C J’s Dog Training

CJ’s Dog Training offers several group classes and private lessons. The Puppy Primer Class is a single session for owners (without puppies) covering basics like housetraining, chewing, and socialization, with the $15 fee applicable to Puppy Kindergarten.

Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies 9-18 weeks old, focusing on socialization, bite inhibition, and basic commands like sit, down, and come. Beginning Obedience is for dogs 4.5 months and older, teaching manners, self-control, loose leash walking, and attention in distracting environments.

Intermediate Obedience builds on Beginning Obedience, increasing self-control with distractions and including Canine Good Citizen test exercises. Rally Obedience is a dog sport class that improves obedience skills and strengthens the bond between handler and dog, with Beginning Obedience as a prerequisite. Private lessons are available for specific needs, scheduling conflicts, or dogs not suited for group classes, offered in-home or at the facility.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Primer Class is $15, with this fee creditable towards Puppy Kindergarten. Puppy Kindergarten is $135 for a 6-week class. Beginning Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, and Rally Obedience classes are each $145 for a 6-week class.

Policies

Pre-registration and proof of vaccinations are required for all classes except Puppy Primer. Vaccination forms must be returned at least one week before the first class. If a class fills while an application is pending, the client will be notified to reschedule or be placed on a waiting list.

CJ’s Dog Training is dedicated to saving dogs’ lives through the education of owners on how dogs think and through the education of dogs using effective, humane training methods. They aim to help dog owners understand and enjoy their puppies and dogs, providing them with a great head start in life.

The business offers classes for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on teaching good manners, self-control, and addressing unwanted behaviors. Their training methods are based on how dogs and people learn, utilizing rewards and positive reinforcement, explicitly stating they do not use pain or punishment.

Classes are held indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. They emphasize building confidence in insecure dogs and establishing positive leadership. The goal is to help owners be happy with their dogs and provide a foundation for those interested in dog sports.

Accomplishments

Carol Andrew (C.J.) has been teaching classes since 1985. She is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and a CGC Evaluator. C.J. has taught classes for the local chapter of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).

She is a member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) and The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She is also past President of the Northwest Poodle Obedience Club (NWPOC). Her dogs have participated in various dog sports, winning titles and ribbons, including High in Trial.

How to Get Started!

To get started, prospective clients can call to register or download the relevant application packet (Puppy Packet or Beginning Obedience Packet) from the website. The completed registration/responsibility waiver form should be submitted online, then downloaded and returned via mail or email. A vaccination form, completed by a veterinarian, must be returned at least one week before the first class. For the Puppy Primer Class, clients only need to call to attend.