Western iowa Tech in Cherokee recently offered their first-ever class course in Dog Etiquette. The 4-hour course was instructed by long-time dog lover/groomer/boarder Val Cedar, owner of "Bow-Wow Boutique," and was attended by twelve area canines and their human friends.

Graduating class- The graduating class of the first-ever Dog Etiquette class at Western Iowa Tech (and their proud humans) finished their four hour class Thursday on April 13. Photo by Dan Whitney

Class members practiced "loose leash walking," and the commands of "sit," "stay.""take it," and "leave it" in the large auditorium at the WIT Conference Center.

Walking the Dog - Members of the "Dog Etiquette" class at WITCC practice "loose leash walking" with their human buddies. Photo by Dan Whitney

Bruno and friend - Mary Barnes practices loose leash walking with her Yorkie, the unlikely-named Bruno. Photo by Dan Whitney [Click to enlarge]