Training Overview

Each of our trainers is a certified professional, CCPDT (Certified Council for Professional Dog Trainers) with various educational background skills that bring their own fresh perspective and style to the department. Their skills combined allow us to offer a variety of options to meet your training needs!

 

Group & Specialty Classes

Group classes provide a great opportunity to expose your dog to new situations, new people, and other dogs. You will learn effective communication skills and solutions to frustrating behavior problems. Many classes will also cover educational topics such as first-aid, grooming, nutrition, and socialization. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the class!

Types of classes offered:

• Life Skills, Age Based, & Specialty Skill Classes – agility skills, manners (varying levels – basic, intermediate, & advanced), puppy, rally, recall, reactivity, rodeo dog, and more!
• Scent & Nosework Classes
• Pool & Swimming Classes (seasonal) – aqua agility, swimming & diving
• AKC & Certification Classes – Training and testing for various disciplines: AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Community Canine (CGCA), AKC Rally (varying levels – beginner & advanced), AKC S.T.A.R. puppy, AKC Trick Dog, and AKC Urban CGC (CGCU). We are not currently offering Therapy Dog International (TDI) Prep & Testing at this time.

 

 

One-on-One Training

 

Enriching Your Dog’s Stay

Is your dog boarding at the Hotel or visiting Daycare? Consider adding a one of these training service options on to their visit. These are not standalone training services to be used in place of a full training class or program. We recommend multiple sessions for them to be effective.

 

Training Consultations

Have a question for the Training department, or not sure where to start with your training experience?

About:

• Speak one-on-one with our Training Manager, a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC)
• Rely on a professional to help clarify a challenge you are experience
• Receive insight for next steps
• Get pointed in the right direction for classes that suit you and your dog’s goals and needs
• Each consultation costs $30 and lasts up to 30 minutes
• Consultations should not be used in place of classes or private training.

Examples of topics that can benefit from a consultation:

• Housebreaking issues
• Crate training
• New puppy/dog concerns
• Jumping
• Separation anxiety
• Mental exercise ideas
• …and more!
• NOTE: Aggression and anxiety cases are managed virtually so your dog can stay in a familiar environment where they feel safest.

Two convenient options:

• Regular phone call
• Virtual session via Google Meet – particularly useful if you may want to reference a recording of the call later

How to schedule a consultation call:

• Please fill out our Training Request Form so our Training Manager can obtain some basic information about your dog. From there, our Training Manager will contact you shortly!

 

General Class Attendee Requirements

• Puppies in puppy class must have at a minimum: first round of Distemper, first round of Bordetella, as well as a negative fecal test including a Giardia screening.
• All dogs 6 months and older must have their complete series of Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, as well as a negative fecal test including a Giardia screening.
• Owners are asked provide proof of these records.

 

General Training Class Policies

 

• Our trainers do not work on site full time. For urgent messages, please call the training department at 724-728-1484.
• We understand you and your dog are anxious to get started in your training endeavors – so are we! Please remember to be patient as our trainers do not work on site full time. When working, they are actively training dogs and helping owners. They will happily answer your questions and process your requests as soon as they are able. Thank you for understanding!
• Weekly manners classes have set dates, and each class covers a specific topic. Some classes will offer optional make-up classes at no extra charge. If you feel that you will miss more than 2 sessions though, it is not advised to sign up for a class.
• If you cannot attend any class or session you have signed up for, you must provide us with at least 48 hours notice otherwise you will be assessed a $25 cancellation fee. In multi-week classes, if you miss one class you will still be charged for the entire series.
• Once class starts on the first day, there will be no refunds.
• Humans should only handle one dog in a manners class session.
• Lucky Paws shall not be liable for any injury or damage to any person, animal or property which results from the training or behavior of a pet.
• Any child under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Lucky Paws and its employees shall not be held liable for any costs or expenses incurred as a result of a pet’s participation in the program.
• Lucky Paws reserves the right to refuse or terminate services of any pet at any time.