Joyce's Dog Obedience Services, a Seattle-area dog trainer specializing in positive reinforcement techniques and serving the Seattle, North King County and Snohomish area.

Classes by Location

For price information of all classes, see the Pricing page. Descriptions of all class types are located on the Types of Classes page.
Download the current class schedule (PDF, 147KB)

Joyce's Dogs holds classes in Mercer Island, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Shoreline. For private consultations and training, contact Joyce directly.

Mercer Island

Classes held on Sundays


Classes are held at Mercer Island Parks Department, 206-236-3543.

Class Title Day Dates Time Location Instructor(s)
Beginning Foundation Sunday September 21st* through October 26th 4:30-5:30pm North Mercer Gym Corey and Becca
Beginning Foundation Sunday November 1st* through December 21st 4:30-5:30pm North Mercer Gym Corey and Becca
* NO DOGS on the first night, and class meets for 1½ hours, 4:30-6pm.
No class on November 30th or December 14th.

Mill Creek

Classes held on Mondays


Mill Creek classes are held at the Mill Creek Parks Department, 425-745-1891.

Class Title Day Dates Time Location Instructor(s)
Puppy Foundation Monday September 29th* through November 3rd 6:15-7:15pm Large Community Room,
Mill Creek Parks Department
Corey and Patty
Beginning Foundation Monday September 29th* through November 3rd 7:30-8:30pm Large Community Room,
Mill Creek Parks Department
Corey and Patty
Puppy Foundation Monday November 10th* through December 22nd 6:15-7:15pm Large Community Room,
Mill Creek Parks Department
Corey and Patty
Beginning Foundation Monday November 10th* through December 22nd 7:30-8:30pm Large Community Room,
Mill Creek Parks Department
Corey and Patty
* NO DOGS on the first night, and class meets for 1½ hours, 6:15-8:15pm, with Puppy and Beginning classes combined.
No class on December 1st

Mukilteo

Classes held on Tuesdays


Contact Joyce at (206) 819-7297 for more information on Mukilteo classes. These all-ages beginning foundation classes are appropriate for dogs of any age. Limit 8 per class.

Class Title Day Dates Time Location Instructor(s)
All-Dogs Beginning Foundation Tuesday September 10th* through October 15th 7-8pm Rose Hill Community Center Patty and John
All-Dogs Beginning Foundation Tuesday October 22nd* through December 3rd 7-8pm Rose Hill Community Center Patty and John
* NO PUPPIES/DOGS on the first night, and class meets for 2 hours, 7-9pm.

Shoreline

Classes held on Thursdays


Shoreline classes are held at the Shoreline Parks Department, 206-418-3383.

Class Title Day Dates Time Location Instructor(s)
Puppy Foundation Thursday September 18th* through October 23rd 6-7pm Fircrest Gym Corey, Patty, and Mary
Beginning Foundation Thursday September 18th* through October 23rd 7-8pm Fircrest Gym Corey, Patty, and Mary
Continuing Drop-in** † Thursday Register and start anytime 8-9pm Fircrest Gym All
Puppy Foundation Thursday October 30* through December 11th 6-7pm Fircrest Gym Corey, Patty, and Mary
Beginning Foundation Thursday October 30* through December 11th 7-8pm Fircrest Gym Corey, Patty, and Mary
Continuing Drop-in** † Thursday Register and start anytime 8-9pm Fircrest Gym All
* NO DOGS on the first night; Puppy and Beginning classes are combined and run from 6 to 8pm. No class on November 27th.
** Register for this class at any time and have 4 months to use your 6 lessons -- weekly attendance not required. No class on November 27th.
† Must have had Beginning Foundation with Joyce's Dog Obedience Services to enroll in this class. Learn an EMERGENCY RECALL, continue your training with progression of previous skills, introduction of new skills, & increased distractions. The sky's the limit in this class!