03/13/2025
Hey Yamhill County UPCOMING CLASS OFFERINGS!
I have a bunch of great classes coming up, and wanted to share them with you, Iam truly DOG BLESSED. and I appreciate you.
These are the upcoming classes and the link to register.
The link to register for any of these classes:
https://www.honeybook.com/widget/mac_dog_trainer_197340/cf_id/63361903a9b074031aab77ee
NEW PUPPY OWNERS - Unvaccinated pups, but owners need help!
Puppy Pre-School - 3 Live Online Classes
I will go over EVERYTHING PUPPY to help you to survive this tough stage including, but not limited to: Potty Training, Crate Training, Feeding, sleep and exercise/play schedules, Puppy Biting and toys to help with this necessary developmental stage, Hand feeding and beginning to train your puppy, name recognition, look at me, sit, down and come, my recommended puppy living set-up's, Kids and Dogs, Destructive Chewer, in-home Leash training, and Training your dog to be left alone during the day.
When class time permits, I will have an open forum at the end of class to answer a question or two. This class is a weekly 1 hour class, and is taught live online. It is an interactive class, so that questions can be asked. This class is offered monthly
The Perfect Puppy Class - this in person class is for Puppies ONLY under the age of 8 months. This class will give you the tools to have the best pet/family dog in the neighborhood. A perfect walker, social, happy and well mannered. This is a basic foundation class that utilizes a leash for a class called a Sidekick Transitional Leash, the best and most gentle tool to communicate clearly to your puppy. For puppies that are 16 weeks to 8 months of age. All puppy series vaccinations must be completed prior to attending, and proof of vaccinations must be received before class. Basic Foundational Skills - Look at me, Off for not jumping, Sit, Stand, Down, Stay, Come or Here, Leave it, Drop it, on leash walking, walking tools and options, Place and Settle. After class we have an optional Yappy Hour after class for 20 minutes for socialization with both puppies and people. This class dates are 4/01/25 to 4/29 from 5:45 to 6:45 PM in McMinnville. The class fee is $185.00
Doggie/Puppy School Obedience Level 1
For Puppies that are 11 months of age all the way up to any age adult dog. Basic Foundational Skills - Look at me, Off for not jumping, Sit, Stand, Down, Stay, Come or Here, Leave it, Drop it, on leash walking, walking tools and options, Place and Settle.At the end of most classes we have an optional Yappy Hour after class for 20 minutes for socialization with both dogs and people. The dates of the next class will be 4/05 to 4/26 from 9:30 to 10:30 am in McMinnville. Cost of the class is $175.00
Level 2 Obedience
For dogs and puppies that have completed Level 1 Obedience class. This class is to help you to expand on the training that we have learned on Level 1 Obedience. You will hone and refine your skills and put them to use in a real life scenario and environments. This class is proper socialization to the next level. The dates of the next class will be 4/05 to 4/26 from 11 am to Noon in McMinnville. Cost of the class is $185.00.
Canine Good Citizen Class - Preparing to take the test. Canine Good Citizen Preparation and Test 🌟 Have you completed Level 1 Obedience, and is your dog ready to earn their place among the best-behaved pups? 🌟 Our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class is here to help you turn good dogs into great companions and working dogs! This is more than just a class—it’s the first step toward a lifetime of well-mannered adventures, and also an excellent door-opener for therapy dogs. The test will be offered at the end of the class, or scheduled one time a quarter. I am offering this class now in a small class environment on Monday evenings in McMinnville. Class is $185.00 and the test will be scheduled after the class OR if you ace everything you will receive your CGC at the end of the 4 week class.
Private Obedience class/ 1 on 1 environment - 1 hour sessions, 1 x every week for 4 to 6 weeks. Basic Foundational Skills - Look at me, Off for not jumping, Sit, Stand, Down, Stay, Come or Here, Leave it, Drop it, on leash walking, walking tools and options, Place and Settle. These classes are taught in either my training studio, your home, or an outdoor space such as a local park.
BARKOUR - Urban agility in rural, and city environments in Yamhill County. Class begins this week every 4 weeks! Barkour is great for Confidence building and engagement for both the dog and the owner. Most of all it is FUN! As a Relationship-based Dog Trainer, this is the most important part of helping my clients and their dogs. When you have built trust, clear communication, engagement, and consistency, then you have a winning formula for a limitless relationship with your dog. They will be happy to learn and engage with you. It makes life easy, fun and fulfilling for both dog and owner to reach this point in your relationship. This class is designed to help in building this critical step! Each week gets incrementally more challenging, and is a different location in the County. The dates of the next class will be 4/05 to 4/26 from 4 to 5 PM in Yamhill County. Cost of the class is $200.00
Connect through the leash Clinic Saturday 3/22 from 3 to 5 PM in Mcminnville, Oregon. Cost per clinic date is $150.00 - you should only need to come to 1 clinic, but are welcome at both. This is perfect for dogs that are disconnected and pulling you everywhere on your walks. Let's make walking fun again!
Reactive Dog Weekend Bootcamp will be offered in Yamhill County, Orange County, San Diego, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and the East Bay of San Francisco, CA. Tahoe, Nevada. The Willamette Valley, Portland and Bend Oregon. For more information, and to register for this class please click this option, indicate the City and State you are interested in attending, and I will send you the class details, and registration information. for the 6 hour bootcamp.
Thank you,
Suzanne Parker, CDT
Suzanne Parker's Doggie School (formly McMinnville Dog Trainer)
Four main things to know about me: I am Kind, Caring and Respectful to all living beings. I have over 26 years experience working with dogs and their Owners. I am a Relationship-Based Trainer who loves dogs! I was mentored and trained by an amazing Animal Behaviorist that used a force-free method, a...
I am a relationship based, Pet Dog Trainer with over 26 years. I use many different methods based on the desired goals and needs of both dog and owner.
