Training that builds a better bond
With over 20 years of experience, Jax Dog Drop Riverdog offers comprehensive training to help you raise a well-behaved dog. Our creative coaching methods are built for success — most students pass the AKC STAR Puppy and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluations on their first attempt.
Basic Obedience
For any owner who wants to learn the fundamentals of training a dog from the ground up. We teach over 20 commands to help you build a stronger bond with your dog.
Advanced Obedience
For owners who believe there's more to training than the basics and want to take their skills to the next level. Most classes require a Basic Obedience prerequisite unless approved by a trainer.
AKC STAR Puppy 102
Work toward earning your STAR Puppy medal.
7+ monthsBeyond Basic Obedience 102
Requires a 101 class
7+ monthsAdvanced Obedience 103
Requires a 102 class
Opens the door to testing for Canine Good Citizen.
10+ monthsAdvanced Manners (Game-N-Train)
For dogs who know the basics but struggle with focus and impulse control.
7+ monthsAKC Canine Good Citizen Prep
Get ready to take the AKC CGC exam.
Specialty Courses
For owners who want to go beyond obedience — compete in dog sports, sharpen off-leash skills, work through reactivity, or simply strengthen their bond. Some classes require prerequisites.
Agility 101 / 102 / 103
The fastest-growing dog sport in the world.
7+ monthsControl Unleashed
Relax and work reliably in stimulating or stressful situations, building toward off-leash.
5+ monthsReactive Rover 101 / 102
Help managing reactivity toward other dogs.
All agesRecreational Agility
Requires Basic 101 or Puppy 101
Jumps, ducks, climbs, and playful learning.
4+ monthsNose Work for FUN!
An introduction to scent detection — tap into your dog's superior sense of smell.
Training Camp
Our specialty program, highly customized to meet your dog's specific training needs. It has three parts: Initial Training, Maintenance Training, and Post-Graduate Support.
Initial Training
Drop your dog off Monday through Friday, like dropping a child off at school. Multiple 25-minute sessions each day target your specific goals, plus supervised social time with other dogs. We work your dog inside our classroom, outside around distractions, and on field trips to proof the training.
OngoingMaintenance Training
After graduating, book "Refresher Days" — a full day of camp-style training to reinforce anything that needs extra work, or to stay on track when life gets busy.
6 free / yearPost-Graduate Support
Continued Coaching sessions run like a 1-hour private lesson to work through anything that comes up after camp, at no charge. Every owner gets 6 free sessions per calendar year.
For more information or to schedule your dog's Training Camp, call (425) 427-5958. For full class descriptions, see the class schedule.
Important policies
A few things to know before your dog's first class.
Health & vaccines
Your dog must be free of communicable diseases, current on all vaccinations, and have a negative fecal exam before class. Required:
- Bordetella
- Rabies
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus & Leptospirosis)
- Negative fecal exam (Giardia & parasites), required yearly
Make-up & cancellations
Refunds & credits: Cancel after the first class and receive a credit for the remaining classes, good toward any Jax service your dog qualifies for. No refunds or credits after the second class.
Cancellations: Notify us at least 7 days before class starts for a full refund. Less than 7 days out may be eligible for credit only. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or credits.
Ready to get started?
Review our upcoming courses and full class descriptions.
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