LINKS Home Intermediate Classes Student pages- For Kindred Spirits Dog Training Students only Our Training Methods Books written by Liz Learn more about Liz Palika: dog trainer, pet author and reptile expert! Email Liz Family Pet Group Class Schedule Call 760-630-4824 or email us to reserve a spot in a class Liz: lizpalika@cox.net • Petra: PetraMBurke@aol.com • Kate: akabbott@cox.net PUPPY CLASSES: Puppies must have had two full sets of shots prior to starting the class and we will ask for proof of vaccinations. Toy and small breed puppies can begin at any time between the ages of 10 and 24 weeks. Medium, large and giant breed puppies can begin anytime during the ages of 10 and 16 weeks. Classes are six weeks in length, one hour each week, $75 for the course. Classes are on going; you may start at any time. Classes are held on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm or Saturday mornings at 8:30 am. Just come a few minutes early your first week for registration. There is no class held on major holidays; call to confirm Basic Obedience Classes: For dogs over 4 months of age or for graduates of the puppy class. Basic obedience commands are taught as well as problem prevention and solving. Classes are one hour a week for six weeks, for $85. Class starting dates and times are: Sat 11:30 am Apr 5 thru May 10 Tues 7:00 pm Apr 15 thru May 20 Sat 10 am May 3 thru June 14 (no class May 24th) Wed   6:30 pm May 14 thru June 18 Sat   11:30 am May 31 thru July 12 Tues  6:30 pm June 3   thru July 8th Sat   10 am June 28  thru Aug 16 (no class 7-5 and 7-19) Wed   6:30 pm July 2   thru Aug 6 Tues 6:30 pm  July 22  thru Aug 26 Sat   1130am July 26  thru Sept 6 (no class 8-30) Sat   10am Aug 16   thru Sept 27 (no class 8-30) Wed   630pm Aug 20   thru Sept 24 Sat   1130am Sept 13  thru Oct 18 Tues  630pm Sept 16  thru Oct 21 Sat   10am Oct 11   thru Nov 15 Wed   630pm Oct 15   thru Nov 19 Click here for INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Private Training: If you need some additional help with your dog, or your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend a group class, we do offer private training either at your home or at our training yard. Call Kate at 760-717-9031 or email akabbott@cox.net   DIRECTIONS Classes and training are being held at 3343 E. Vista Way; between Gopher Canyon and 76 – the second left hand driveway south of 76. Look for the big red, white and blue Kindred Spirits sign on the east side of E. Vista Way right next to the driveway We now accept Visa and MasterCard   Training has applications for many aspects of the dog's life. Well behaved dogs can go places and do things a poorly behaved dog will never be able to do. Here Riker is sitting on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Three Australian Shepherds show off their sit-stay. Liz: You’re the greatest. Pepper and we are really enjoying your classes, and most especially you! You are a great and wonderfully animated teacher. Sunny, Gina, boys & Pepper Dear Liz, Thank you for teaching me how to walk my dog without my arm getting ripped off! All of you are great! Jayne and Lexy Dear Liz, As you probably know, Pixie "made it" and is now a Therapy Dog in training. Pixie and I really worked hard this past year to accomplish this goal. However, it could not have happened had it not been for Kate, Petra, Maggie, Mary, the rest of your staff and yourself. All of you have been so patient and so good at teaching us humans how to handle our pets. Pixie is now such a joy to be with because I have learned how to handle her and in turn she has become very obedient. This is especially true when we take our daily walks. When I stop to speak to a friend, she now sits without a command and every time I stop at an intersection, she knows it is time for her to sit until I start walking again. She has finally stopped growling and barking at dogs and people she does not know and I owe it all to Kindred Spirits. Many thanks to you and your staff for teaching me how to "train" my pet. When Pixie gets her Therapy certification, we will come back to Kindred Spirits to learn some tricks from Kate and how to be a "good citizen" from you. Claire and Pixie RETURN TO TOP Web site design by Terry Albert, Tiger Mountain Graphics © Liz Palika 2008