Dog Training Classes
If you recently adopted a new dog companion and want to start your relationship on the right foot, or if you are looking to learn new skills with an old friend, PAWS dog training classes can help you accomplish your goals.

Puppy Training
Basic Dog Training I
Basic Dog Training II
Canine Good Citizen® Class
Challenging Dog Class I
Challenging Dog Class II


Puppy Training
This 6-week class, taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainer Rachele Berger, for puppies 12-20 weeks old, provides an opportunity to socialize your pup with other dogs as well as people, and give your dog the skills she or he needs to become a great adult dog. Rachele will cover commands such as “sit,” “down,” and “stand,” as well as how to deal with common puppy behavior issues such as chewing, jumping and housetraining. In addition, she'll give tips on grooming and handling for these young dogs. All participants should arrive with their pup on a 6-foot leash, with plenty of treats and a blanket for their puppy to lie on.

The fee for the course is $110 per puppy, a portion of which benefits PAWS. Class is limited to 8 puppies and their people. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. Puppies must be up-to-date on all required vaccinations, and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment. The class meets at an indoor facility at The Whole Pup in Edmonds. For more information, including directions, and to enroll, call 425.787.2500 x820 or e-mail programs@paws.org. In addition, you may enroll in person at PAWS at 15305 44th Ave. West in Lynnwood (directions) or Cat City at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle (directions).

Classes Offered:
No sessions scheduled at this time.

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Basic Dog Training I
This 6-week class, taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainer Rachele Berger, for puppies and dogs 5 months or older, teaches you how to effectively communicate with your dog. Basic commands give you the tools you need to get the behaviors you want. The class covers how dogs think and learn, pack structure and leadership, commands such as "sit," "down," "stay," "wait," "leave-it," "come" and more, as well as how to get your dog to reliably respond to your visual and/or verbal clues. All participants should arrive with their dog on a 6-foot leash, with plenty of treats and a blanket for their dog to lie on.

The fee for the course is $110 per dog, a portion of which benefits PAWS. Class is limited to 8 dogs and their people. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. All dogs must be up-to-date on shots, and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment. The class meets at an indoor facility at The Whole Pup in Edmonds. For more information, including directions, and to enroll, call 425.787.2500 x820 or e-mail programs@paws.org. In addition, you may enroll in person at PAWS at 15305 44th Ave. West in Lynnwood (directions) or Cat City at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle (directions).

Classes Offered:
Saturdays
June 28 - August 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class July 5)
July 12 - August 16 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
September 6 - October 18 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (no class Sept. 20)

Please download, print and complete this waiver form and mail it to PAWS to register for the course. You can also fax it to 425.742.5711. You will receive confirmation once your enrollment is received.

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Basic Dog Training II
This 5-week class, taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainer Rachele Berger, is for dogs who have completed PAWS’ (or other similar) Basic Dog Training I, is for families looking to advance with their dogs and build upon the foundation established in previous training. This fun and interactive course will help keep your dog working and learning, and help take you and your dog to the next level. All participants should arrive with their dog on a 6-foot leash, with plenty of treats and a blanket for their dog to lie on.

The fee for the course is $110 per dog, a portion of which benefits PAWS. Class is limited to 8 dogs and their people. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. All dogs must be up-to-date on shots, and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment. The class meets at an indoor facility at The Whole Pup in Edmonds. For more information, including directions, and to enroll, call 425.787.2500 x820 or e-mail programs@paws.org. In addition, you may enroll in person at PAWS at 15305 44th Ave. West in Lynnwood (directions) or Cat City at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle (directions).

Classes Offered:
No sessions scheduled at this time.

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AKC Canine Good Citizen® Class
This 5-week class, taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Canine Good Citizen evaluator Caren Malgesini, is for dogs who have completed PAWS' (or other similar) basic dog training and for families looking to prepare for and take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. Each week the class will practice different aspects of the ten test components. The AKC Canine Good Citizen test will be administered during the last class session, and a certificate will be awarded to all dogs who successfully pass the test. All participants should arrive with their dog on a 6-foot leash, with plenty of treats and a blanket for their dog to lie on.

The fee for the course is $120 per dog, a portion of which benefits PAWS. Class is limited to 8 dogs and their people. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. All dogs must be up-to-date on shots, and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment. The class meets at an indoor facility at The Whole Pup in Edmonds. For more information, including directions, and to enroll, call 425.787.2500 x820 or e-mail programs@paws.org. In addition, you may enroll in person at PAWS at 15305 44th Ave. West in Lynnwood (directions) or Cat City at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle (directions).

Classes Offered:
Sundays
July 13 - August 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
September 28 - October 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please download, print and complete this waiver form and mail it to PAWS to register for the course. You can also fax it to 425.742.5711. You will receive confirmation once your enrollment is received.

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Challenging Dog Class I
Does your dog have an explosive personality? Is he not allowed in regular obedience classes because of how he reacts to other dogs? The Challenging Dog Class I, taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainer Caren Malgesini, is designed for dogs who react strongly to their environment. These dogs often act without thinking. Students are taught how to help their dogs to focus on them. The dogs will learn how to look to their guardians for guidance, and both human and canine will learn how to keep their cool. The skills taught in this class can help your dog fit into a regular obedience class. All participants should arrive with their dog on a 6-foot leash, with plenty of treats and a blanket for their dog to lie on.

This 5-week course is intended for dogs adopted from PAWS through our Experienced Dog Adopter Program (EDAP), or who have been identified as needing additional foundation-building before entering basic obedience courses. This class is limited to 6 dogs and their people. The fee for the course is $110 per dog, a portion of which benefits PAWS. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. All dogs must be up-to-date on shots, and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment. The class meets at an indoor facility at The Whole Pup in Edmonds. For more information, including directions, and to enroll, call 425.787.2500 x820 or e-mail programs@paws.org. In addition, you may enroll in person at PAWS at 15305 44th Ave. West in Lynnwood (directions) or Cat City at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle (directions). In order to determine that this is the right class for you and your dog, we will ask you to complete a survey before enrollment is confirmed.

Classes Offered:
Sundays
June 29 - August 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (no class July 6)
August 10 - September 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (no class Aug. 31)

Please download, print and complete this waiver form and mail it to PAWS to register for the course. You can also fax it to 425.742.5711.

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Challenging Dog Class II
This 5-week Challenging Dog II class is offered as a continuation of our Challenging Dog I class and is designed for dogs ready for the next step in their training. Certified Pet Dog Trainer Caren Malgesini will continue to work with you and your dog on leash manners, safe interactions with other dogs, and will continue to help you teach your dog to look to you for guidance in unfamiliar situations. This class is limited to 6 dogs and their people. The fee for the course is $110 per dog, a portion of which benefits PAWS. Payment is due at the time of enrollment. All dogs must be up-to-date on shots, and proof of vaccinations must be presented upon enrollment. All participants should arrive with their dog on a 6-foot leash, with plenty of treats and a blanket for their dog to lie on.

The first class meets at an indoor facility at The Whole Pup in Edmonds, but will continue at a different location to give your dog more practice in unfamiliar settings. You will receive directions during the first week of class. Dogs enrolling in Challenging Dog II must have completed Challenging Dog I or have permission from the trainer. For more information and to enroll, call 425.787.2500 x820 or e-mail programs@paws.org. In addition, you may enroll in person at PAWS at 15305 44th Ave. West in Lynnwood (directions) or Cat City at 8503 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle (directions).

Classes Offered:
Sundays
June 29 - August 3 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (no class July 6)
September 21 - October 26 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Please download, print and complete this waiver form and mail it to PAWS to register for the course. You can also fax it to 425.742.5711.

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