Saturday, February 28, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Pat's bio
I’m very excited to
welcome you to the world of dog training.
My name is Pat Betar. I
grew up in Panguitch, Utah, and moved to Richfield in December 1993 with my
husband and our three young children to start our family business, Classic
Motors. Today, our two oldest children work with us:
Kent works in sales and
is a devoted dad to our 12‑year‑old grandson, Foster.
Alex is our parts manager
and father to Alyvia, who is 8.
Our daughter Cassandra
works as an RN/Scrub Tech at the University of Utah.
Over the years, we’ve had
several wonderful dogs as family pets, but obedience was always a challenge.
Last year, I learned that my Alaskan Malamute had bone cancer. I knew that when
the time came to say goodbye, I would eventually want a new puppy — but first,
I needed to address some behavior issues with my two remaining dogs.
My groomer recommended
Roxann, and after talking with her, I decided to enroll my 8‑year‑old Husky,
Luna, in the foundation course. After seeing such positive changes, I brought
my 6‑year‑old Pomsky, Loki, through the program as well. The transformation in
both dogs — even at their ages — has been incredible. I’m still learning how to
be a better dog owner, and I’m also helping my granddaughter learn how to
interact confidently and safely with the dogs.
Right now, I’m working
through the retrieve course with Loki and beginning e‑collar training with both
Luna and Loki.
One of the things I’ve
enjoyed most is the sense of community. Everyone genuinely wants both the dogs
and the owners to succeed. I haven’t added a new puppy to my pack yet, but when
I do, I’ll be starting with the puppy course and continuing from there.
I’ll be cheering you on
and look forward to seeing you in class.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Week 7 class Videos
Jump - Jump
Mary and Ellie
Hold with HIGH distraction
Jett - Hold while walking
Friday, February 20, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
2/16/26 RC Lesson 6 - Lily's hold practice
Lily still has avoidance behavior today. She doesn't want to close her mouth to hold the dumbbell, she pants, and she'll turn, tilt and raise her head.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
2-9-2026 EXTRA Credit retrieves after a FC Week 2b class
Retrieve Class practices in very HIGH distraction so Harley can watch-:)
Thursday, February 12, 2026
RC Lesson 5 EXAMs
It has been a tough week, today was an overly stressful day with a 90 minute conversation with Shaina about a change in her cancer treatment regime. Sigh...
Anyway, I will upload Lesson 5 EXAM examples tomorrow, for now, the EXAM is to do 5 retrieves at 12" in HIGH distractions.
Going to 🛌
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
2/11/26 Lesson 5 - Lily Practice
No chickens at the pet store, but Lily found the ferrets. She had a good time on a sniffari all through the store, then did fetches with ferrets. Afterward, Lily did impromptu serpentines because the opportunity was in front of us.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
2-1-2026 RC Lesson 4
Class,
I have uploaded what is available for today's Lesson 4. Please note the Heeling Stick, Lesson 1 video is self-explanatory, we did not demo this in class today.
HOMEWORK Lesson 4: the 6 inch retrieve, "Swing" and the Heeling Stick, Lesson
I do have Da 3 Amigos working the Lesson 4 videos here for your review, goats included-:)
Instructor - Da 3 Amigos HOMEWORK - Lesson 4
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