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Dr. Patti Schaefer Appointments

Book a 30-minute appointment at Family Dog with Dr. Patti Schaefer, a holistic canine sports medicine and rehabilitation veterinarian. Dates and times vary, so check the calendar, then email the office to book.

  • Appointments Usually 30 minutes, scheduled on the half hour
  • Dates Vary. See the calendar below.
  • To book Email the office with your time preference
  • Cancellations At least 24 hours ahead, or you will be charged
See available dates
Message us to book

Your appointment isn’t confirmed until you hear from us. Priority goes to Dr. Schaefer’s current and ongoing clients and to Family Dog referrals. We do our best to keep the calendar updated, but you aren’t guaranteed an appointment until you speak with our office or get a confirmation email.

About Dr. Schaefer

Dr. Patti Schaefer owns Canisport Veterinary Services, a holistic canine sports medicine and rehabilitation practice in Western Washington. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture and animal chiropractic, and has experience in a variety of other bodywork modalities. Her workshops on canine sports medicine and performance injuries have been well received throughout the country. A former professional horsewoman, she now competes in dog sports.

How to book

Check the calendar

Find a time that suits you on the calendar below. Appointments can be made in advance.

Email the office

Send us your time preference. We’ll get back to you with a confirmation. If appointments fill up, we keep a waiting list.

First visit? Fill out the form

Complete the Canisport Veterinary Services new client form and bring it to your first appointment.

Bring records

Dr. Schaefer recommends bringing any relevant x-rays and lab work. Allow time to get them from your regular veterinarian.

Rules for appointments at Family Dog

The safety of our students and our classes is, and will remain, our highest priority. Please follow these rules when you visit Dr. Patti at Family Dog Training Center.

  • Only dogs with an appointment come inside. All other dogs must stay in your vehicle.
  • Your dog must be well-mannered and under control at all times, whether or not they are a Family Dog student. If your dog can’t walk into the building on a loose leash without aggressive behavior (including barking or lunging), they must be muzzled, carried or crated.
  • Don’t disrupt classes or other dogs. Keep your dog on a short leash and at least ten feet from all other dogs. Don’t let your dog wander up to others, sniff, bark, growl or lunge.
  • You hold your own dog during the appointment.
  • Wear a mask during the appointment.
  • You must have the Covid vaccination to see Dr. Patti.

We will not continue hosting Dr. Patti if our classes are disrupted or our students’ dogs are threatened. If you can’t or won’t follow these guidelines, we’ll ask you not to return to Family Dog and to book your appointments at the vet clinics in Tacoma and Olympia where Dr. Patti also sees clients. Thank you for your cooperation. The staff of Family Dog Training Center and Dr. Patti Schaefer

Available dates

Dates and times vary. Select an open time to send us a message and request it.

October 2026

  • Saturday, October 31

    Fully booked. Email us to join the waiting list.

    • 10:00 am, booked
    • 10:30 am, booked
    • 11:00 am, booked
    • 11:30 am, booked
    • 12:00 pm, booked
    • 12:30 pm, booked
    Full

November 2026

  • Saturday, November 7

    Fully booked. Email us to join the waiting list.

    • 10:00 am, booked
    • 10:30 am, booked
    • 11:00 am, booked
    • 11:30 am, booked
    • 12:00 pm, booked
    • 12:30 pm, booked
    Full

  • Saturday, November 21

    Fully booked. Email us to join the waiting list.

    • 10:00 am, booked
    • 10:30 am, booked
    • 11:00 am, booked
    • 11:30 am, booked
    • 12:00 pm, booked
    • 12:30 pm, booked
    Full

December 2026

Times are 30 minutes. A time isn’t yours until the office confirms it. Calendar updated Oct 27, 10:57 pm.

Can’t get an appointment here?

Contact Dr. Schaefer directly to see her at one of her other locations. Questions about complicated cases can also go straight to her. Please allow at least 48 hours for a reply.