Run Wild Dog Sports & Training Center

Run Wild Dog Sports and Training Center offers a comprehensive range of training programs for both competitive dog sports and companion dog manners. Programs are structured as classes, workshops, seminars, and online courses, catering to various skill levels and goals.

For companion dogs, foundational manners classes like Puppy Kindergarten (8-16 weeks), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program (8-24 weeks), Companion Dog Manners, and Rowdy to Well-Mannered are available. They also offer Reactive Rover for dogs with on-leash reactivity. Private Manners Evaluation lessons are available to help owners choose the right class.

Sport classes include Agility (Intro to Agility, Foundation Agility One/Two, Novice, Intermediate, Competition, Advanced Competition, International Agility Practice League), Barn Hunt (Introduction to Barn Hunt, All-Levels Barn Hunt, Novice to Masters Private Lessons), Disc Dog (Introduction to Disc Dog, Disc Dog League), Flyball (Introduction to Flyball, Flyball Practice), Nose Work (Introduction to K9 Nose Work, Intro to K9 Nose Work 2, Intro to Odor, Vehicles and Exteriors, Skill Building NW1/NW2+/NW3+/Elite+), and Rally (Introduction to Rally – Novice Skills, Intermediate and Advanced Rally, Masters and Excellent Rally Coursework, All-Levels Rally Practice). They also offer “Sports for Fun” classes like Tricks, Freestyle, and Rally for Fun, Doggy Parkour, and Scent Games.

Many classes are 6-week courses, with some offering rolling admission or being semi-private. Online classes are a mix of self-guided and weekly series, often with options for instructor feedback or auditing. Private classes are available for both manners and agility. A New Student Orientation is offered to introduce their training philosophy and instructors.

Pricing Summary

Run Wild Dog Sports and Training Center offers various pricing structures including individual class bookings, package deals for members, and membership plans. Arena rentals for members range from $25-$45 per booking, with packages offering six bookings for the price of five. Non-members pay $30-$50 per booking for arena rentals, with no package options.

Membership options include Run Wild Yearly Lodging ($50/year), Run Wild Monthly ($15/month), Run Wild Yearly ($150/year), and Run Wild FAMILY ($200/year). These memberships provide benefits such as booking lodging, accessing off-leash areas, booking arenas for practice, and package deals on rentals.

Class packages are also available, such as the Puppy Class Package (Puppy Kindergarten + Companion Dog Manners with 15% discount) and the Companion Package (Manners Evaluation + Companion Dog Manners/Rowdy to Well-Mannered + Intermediate Manners/other class with 15% discount). The Sport Dog Package includes a Manners Evaluation, Performance Manners, and Sports Prep class. Online classes have varying prices, some with options for instructor feedback or auditing.

Policies

Refunds and date changes for arena bookings are available minus a $10 processing fee with at least 3 calendar days notice before the rental session date. Potty/poop accidents on artificial turf incur a $25 fee and require immediate cleanup following posted procedures. Outside trainers are not allowed to teach during rental sessions. Classes take precedence over rentals; if a scheduling mistake occurs, the account will be credited.

Run Wild Dog Sports and Training Center is a premier facility located on 20 acres along the Green River in Auburn, WA, approximately 30 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. They offer a wide range of services including classes, workshops, seminars, and facility rentals for dog events.

The center boasts two large arenas, outdoor grass competition fields, and on-site lodging and camping options for members, with separate lodging available for judges. Their training philosophy focuses on strengthening the bond between dog and owner, building solid foundations, and ensuring safety and enjoyment for all participants.

They provide training for both dog sports and companion dogs, catering to all ages and breeds, and emphasize reward and engagement in their teaching methods. Run Wild also offers membership plans that provide access to arena rentals for practice and lodging.

The facility includes the Run Wild Arena with new padded GrassTex artificial turf, a large Grass Competition Field, The Big Field for lure coursing and off-leash exercise, Zanee Arena for agility and barn hunt, and Kirbee Academy for companion classes and seminars. They also have a Phoenix Palace dormitory and RV/tent camping sites for overnight stays.

Run Wild aims to help dogs and owners have their best life and sports career together, offering a comprehensive environment for training, play, and competition.

How to Get Started!

To get started, dog owners can explore the variety of classes offered for both sports and companion dogs. A 15-minute Private Manners Evaluation is available to help determine the most suitable class for a dog, especially if there are concerns about excitability or reactivity.

New students can also check out the New Student Orientation to learn more about the training philosophy and instructors. For arena rentals, members and non-members can book directly through the BusyPaws scheduling system. For specific questions or recommendations, dog owners are encouraged to contact Run Wild Dog Sports via email.