towels, but having your own bed is best.
4. Clicker (optional, will be provided in your first week of class)
5. Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
6. Your dog on a harness, or a regular buckle/snap collar. If you’re used to using a correction collar (i.e. slip/choke chain or prong collar), please talk to your instructor about whether a harness or regular collar is a safe alternative.
7. A regular 4-10 ft leash, preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash. Many nylon and chain are painful on your hands and flexi-leashes are often disasters in class.)

NOTE: This class is not a good first training class, and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact our office ASAP to see if the Growly Dog class, or private lessons are more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.
___________________________________

When you first come into the classroom, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.  Please do this instead of having your dog meet other dogs.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship!

This page has important details about the rules to follow and what to expect.

Preparation:  If you do not already have an alarm code, please email admin@doggiezen.com at least 72 hours before your rental with Subject Line: Need Alarm Code.  Please save your code for future rentals and do not share it with anyone. This code is assigned to you and is for your use only. Make sure you have your door lock/alarm code instructions with you on the day of your room rental.

Location: The North Alley Room is at our Seattle Satellite Campus 902 NW 49th Street – room is accessible through the north alley on the backside of the building. Be sure to head in through the north alley door and not the street door!

Parking: You are welcome to park in the alley parallel to the Ahimsa building  between the door and 9th street. Please make sure there is still room for cars to drive down the alley. There is also free street parking.

If your dog is reactive and you would like to walk around the neighborhood, please do so on a different block from the training center to avoid the dogs and people taking classes in the 49th Street Room or coming out of the North Alley room.

Arrival – Unlock Door and Disarm the Alarm System: To use the North Alley room, you will need to unlock the door (which also disarms the alarm).

Door Lock – To unlock, enter your 4-digit code and press the check mark. (See video at the bottom of the page.)

During your Stay:
Please turn the lock so that other people know the room is occupied. There is a light switch just to right of the door as you enter. The light switches for the back half of the room are to your right if you are facing the garage door.

Before you leave:
Please clean up after your dog. There are supplies and a trash can on the cleaning cart. Please put any used bowls, towels or toys in the dirty dish bin. Please put any equipment that you used away. If you need to dispose of pet poop, please put that in our outside trash can on 49th street.

Departure – Arm the Alarm System and Lock Door:
Alarm – Touch the screen to display the options, select Arm Away (red lock symbol), enter your code. This will arm the system and give you 60 seconds to leave. If you need more time, select +60 or if you need to stop arming the alarm press the red x at the bottom of the screen. (See video at the bottom of the page.)

Door Lock – To lock after exiting, press any key on the pad to lock up the room. Please test the handle to make sure the door is locked

If you have problems with the security system please text/call  Wynona directly at 206-930-0934. You can also reach our main office 9am – 5pm M-F at 206-364-4072.

Cancellations: We are holding the space  just for you so if you need to cancel this must be done 7 days in advance for a full refund.

Rescheduling: Sessions cannot be swapped or reschedule.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Have a good time!

Wynona

Door Lock Video

 

Arming the Alarm System Video

 

 

Class structure

This is a series class, meaning each Grooming for Puppies class has a fixed start and end date (unlike our Puppy Kindergarten classes which are rolling admission). 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. The downside to this format is the classes have less flexibility than our ongoing classes since you can’t swap in and out of class dates. Please try to pick your Grooming for Puppies class so that you won’t have to skip class.

Play time

This class  includes a puppy play time, which can be too stimulating for some puppies. We will work with  you to make sure that your puppy’s social interactions are safe and positive for them and their social partners. If your puppy can’t be safely integrated into the play groups, we may have them work on self-control and relaxation during the play times.

Motivators!

We’ll be teaching your puppy using a lot of positive reinforcement, so you’ll want to bring them to class ready to work for what you’ve got! That means bringing a variety of high-value treats, toys and your best goofy puppy voice, and making sure that they haven’t just eaten a meal or completely tired themselves out.  It may be helpful to give them a moderate amount of exercise before class so that they aren’t too excited, but overly tired puppies can be cranky with each other.

A link to this page should be in your confirmation email, so save that for future reference.

