Diane Kunas, MA, MCFBA
Obedience Trainer & Behavior Practitioner

Diane is originally from the Midwest where she began her journey with dogs as a volunteer trainer. It was when she was relocated to the UK in 2003 that she focused her full attention on the advanced study of dogs through the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behavior & Training (CIDBT) and has received a Masters degree in breed specific behavior from Middlesex University, London.

While living in England, Diane used her existing skills and background education from the University of Michigan (BA) to niche a career with dogs as the Brand Manager of a nationally based dog training school with the duo-purpose of promoting responsible dog ownership and providing obedience training and behavior management services. It was through this experience that Diane was mentored by many of Britain's top canine handlers, those of whom she remains in close association to this day. She earned and retains a Full Membership from the Canine & Feline Behavior Association (CFBA) of Great Britain. She is also certified through the CIDBT.

Diane is based in Seattle and is the proud owner of the Boxer that accompanied her throughout her UK experience and the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) that returned home with them back to America.

PUPPIES!

For puppies 6 weeks to 16 weeks

Puppy I is designed for you and your puppy to learn concepts such as proper socialization, manners, etiquette around the home, basic commands (sit,stay,down,come,give,wait,heel,ect.) first in a controlled environment, then with more distractions. We will also address any issues that arise when owning a puppy. Early socialization for puppies is crucial for their development.

The first night of puppy class is the orientation and only owners are to attend. The orientation evening discusses issues such as potty training, biting, barking, destructive behavior, nutrition, diet, grooming, health, and questions that may have rose since you brought your puppy home.

Vaccines: All Puppy I students are to be in the DHPP series.

*15% off products the first day of class.

BASIC OBEDIENCE

For puppies and dogs 6 months and over

Level I is a basic obedience class for older puppies and adult dogs new to training or in need of a refresher course. We will make sure you and your dog are developing a good and healthy relationship while teaching basic behaviors like sit, down, stand, wait, walking on a loose leash, leave-it, take it, and come.

Along with instilling manners, socialization and basic commands this class enables you to complete these actions in a controlled environment. We also teach your dog to hold these actions for longer periods of time.

The first night of the Level I class is the orientation and only owners are to attend. The orientation evening discusses issues such as biting, barking, destructive behavior, nutrition, grooming, health and questions that may have rose since you brought your dog home.

Vaccines: All oh B1 and Level II classes we require all dogs to have DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies or a titer test.

*15% off products the first day of class.

ADVANCED TRAINING

For puppies and dogs 6 months and over

Level II is a continuation of Puppy I and Level I. We work our dogs around more distractions, longer duration of behaviors, and learning new behaviors and commands. The dogs are given mental challenges to stretch their abilities. This builds a dog and owner team that can work through real-life situations such as banks, Kirkland retail stores, parks and street intersections.