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Welcome to UCLA Dogs! We have a variety of group classes we are happy to offer.
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Most of our 6 week classes are $150, with the occasional exception for specialty classes. Prices and shopping cart will appear on our signup page when you select your course and session.
Note: No children under the age of 8 permitted without express permission from your instructor. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sign up for a Scheduled Courses
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Puppy PreSchool
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This is a 1 hour long 6 week * course that covers the following goals:
Socialization - puppy grows to be comfortable and calm around strangers and other dogs, as well as calm and confident in new environments.
Temperament - Puppy develops a soft mouth and is comfortable being handled while learning to control impulses.
Behavior - Sit, Down, Stand, Walk on a Loose Leash, Anti-jump, Leave it. In short, essential useful tools are learned and reinforced
Dogs in this class must be under 18 weeks of age and must have had their first series of shots. The first class is an orientation without dogs.
*Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students may be rescheduled
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Sign up for Puppy PreSchool
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Puppy Kindergarten
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This is a 1 hour long 6 week course*. Puppies in this class are rapidly growing into adolescent dogs. Class focuses on good manners including loose leash walking and relaxed heel, emergency recall, sit- and down-stay and continued socialization, play skills and handling desensitization. This class also emphasizes teaching young dogs to control their own impulses.
Dogs in this class must have already attended UCLA's PreSchool or an equivalent first puppy class and must also be under 28 weeks of age. As always, vaccinations are required.
*Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students will be condensed to 3 private or semi-private sessions.
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Sign up for Puppy Kindergarten
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Primary School
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This is a 1 hour long 6 week* course. Learn loose leash walking, relaxed heel, “the basics” (sit, down, stand and stay) as well as building a reliable recall. Also covered are jumping, searching the counters for food, mouthing, demand barking and more.
Dogs in this class must be over 18 weeks of age and be fully immunized. Please note: The first class is an orientation without dogs.
*Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students will be condensed to 3 private or semi-private sessions.
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Sign up for Primary School
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Teen Dog
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This is a 1 hour long 4 week* course. If your dream pup has turned into a devil dog over night you just might have a Teen Dog! Dogs in this class have been through puppy class but aren’t quite ready for Middle School. In addition to continuing work on loose leash walking and recall skills, it addresses problems specific to the owners of teenaged dogs, such as teaching appropriate greeting skills and regaining those formerly solid behaviors that have started to slip a little. Teen dogs are just that: teenagers!
Dogs in this class must be puppy class or basic obedience (please contact us with questions) graduates and be fully immunized. It is geared toward dogs between 6 and 14 months old.
*Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students will be condensed to 2 private or semi-private sessions.
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Sign up for Teen Dog
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Middle School
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This is a 1 hour long 6 week* course. Middle School picks up where Primary School left off. Perfect those Sits, Downs, Stays, Stands and recall skills. Increase the “3 D’s” of training: distance at which you issue commands, the duration which your dog is able to hold position and the level of distraction your dog is able to ignore and successfully perform for you.
Dogs in this class must be Puppy Kindergarten or Primary School (or equivalent – please contact us with questions) graduates and be fully immunized.
*Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students will be condensed to 3 private or semi-private sessions.
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Sign up for Middle School
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Basic Tricks
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In this 6 week course of one hour sessions, learn to relax and train just for the FUN of it. In Basic Tricks class you will learn how to utilize a number of training techniques in order to teach your dog just about anything! Tricks covered in this class include: sit pretty, roll over, shake paws, take a bow, jump through a hoop, spin, give kisses, commando crawl, and more.
Dogs must be over 20 weeks of age and have a good grasp on basic obedience. It will be helpful if you have already "charged" a marker sound such as the clicker or a word.
*Stay tuned for Advanced Tricks class!
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Sign up for Basic Tricks
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Introduction to Rally
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Are you interested in competing in Rally-O? Not sure what it is, but interested in a new activity you and your dog can do together? Come learn how with us!
The dog and handler team move continuously through a course of 10-20 signs in a heel position. At each station they perform the indicated exercise then move to the next sign. Unlimited communication is encouraged between dog and handler.
With a good grasp on basic commands dog and handler can have a fun bonding experience. UCLA’s focus is on team building and fun for you and your dog. To begin this class, it is helpful that your dog has a grounding in sit, down, casual heel, and stay but they needn't be perfect. To this end, we do require that you and your dog have been through Primary School or an equivalent class.
This is a 6 week course consisting of 1 hour sessions. Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students will be condensed to 3 private or semi-private sessions.
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Sign up for Introduction to Rally
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Introduction to Conformation
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In this 6 week course of one hour sessions, learn to show your dog and have FUN! In Introduction to Conformation you will learn the basics of how to show your dog. Topics included are how to enter a show, how dog shows work, canine anatomy & jargon, gaiting, stacking, standing for examination and more.
Dogs must up to date on vaccinations and comfortable in the presence of other dogs. This class concentrates on AKC shows and will touch on IABCA and CKC shows as well. Remember, AKC & CKC conformation dogs must be intact. No in-season females will be allowed in class. The first session is without dogs.
UCLA Dogs uses only methods approved by the American Humane Association. Classes consisting of fewer than 3 students will be rescheduled.
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Sign up for Introduction to Conformation Class
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Conformation Practice
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Drop-in conformation practice is held Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm at our Seattle location (outdoors, weather permitting) and beginning again this autumn, at The Dog Spot in Everett.
Practice is $12 by advanced sign-up only, via the website. Our trainers abide by American Humane Association guidelines, so martingale and fixed collars only in this class, please.
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Sign up for a Conformation Class
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Are you concerned that your dog or puppy is aggressive? Worried about his biting, leash pulling, house training, mounting ( “humping” ), chewing, digging or barking? Are you confused or concerned about dog dominance? Or maybe you just want to teach your dog some new tricks. We have puppy and adult dog classes geared toward the companion dog and those looking to become involved with obedience. We also have classes for those interested in showing their dog in conformation. First time puppy owner? Get off on the right paw with UCLA Dogs!
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We are located conveniently in the U-District and an easy drive from the surrounding neighborhoods of Laurelhurst, Mountlake, Green Lake, Capitol Hill, Wallingford, North Seattle, South Seattle. Bellevue and Kirkland are short drives away via 520. Heck, even Everett is only 25 minutes away! Our clients feel it is well worth the trip.
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