Please download or view the following files:

• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual (about 40 pages)
• Tips for Keeping Dogs Quiet in Class (you may want to read this, even if your dog isn’t a barker)

Your class will be held at the training center for Ahimsa Dog Training, located at 925 NW 49th Street, Suite C in Ballard, just off Leary Way. Click here for directions. The phone number is 206-364-4072.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on Missing Class. Please also read our Cancellation Policy, if you haven’t already.

Here’s what to bring:

• Vaccinations (fax in advance). Contact your vet now to have them fax us proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc. to (206) 866-6786. Have them write “Ahimsa Dog Training class” on the first page or cover sheet. You can also bring them yourself and give it to the trainer at your first class (this is usually a receipt from your vet).
• Please bring your dog into the training center ON LEASH.
• Many different kinds of treats, especially small or easily breakable, stinky treats – string cheese, Real Meat treats, Zukes Z-Filets, Etta Says freeze-dried liver, Baa-Baa Q’s lamb lung, deli meat, etc.  You are often trying to compete OFF LEASH with other dogs!
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats. Preferably an official treat pouch or a fanny pack, something you can get treats out of easily.
• Tug / squeaky toys – we do have several at the training center. Most dogs prefer other dogs’ toys, but some dogs prefer their own.
• Bring your clicker if you have one. Your instructor will give them out if you don’t have one.

Please do NOT let your dog, child, or self greet the dogs without permission of the owner. Some of the dogs in your class may be shy and it would be scary to get too close, even if your dog is the friendliest dog on the planet.  When you first come to class, please find a spot to sit, then calmly massage your dog or work on training.   The idea is to teach your dog to pay attention to you and relax in the presence of other dogs. There will be plenty of time to play, and we also encourage you to set up play dates with your classmates outside of class.

Please do not have your dog in any sort of correction collar (pinch collar, choke chain, Illusion collar, etc.). These collars are not allowed in our training center.

Please let your vet know that you’re taking a class with us (Ahimsa is pronounced Uh Him Suh)!  Ask him or her if there is anything in particular that your dog should work on in class or at home.

We look forward to helping you and your dog have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship. Please contact us if you have any questions.

See you in class!

This page has important details about what to bring to class, etc.  Please read it!

Please bring:

• a bed, rug or towel for your dog to settle on
• a sandwich bag full of tasty treats (Think small, stinky and soft eg small pieces of chicken not kibble.)
• your dog on a regular, 6 foot leash
• We will have bones and toys at the training center but you can bring a few items that your dog has a tendency to guard. Please keep these items put away and talk to the instructor to see if it is appropriate to bring them out for your dog.

 

Please download or view the following files (it is not required that you do this before the seminar, though it may help you get more out of the class):

• Ahimsa Dog Training Manual (over 100 pages) – A fairly comprehensive manual on dog training do’s and don’ts. We recommend that you read at least the information on drop it, off, leave it, touch and come.

Your class will be held at Ahimsa Dog Training, located at 925 NW 49th Street, Suite C in Ballard, just off Leary Way. Click here for directions. Our main phone number is 206-364-4072.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  Please also read our Cancellation Policy, if you haven’t already.
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We look forward to helping you have a wonderful class experience and a great relationship with your dog. Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

See you in class!

WHERE:

Your class will be held at Discovery Park

Please download or view the following:

Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!

WHAT TO BRING:

Your dog’s current vaccination records. Have your veterinarian email info@doggiezen.com or fax 206-866-6786 us before you start your classes. Alternatively, please bring current vaccination records to your first class.

Treats. Bring lots of tiny treats. There will be other people and dogs in the class that might distract your dog. Yummy treats such as string cheese or boiled chicken will help you keep your dog’s attention and focus.

Treat pouch. It will keep your treats easily accessible while keeping your hands free.

Dog mat. You will need a portable dog bed, towel, blanket or mat for your dog to settle on.

Clicker. You will receive a free clicker in your first class. Please remember to bring it to all your classes. If your dog is afraid of a clicker or is unable to hear a clicker please feel free to use a verbal or visual marker.

Sound sensitive dog? Read our blog article about how to keep your dog from being afraid of the clicker

Harness. Have your dog on a harness or a regular collar. No choke or prone collars please.

Leash. Preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather leash about 6’ long. No retractable leashes please.

Comfortable shoes. Please do not wear high-heeled shoes, open-toed sandals or flip-flops. Sneakers or boots work best.

