Sunny Lane Canine Academy

Sunny Lane Canine Academy offers dog-friendly classes using positive reinforcement methods, catering to various ages and skill levels. Programs include the “PRE-SCHOOL Puppy Quick Start” workshop for young puppies, focusing on early development, socialization, potty training, and nipping.
“Puppy Boot Camp and Support Group” teaches social skills, manners, and basic commands to puppies 12 weeks to 8 months, while “Puppy Finishing School” reinforces obedience for puppies up to 18 months, emphasizing walking, heeling, and recall.
For dogs 8 months and older, “Basic Training” covers fundamental skills and addresses common behavioral issues. “Doggie Middle School” is an intermediate course for adolescent and older dogs, reviewing recall and leash walking, and introducing target stick training. “Beyond Basic Training” is an advanced class focusing on off-leash work, distance, duration, distraction, teamwork, agility, and tricks. “Doggie Tune-Up” is a bi-monthly refresher workshop for alumni.
Private lessons and phone consultations are available for troubleshooting specific behaviors like leash reactivity, poor recall, leash pulling, dog aggression, people shyness, or excitability. The academy also hosts “Doggie Social Clubs” for different dog categories and offers other workshops, seminars, and theme parties. The facility grounds can be rented for private play sessions or parties.

Pricing Summary

Classes range from $30 to $150. The “PRE-SCHOOL Puppy Quick Start” and “Doggie Tune-Up” workshops are $30 for 90 minutes. “Puppy Finishing School” is $60 per class for two classes.
Five-week courses like “Puppy Boot Camp” are $130, “Basic Training” is $140, and “Beyond Basic Training” is $150. “Doggie Middle School” is $75 for 3 weeks.
Private lessons are $75. Phone consultations with Carmen are available for $25 for up to 30 minutes or $40 for 31-60 minutes. Doggie Social Clubs cost $12 per doggie household. Payments are accepted via Venmo (preferred), PayPal, check, or cash. Additional charges may apply for in-home local visits and written lesson plans ($25).

Policies

To be eligible for a refund, clients must call 1-360-856-5631 at least 24 hours in advance to cancel.

Sunny Lane Canine Academy offers dog-friendly classes using positive reinforcement methods. They provide fun, affordable, and effective training classes and events at various locations in the Skagit Valley. For the health and safety of all dogs, proof of vaccination is required, and dogs must be healthy and on a flea control program.

Obedience certificates are awarded to dogs that successfully complete each course. The academy also hosts popular Doggie Social Clubs, workshops, seminars, and theme parties throughout the year. The facility grounds can be rented for private play sessions or parties.

Carmen Williams, the trainer, expresses a deep passion for working with dogs, considering them a “gift from God.” She has been training for many years and maintains her love and fascination for these animals.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients should check the Sunny Lane Calendar for proposed class dates and times. For Doggie Social Clubs, reservations are required and can be made using a request form found on the website calendar. Dogs must be pre-approved by the trainer to attend social events. Payments for classes, workshops, special events, or private lessons can be made via Venmo (preferred), PayPal, check, or cash before the day of class.