Dog’s Day Out

Programs include Puppy Play & Train (45-min group sessions for 8-16 week old puppies), Drop-Off Puppy Training Camp (4 sessions over 2 weeks for puppies 8-18 weeks), Teens Camp (drop-off sessions for 4.5-month to 2-year-olds), Teens & Tweens Jumpstart (3-week course for adolescents), The Basics (6-week obedience course), and Reactive ReDo (behavior modification). All programs include the Puppy Parenting Webinar. Play groups are offered for teens and small dogs with human participation. Private lessons available in-person or virtually.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons and group classes vary in price; Puppy Play & Train is a 6-session package; Drop-Off Puppy Training Camp is $399 for 4 sessions; Teens Camp is $105/day; Puppy Parenting Webinar is $49.95. No refunds within 10 days of start date; no refunds for missed sessions, but make-ups may be requested with 24-hour notice if space is available. Camp date exchanges require 72-hour notice.

Policies

No refunds within 10 days of program start date. Missed sessions are not refunded but may be made up if requested via email at least 24 hours in advance and space is available. Camp date exchanges require 72-hour notice. Puppies must have first Distemper/Parvo vaccine 7 days prior to session. All dogs over 14 months must be spayed/neutered. No dogs in heat permitted. Limit of 2 people per dog in group sessions.

Dog’s Day Out is a science-based, positive reinforcement dog training and daycare center serving Seattle and surrounding areas. They offer group classes, private lessons, and intensive drop-off programs for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, all focused on fear-free, force-free methods. Their training is led by certified professionals, including Danette Johnston, CPDT-KA, CFFP, FDM, who emphasizes cooperative, effective, and fun training techniques. They specialize in puppy socialization, reactive dog rehabilitation, leash reactivity, adolescent behavior, and K9 Nosework. In addition to training, they provide dog daycare services at two locations—Ballard and Burien—with structured play, supervised socialization, and behavior guidance. They also offer educational webinars, puppy parenting courses, and a unique “Barks & Babes” program to prepare dogs for life with babies. Their facility-based programs include structured drop-off camps for puppies and teens, with small class sizes and certified trainers present at all times.

They prioritize early socialization, encouraging owners to begin training before 16 weeks of age, and provide evidence-based resources from the AVMA and ASAB. Their programs are designed to build confidence, improve communication, and prevent behavioral issues through positive reinforcement, clicker training, and structured play. They also offer specialized small dog play groups and teen play groups with human participation to support owner education.

Dog’s Day Out is committed to helping owners understand their dog’s behavior and provides ongoing support through blogs, workshops, and direct trainer access. Their services are tailored for dogs of all sizes and temperaments, with clear vaccination and spay/neuter requirements for group programs.

Accomplishments

Danette Johnston, lead trainer, is a CPDT-KA, CFFP, and FDM certified professional with expertise in puppy development, reactive dog rehabilitation, and positive reinforcement training. The business provides evidence-based training aligned with AVMA and ASAB guidelines and offers specialized programs for reactive and adolescent dogs.

How to Get Started!

Owners can register for programs directly through the website’s online registration links. For questions or custom requests, contact via phone or email. New clients must review vaccination requirements and complete registration forms. For teens or reactive dogs, prior instructor approval or a play group evaluation may be required before drop-off camp enrollment.