Dog owners in Western Washington can train their pets to avoid rattlesnakes in Issaquah on Saturday, Aug. 4. Conducted by Eastern Washington rattlesnake avoidance trainer Darel Ansley, the training session will be held at Beaver Lake Off-Leash Park (Southeast 24th Street, Sammamish). A real rattlesnake will be used in the lesson.

Cost for the training is $75, payable by check or cash at time of class. Additional dogs by the same owner and service dogs receive $25 discount. To register, email info@rattlesnakedog.com.

Class information is available at rattlesnakedog.com.