Sports & Fun!

Have you mastered the Basics and are looking for something new and fun? We have a variety of classes that fit the bill!

BEYOND THE BASICS/Canine Good Citizen Prep: 4+-week course for graduates of The Basics
This class continues our work from The Basics incorporating distractions and off-leash work. We will also practice the skills needed for passing the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test and learn beginning tricks and agility. CGC evaluations on the last week of class (last class is extended; price included in the class fee).  Prerequisite: The Basicsor prior instructor approval (private evaluation required). This class is limited to 6 dogs. INSTRUCTOR: Danette Johnston, LVT, CPDT, Certified CGC Evaluator

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN: 
AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Testing at dog’s day out. The testing cost is $20. Pre-registration is required. For more info on CGC go to www.akc.org . We also offer a full CGC prep class, Beyond The Basics (see above). Danette Johnston, Certified CGC Evaluator

TRICKS! 4-week class for dogs who have completed THE BASICS (or have prior instructor approval). This is a fun, relaxed class where you will learn some basic tricks such as bow, spin, crawl, roll over, grab it (among others!).  We will also give you the skills to continue with more complicated feats. Danette Johnston, LVT, CPDT

AGILITY FOR FUN: 5 weeks
This is a FUN one! Learn to use agility equipment like weave poles, A-frame, see-saw, jumps and more! Dogs must have taken Basic obedience to attend.  Experienced Agility dogs also welcome.This class is outdoors; dress for it! Seasonal.

AGILITY DROP-IN: Prerequisite: Agility at DDO or Instructor approval. Preregistration required.

K9 NOSE WORK:

Dog’s day out is thrilled to have Erica Wells (CNWI) now teaching this fun new dog sport! Erica is one of only two Certified Nose Work Instructors in Seattle…

An exciting new sport you can practice anywhere with any dog! Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. For this class all your dog needs is a nose and something to work for. In this series of classes we will introduce you to this fun new sport and literally watch your dog follow his nose to success! You will be amazed at how excited your dog is to search for his favorite toy, food and three scents used in Nosework competition. These courses are open to dogs of ALL ages and temperaments. If your dog can not behave calmly in a room with other dogs just let us know ahead of class time so that we can accommodate you (we may ask you to crate your dog or have someone else available to handle your dog in another area if he is diruptive to other dogs working). INSTRUCTOR: Erica Wells, CNWI

K9 NOSE WORK LEVEL 1: Into to Nose Work  - this class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. This is a great class for ANY dog for fun, confidence building, and mental and physical stimulation. INSTRUCTOR: Erica Wells, CNWI

K9 NOSE WORK LEVEL 2A: Intro to Odor - Prerequisite Nosework Level 1
This class advances the dog’s scent discrimination skills taught in NW 1. All dogs are taught to identify the same scent, a natural essential oil. Additionally, we introduce tactics for building better dog/handler teamwork. Strong food or toy motivation is beneficial for this class. INSTRUCTOR: Erica Wells, CNWI

K9 NOSE WORK LEVEL 2B: Prerequisite NW Levels 1 & 2A
Continuing Nosework for dogs that have met minimum proficiency in finding their target odor. This class will continue to develop handler skills and introduce new target odors. This class will continue to develop handler skills and introduce new target odors . This class may be repeated until proficiency in identifying 3 target odors has been met. Class will meet both at dog’s day out as well as locations around town. Car searches and more difficult hides are all part of the excitement of NW2B!
INSTRUCTOR: Erica Wells, CNWI

K9 NOSE WORK 3 Advanced Nose Work: Prerequisite NW Levels 1 & 2A & B
Drop-In class (RSVP required by phone or email-location will vary). For students proficient in all 3 target odors or by instructor permission. $25/session
INSTRUCTOR: Erica Wells, CNWI