WHAT TO KNOW:

Click here for directions to our training center

 Please arrive at the training center 5-10 minutes before class. Many classes run back to back and a previous class might be still in progress if you arrive sooner.

When you enter the classroom, find an available training station and keep your dog busy using food puzzles, bully sticks, bones or his/her favorite toys. You can also play games with your dog that will boost your relationship and improve your dog’s attention. Visit our blog post Marley to Lassie in seven days for an example of such a game.

Keep your dog quiet in the class. Please read our blog post Stop barking! before class if your dog tends to be barky, or if s/he has attended classes and had a hard time being quiet.

 All family members are encouraged to attend classes. Please keep in mind that parents have to supervise their children during the entire class. No running or yelling is permitted.

 Please do not let your dog, child or self greet other dogs without the permission of the owner. Some dogs in the class may be shy or fearful, and not comfortable with such interactions.

If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him/her to the class. You are welcome to attend the class without your dog to keep up with the lessons so you don’t fall behind. Please click here for more information on absences and course cancellations.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.

When you arrive for your class, please LEAVE YOUR DOG IN YOUR CAR and come into the facility to check-in with the instructor. Dogs for this class will be entering and exiting the classroom one at a time.

Have your vet fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc.) to (206) 866-6786. You can also bring them yourself and give it to your instructor.

If you need to change your reservations, you can log in on our website to view your current reservations and the possible options for swapping them. You can use your 6 Advanced Agility reservations for any Advanced Agility class within 3 months of your first reservation.

You will need to bring the following items to class:

• Dog on a regular buckle/snap collar, head collar, and/or harness. (We prefer for dogs to be on harnesses if that is a safe option for you and your dog. Please do not bring them to class on a correction collar.)
• Leash – 4-6 foot soft nylon, cotton, or leather (no chain or flexi-leashes)
• An obscene amount of small, amazing, soft treats – You will need about one *full* sandwich bag of treats, maybe more if you have a large dog.  Variety also helps, so bring a few different types.
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Tug / squeaky toy – If your dog loves toys, this is a great time to use them in your training! Bring their absolute favorite, or even get a new one to turn into their agility-only toy.
• Food puzzle – You may want to bring a stuffed Kong (or two!), a bone, or other long-term chew to help  your dog relax during their down time.
• Dog bed for your dog to lay down on. We will have crates available for you to use, but many dogs will prefer to settle on their own mat or bed.
• Water bowl.

 

Our priority in this class is to ensure that all of the dogs and owners are safe and comfortable. To that end, we will have the dogs separated by fences with curtains that will give each dog their own private station to relax in when it’s another student’s turn on the equipment. You may want to remove or silence your dog’s tags before class to reduce the chances that another dog reacts to them.

See you in class!

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please notify your instructor asap and do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class and our cancellation policy.

• Please look at the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test to familiarize yourself with the 10 required skills.
• This class prepares your dog for real life scenarios (grooming, body handling, meeting other dogs, strangers, distractions such as wheeled items and sounds, walking through crowds, etc.).  If your dog has shown any nervousness or fear regarding any of these items, please read this article prior to class: www.animalhumanesociety.org/training/counter-conditioning-and-desensitization
• Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions on tips for teaching many of the behaviors we’ll cover in class, in case you need some extra help!

• Tips for Keeping Dogs Quiet in Class – Please read this article before class if your dog tends to be barky, or if they’ve attended classes and had a hard time being quiet.

• Directions to the training center

Please bring with you to class:

• Before the Session: Proof of your dog’s vaccinations. Please have your vet fax to 206-866-6786, or email to admin@doggiezen.com.
• Lots of tiny treats (you may feed something like 100 to your dog, so small is good).
• Comfortable shoes (with backs) on your feet. 
• Clicker (optional)
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats
• Your dog on a harness, head collar, or a regular snap collar. There will be no correctional collars allowed during class.
• A regular 4-10 ft leash and a 10-15 ft training lead preferably soft nylon, cotton or leather. Please don’t bring your dog to class on a retractable leash.
• Grooming tool

• NOTE: This class is not a first training class and is for dogs who have had previous manners-type classes and is not for dogs who growl, bark excessively, or are otherwise ‘reactive’ to other dogs or to people. If your dog has reactivity issues, please contact us ASAP to see if the Growly Dog class or private lessons are more appropriate. We can apply your class fee to those sessions if you contact us with enough notice before your class starts.

