Group Dog Training Classes in Lynnwood, WA

Tricks & Clicks

$130
(4-week class)

Train the tricks. Get the shot. This class teaches your dog 11 photography-ready behaviors from chin rest and sit pretty to wave, catch, and take a selfie all using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Week 4 is a real photoshoot where every trick gets put to work on camera.

Your dog will learn to:

• Look at the camera on cue
• Pose, hold still, and stay while you move
• Wave, bow, and sit pretty on command
• Catch a treat mid-air (hello, action shot)
• Take a selfie with you
• Hold an item for the camera
• And more! Including bonus tricks introduced each week

Prerequisites: Reliable sit, down, and stay. Dog must be comfortable around other dogs and unfamiliar people.

Enrollment Open!

K9 Fit Club

$25/class
Packages and Membership Options Available
(weekly drop-in)

Good dog. Great gains. K9 Fit Club is a weekly drop-in conditioning class built around real canine fitness equipment — wobble boards, cavalettis, peanuts, and more. Every class rotates through 4 stations covering strength, balance, footwork, and a mental cool-down, with new equipment every week so no two sessions look the same.

Your dog will build:

• Core strength and balance on wobble boards, discs, and peanuts
• Muscle strength with Klimb holds, tug, and yoga balls
• Coordination and footwork through cavalettis and ladder work
• Body confidence moving between different surfaces and props
• Mental engagement with a scent-search cool-down
• And more! Equipment rotates on a 4-week cycle, so it’s never the same setup twice

Details: Wednesdays 1–2pm or Thursdays 7–8pm at The Friendly Bark, Lynnwood WA. Starts September 2nd. 6 dogs max per session.

First Class Free with Code TRYK9FIT!
Enrollment Open!

Loose Leash Walking Essentials

$190
(6-week class)

Stop the pulling. Start loving the walk. This class teaches your dog to walk beside you without dragging you down the block, using force-free, positive-reinforcement methods from the very first step, with no corrections or leash pops.

Your dog will learn to:

• Check in and offer attention before moving
• Walk beside you on a loose leash, not ahead of you
• Recover calmly from distractions without a correction
• Hold loose leash walking over longer distances
• Handle real-world distractions like other dogs, joggers, and squirrels
• Recover quickly if the leash goes tight, with no drama
• Walk confidently on an actual neighborhood-style graduation walk

Prerequisites: Dog must be 6 months or older, fully vaccinated, and comfortable in a group class setting. No prior training experience required.

Enrollment Open!

Ready, Pup, Grow! – Puppy Socialization

$190
(6-week class)

Give your puppy the best start in life! This class focuses on safe socialization, confidence building, and early manners during your puppy’s critical learning window. You’ll get hands-on coaching to help your puppy grow into a happy, well-adjusted dog.

Help your puppy grow into a confident, well-mannered family member:

• Safe introductions to new people, sounds, and surfaces
• Confidence-building play and exploration
• Handling practice for vet and grooming visits
• Prevention for common challenges (mouthing, guarding, potty training)
• Puppy playtime in a safe, supportive environment
• Early training foundations (sit, name recognition, recall)

Enrollment Open!

Pet Dog Ambassador Level 1 – Foundations

$255
(8-week class – approx $32.00 per class)

For dogs 4–9 months old, this entry-level course is the perfect starting point — especially if you’ve never taken a dog training class before. You and your dog will build essential life skills and cooperative care habits using positive reinforcement from the very beginning. Level 1 lays the foundation for a lifetime of good manners and earns you your first PDA credential.

Give your dog the skills they need for everyday life:

• Sit politely and calmly accept a collar touch
• Trade toys and food without conflict
• “Leave it” when asked — even around tempting items
• Walk politely on leash without pulling
• Greet people and dogs with good manners
• Wait calmly for meals instead of diving in
• Come when called, even with distractions
• Cooperate with vet and grooming handling
• Relax on a mat or bed when asked

Enrollment Open! Dogs 4–9 months welcome.

Pet Dog Ambassador Level 2 – Life Skills

$255
(8-week class – approx $32.00 per class)

For dogs 6 months and older, this class builds reliability in real-life situations. You’ll strengthen recalls, leash manners, car and door etiquette, polite greetings, and handling for vet care. Dogs also learn to stay calm when left briefly alone, a valuable everyday skill!

Strengthen your dog’s manners for real-world reliability:

• Calm, safe car entry and exit
• Wait politely at doors and gates
• Ignore tempting food or objects on cue
• Leash manners with polite greetings on walks
• Reliable recalls with added collar touch
• Emergency stop for safety in busy settings
• Longer stays and calm settles in distracting places
• Handling for exams and care routines
• Comfortably wait alone for short periods

Prerequisites: PDA Level 1 completion, or 6 months and older with prior training experience.

Pet Dog Ambassador Level 3 – Community Canine

$255
(8-week class – approx $32.00 per class)

Take your training into the community! Level 3 focuses on advanced manners in real-world settings such as street walks, polite dog-to-dog interactions, longer stays, and calm settles in public. Your dog will also learn to confidently accept handling from strangers.

Take your training out into the community:

• Manners at public entrances and exits
• Ignore dropped food or street distractions
• Walk politely through busy streets and public areas
• Stay calm and focused while being fed near distractions
• Advanced recalls in higher-stress environments
• Reliable emergency stop at greater distance
• Accept handling from unfamiliar people
• Relax quietly in public spaces like cafés and events
• Remain calm when briefly left with another handler

Prerequisites: PDA Level 2 completion, or contact us for an assessment.

Enrollment Open!

Pet Dog Ambassador Level 4 – Advanced Manners

(8-week class)

For dogs 12 months and older, Level 4 introduces complex skills in busy environments like cafés, events, and community spaces. Training includes advanced recalls, emergency stops, off-leash focus, and calm behavior around distractions.

Prepare for life in busier, more complex environments:

• Step back politely at doors and entrances
• Leash manners in distracting public settings
• Advanced recalls with added control at the finish
• Emergency stops at longer distances
• Calm and polite “end-of-walk” routines
• Confidence when left alone for longer periods in public

Coming Soon

Pet Dog Ambassador Level 5 – Championship

(8-week class)

The final stage of the PDA program showcases your teamwork at the highest level. Level 5 emphasizes polished off-leash reliability, cooperative care, and confident public access manners. Together, you and your dog will demonstrate that you’re true ambassadors in your community.

Showcase your dog’s ambassador-level skills:

• Calm car and entrance manners in real-life settings
• Loose-leash walking in busy public spaces (100+ meters)
• “Leave it” around human food in public areas
• Relax and settle calmly in cafés or events
• Reliable recall away from major distractions
• Handle short separations with ease
• Socialize politely with people and dogs in public
• Plus two specialty skills (such as vet exam, emergency stop, or polite greetings)
• Real-world assessment in community locations (like cafés, beaches, or events)

Coming Soon