All organizations listed here are based on recommendations of individual rescuers or individual adopters. These recommendations are based on personal opinions and do not reflect an endorsement by any rescue organization as a whole . If you've had a good experience with a Seattle-area organization, we would be happy to post it. If you've had a bad experience, we would also like to know so we may remove any controversial listings. We recommend that before attending any class with your dog, that you attend at least one session to ensure that training methods used at a particular facility are in line with your own standards.
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4H - Just for kids, but adult helpers are needed! (note: this information was last verified in 2000)
WA - For referring new 4-H members in Snohomish county (and some nearby King County kids cross over), people can contact our program leader: Martin Singer 425.353.2897
There is a different 4-H program in each county, but people can get in touch with the appropriate organization by looking in the blue pages in the phone book under Cooperative Extension. 4-H is state funded through the land grant colleges (WSU in our case) in each state, and is run in part by each county extension office, along with lots of volunteers. Snohomish, Pierce, & King counties all have pretty strong dog 4-H programs.
Agility
FunQuest Dog Sports with Pritamo Kentala (Redmond and Woodinvill)
Rainier Agility Team or contact Michael , (206) 948-3569.
Mega-Dogs in Woodinville, WA (arena rentals complete with equipment)
Behavioral Issues
SPDR members have been extremely impressed with Packworks with Gretchen Schumacher and MIchael Schmidt. If you are experiencing issues with your pet, please contact them at:
cooperate@packworks.org.
425-870-7533
360-652-9299
Some of our rescuers also highly recommend Caren:
Caren's Canine Counseling: Caren Malgesini, 425-334-0856 http://www.3cdogtraining.com , cccanine@clearwire.net
Flyball
Click here to learn all about it!
Cascade Comets - They are a "dog sports" club...more than just flyball! (Tukwilla, WA area)
Jet City Jumpers (Renton, WA)
Need for Speed (Stanwood, WA area)
Puget Hounds (Redmond, WA)
Seattle's Best Canines (details coming soon!)
FastTraxx (Yuma, AZ - yeah.. we know this isn't the NW, but our former rescue Brakken is here!)
Herding:
All Breed Herding with Lorri Ruddick (Smokey Point, WA)
Rosey's Farm in Kent (M-F only) - 253-631-5167
MacDonalds Ewesful Acres , Longbranch WA, 253-884-2915. gmacdonald@harbornet.com.
9th Annual Metchosin Sheep Dog Trial video
www.rockingdogranch.com - Salem Oregon
Obedience
Washington State Obedience Club: www.wsotc.org
Off-Leash Dog Areas in the Seattle Area
Serve Our Dog Area - An organization dedicated to saving and protecting the off-leash dog area at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Please check out their web site, visit the park, and join a work party!!
Cola - Citizens for Off-Leash Area in Seattle Proper
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