Your class will be held at the training center for Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle, located at 925 NW 49th Street, Suite C in Ballard, just off Leary Way.  Click here for directions.

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class.

If your dog growls, barks excessively, or is otherwise ‘reactive’ towards people and other dogs please contact us at info@doggiezen.com to see if other classes or private lessons are more appropriate.

Current vaccination records. Have your vet fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc.) to (206) 866-6786. You can also bring them yourself to give to your instructor.

WHAT TO BRING:

Your Dog on a regular buckle/snap collar, head collar, and/or harness. We prefer for dogs to be on harnesses if that is a safe option for you and your dog. Please do not bring them to class on a correction collar.

Treats. An obscene amount of small, amazing, soft treats – You will need about one *full* sandwich bag of treats, maybe more if you have a large dog.  Variety also helps, so bring a few different types.

Tug, toys or balls. If your dog loves toys, this is a great time to use them in your training! Bring their absolute favorite, or even get a new one to turn into their agility-only toy.

Dog bed or soft crate for off times or resting. We will have crates available for you to use, but many dogs will prefer to settle on their own mat or bed.

Comfortable shoes. Please do not wear high-heeled shoes, open-toed sandals or flip-flops. Sneakers work best, I may make you run with your dog.

WHAT TO KNOW:

Training Manual – 100+ page PDF with step-by-step instructions and tips for teaching your dog new behaviors. You can get started right away with training or in case you need some extra help!

Please arrive at the training center 5-10 minutes before class. Many classes run back to back and a previous class might be still in progress if you arrive sooner.

When you enter the classroom, find an available training station and keep your dog busy using food puzzles, bully sticks, bones or his/her favorite toys. You can also play games with your dog that will boost your relationship and improve your dog’s attention. Visit our blog post Marley to Lassie in 7 days for an example of such a game.

Keep your dog quiet in the class. Please read our blog post Stop barking! before class if your dog tends to be barky, or if s/he has attended classes and had a hard time being quiet.

 All family members are encouraged to attend classes. Please keep in mind that parents have to supervise their children during the entire class. No running or yelling is permitted.

 Please do not let your dog, child or self greet other dogs without the permission of the owner. Some dogs in the class may be shy or fearful, and not comfortable with such interactions.

If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring him/her to the class. You are welcome to attend the class without your dog to keep up with the lessons so you don’t fall behind. Please click here for more info on missing class and our cancellation policy.

Click here for directions to our training center, which is located at 925 NW 49th Street in Ballard, Suite C in Seattle.

See you in class!

When you arrive for your class, please LEAVE YOUR DOG IN YOUR CAR and come into the facility to check-in with the instructor. Dogs for this class will be entering and exiting the classroom one at a time.

Have your vet fax us proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, etc.) to (206) 866-6786. You can also bring them yourself and give it to your instructor.

You will need to bring the following items to class:

• Dog on a regular buckle/snap collar, head collar, and/or harness. (We prefer for dogs to be on harnesses if that is a safe option for you and your dog. Please do not bring them to class on a correction collar.)
• Leash – 4-6 foot soft nylon, cotton, or leather (no chain or flexi-leashes)
• An obscene amount of small, amazing, soft treats – You will need about one *full* sandwich bag of treats, maybe more if you have a large dog.  Variety also helps, so bring a few different types.
• Treat pouch – some way to easily access your treats.
• Tug / squeaky toy – If your dog loves toys, this is a great time to use them in your training! Bring their absolute favorite, or even get a new one to turn into their agility-only toy.
• Food puzzle – You may want to bring a stuffed Kong (or two!), a bone, or other long-term chew to help  your dog relax during their down time.
• Dog bed for your dog to lay down on. We will have crates available for you to use, but many dogs will prefer to settle on their own mat or bed.

 

Our priority in this class is to ensure that all of the dogs and owners are safe and comfortable. To that end, we will have the dogs separated by fences with curtains that will give each dog their own private station to relax in when it’s another student’s turn on the equipment. You may want to remove or silence your dog’s tags before class to reduce the chances that another dog reacts to them.

See you in class!

Absences & Course Cancellations:  If your dog is not feeling well, please notify your instructor asap and do not bring him or her to class.  Click here for more info on missing class and our cancellation policy.