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Puppy Pre-School

Socialization - puppy grows to be comfortable and calm around strangers and other dogs, as well as calm and confident in new environments.

Temperament - Puppy develops a soft mouth and is comfortable being handled while learning to control impulses.

Behavior - Sit, Down, Stand, Walk on a Loose Leash, Anti-jump, Leave it. In short, essential useful tools are learned and...

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Socialization - puppy grows to be comfortable and calm around strangers and other dogs, as well as calm and confident in new environments.

Temperament - Puppy develops a soft mouth and is comfortable being handled while learning to control impulses.

Behavior - Sit, Down, Stand, Walk on a Loose Leash, Anti-jump, Leave it. In short, essential useful tools are learned and reinforced

Dogs in this class must be under 18 weeks of age and must have had their first series of shots. Once your entrance in this class is confirmed you will receive a questionnaire via email. Please complete it and return it promptly. The first class is an orientation without dogs.

*Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students may be rescheduled

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Subject

Dog Training

Ages

8 to 100 year olds

Skill level

All difficulty levels

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Choose from 5 available sessions:

When

October 17, 2009 - November 21, 2009
Weekly on Saturdays
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Where

  • University Canine Learning Academy
    2920 NE Blakeley St
    Seattle, WA 98105 | Ravenna

Price: $150.00

Type

  • Class / Group Sessions

When

November 05, 2009 - December 16, 2009
Weekly on Wednesdays
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where

  • University Canine Learning Academy
    2920 NE Blakeley St
    Seattle, WA 98105 | Ravenna

Price: $150.00

Type

  • Class / Group Sessions

When

December 05, 2009 - January 23, 2010
Weekly

Where

  • University Canine Learning Academy
    2920 NE Blakeley St
    Seattle, WA 98105 | Ravenna

Price: $150.00

Type

  • Class / Group Sessions

When

December 10, 2009 - January 21, 2010
Weekly on Thursdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where

  • University Canine Learning Academy
    2920 NE Blakeley St
    Seattle, WA 98105 | Ravenna

Price: $150.00

Type

  • Class / Group Sessions

When

September 26, 2009 - October 27, 2009
Weekly on Saturdays
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where

  • University District
    2920 NE Blakeley St
    Seattle, WA 98105 | Ravenna

    Willing to travel up to 10 miles

Price: $150.00

Notes:

The 6 wk session costs $150.00.

Type

  • Class / Group Sessions

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  • "Great class that helped my pup & I."

    Review of Puppy Pre-School, December 24, 2008

    Linda is so much more fun than I expected! She is also awesome with all dogs & the humans that come with them. I'd had problems with my last puppy, as other instructors seem to think she was 'problem breed' or needed a lot of corrections that I didn't feel comfortable with. Finding Linda & UCLA dogs made having a second puppy so much more fun & helped make Mills into a great dog. The classes are very practical & I did like the way Linda would change the days activities to suit problems we were having, or speed up to suit the class. $ paws up for Linda!

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    Linda is so much more fun than I expected! She is also awesome with all dogs & the humans that come with them. I'd had problems with my last puppy, as other instructors seem to think she was 'problem breed' or needed a lot of corrections that I didn't feel comfortable with. Finding Linda & UCLA dogs made having a second puppy so much more fun & helped make Mills into a great dog. The classe...

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    Teacher's Response:

    Hi Shelia,

    Thank you! I can't wait to see what an awesome team you and Mills will make in the Rally Ring!!

    Warmest regards to you and the "kids",
    Linda

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    Hi Shelia,

    Thank you! I can't wait to see what an awesome team you and Mills will make in the Rally Ring!!

    Warmest regards to you and the "kids",
    Linda

  • "Great teacher, fun classes"

    Review of Puppy Pre-School, December 20, 2008

    Linda helped us teach our jack russell terrier (Logan, best dog in the world) to be a very well-behaved little gentleman. Her gentle, logical approach and knowledge of dog behavior make her technique more effective (and more fun!) than any punishment or domination-based technique could ever be. And you'll feel good about it too.

    If you have a new puppy, don't pass these classes up. They are definitely worth your time.

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    Linda helped us teach our jack russell terrier (Logan, best dog in the world) to be a very well-behaved little gentleman. Her gentle, logical approach and knowledge of dog behavior make her technique more effective (and more fun!) than any punishment or domination-based technique could ever be. And you'll feel good about it too.

    If you have a new puppy, don't pass these classes up. They a...

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    Teacher's Response:

    Hi Jhary,Tiffany and Logan,

    Thank you for posting this lovely review! I can't wait to see you guys again, you help make any class a joy to teach!

    Rally O is coming in January and I think it's right up Logan's alley.

    Hugs to Logan and thanks to you,

    Linda McVay

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    Hi Jhary,Tiffany and Logan,

    Thank you for posting this lovely review! I can't wait to see you guys again, you help make any class a joy to teach!

    Rally O is coming in January and I think it...

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