Spot & Co

Spot & Co. offers classes including Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner Obedience, Advanced Training, Agility, and Rally. Classes are typically 4 weeks long and cost $165. They also provide individual behavior consultations. They teach 12-14 classes each week.

Pricing Summary

All classes starting after September 1st are 4 weeks, $165. Vouchers are available to new dog adopters for low cost dog training at SPOT & CO.

Spot & Co. is a dog training business founded by Sue Pearson in 1994, promoting dog-friendly training through positive reinforcement, food rewards, and games. They offer a variety of classes for puppies and adult dogs, as well as individual behavior consultations.

The business emphasizes building a positive relationship between owners and their dogs, using easy, fun, and effective methods in a family-friendly environment. They are committed to educating the public about positive training and provide demonstrations and seminars.

Spot & Co. also actively supports the Iowa City Care and Adoption Center by providing training to volunteers and shelter dogs, and offering low-cost training vouchers to new adopters. They have over 20 years of exemplary service.

Accomplishments

Sue Pearson holds a Master’s degree in Education and founded SPOT & CO. Dog Training in 1994. She is a charter member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), served as Treasurer for the APDT Board of Directors, and was instrumental in creating a Council for Trainer Certification and developing the APDT trainer certification test. She received the “Entrepreneurship Benefiting Animals Award” in 2006 and was named the “Ian Dunbar Member of the Year” by APDT in 2007.

Judy Warth holds a degree in Business Administration and received the “Entrepreneurship Benefiting Animals Award” in 2006. Lisa Pooley has Master of Arts degrees in Russian and English literature, co-founded the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation, and received the “Dances with Dogs Humane Award” in 2006 and the “Governor’s Volunteer award” in 2008. Kristin Johnson holds a B.A. degree in English with minors in French and Psychology, and received the “Governor’s Volunteer Award” in 2009. Jessica Neuzil has a B.A. in Linguistics and a minor in Psychology. Katie Murph is working on a degree in Classics.

How to Get Started!

To register for a class, clients should email spotandco@mchsi.com or call 319-354-0885.