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april

Beginner AKC Rally - Single Sessionsat20apr9:00 AMsat10:00 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM $25 per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a Basic Obedience course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • SKILL LEVEL: All / any skill level welcome. Geared towards newcomers to Rally skills.
  • Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Advanced AKC Rally - Single Sessionsat20apr10:00 AMsat11:00 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM $25 per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a Basic Obedience course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • SKILL LEVEL: Geared towards those who have completed beginner or basic Rally skills.
  • Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionsat20apr11:00 AMsat12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM $25 per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • SKILL LEVEL: All / any skill level welcome.
  • Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Pet Emergency Training - Certified CPR & Canine First Aidsat20apr12:00 PMsat5:00 PM12:00 PM - 5:00 PM $90 Event Organized ByPittsburgh Pet Emergency Training

DETAILS

This class is for HUMANS ONLY!

Learn certified CPR, First Aid & Care for canines. Karen Sable, owner of Pet Emergency Training, LLC, has been a Pet Tech Instructor since 2011. Karen is a trained responder with two national animal emergency response teams: American Humane’s Red Star Animal Emergency Services Team, and Red Rover (formerly United Animal Nations Emergency Animal Rescue Service). She is also the Deputy Chief for the Westmoreland/Fayette/Allegheny County Animal Response Team (CART), and the Coordinator and Chief Instructor for the CART Pet Oxygen Mask Program. Karen also volunteers with the Homeless Cat Management Team and Pittsburgh Cat Adoption Team.

  • Upon completion, all participants will be certified in CPR and first aid for pets
  • LOCATION: 2nd floor of the Daycare / Dog Park (blue) building
  • Space is VERY limited.
  • Payment required at sign-up to hold your spot, and will NOT be refunded if participant does not attend class.

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Small Dog Socialsun21apr10:00 AMsun11:00 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM $13 / hour per dog Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

For our small dog friends, dogs 25 lbs and under and come socialize and play together in their own session at the Dog Park! Our trainer will be present to supervise and organize the playgroups.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, 6-Week Sessiontue23apr6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsible owner!

This class is designed to get owners and puppies off to a great start and build the foundations for a lasting relationship. In class, we will address common puppy problems like potty training and mouthing. Puppies will have opportunities to participate in confidence building socialization activities and will engage in appropriate puppy play. Owners will learn techniques to elicit engagement and attention from their puppies that will help them focus and learn. Basic manners and desired behaviors will be taught utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and games. Puppies will learn the foundations for sit, down, relaxing on a mat, come, stay, loose leash walking, and more.

At the end of the 6-week class puppies will participate in an exam and successful teams will graduate from the AKC STAR Puppy Program.

This class will run on Tuesdays for 6 weeks, April 23 through June 4 (NO CLASS the week of May 7)

  • Puppy age range: 20 weeks or younger at the start of class
  • 1st round of vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Intermediate Manners & Obedience Classtue23apr7:30 PM7:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This intermediate level 6-week training course is geared towards dogs who know the foundation skills taught in our Sophomore Basic Manners class and are ready to expand their learning into distance and social distractions, as well as off-leash exercises.

This class will run on Tuesdays for 6 weeks, April 23 through June 4. NO CLASS the week of May 7.

  • Prerequisite of our Sophomore Basic Manners Class
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) & Therapy Dog International (TDI) Prep Classmon29apr6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

How much happiness does your dog bring to you? Have you ever thought about sharing that joy with hospitals, nursing homes, and the community? All you have to do is pass a simple training test and your dog can bring his wagging tail to many in need of a smile! This prep class will help you and your dog master each step of the test.

This class will run on Mondays for 6 weeks, April 29 through June 10 (NO CLASS on May 27).

  • Prerequisite of an obedience class
  • Testing will be offered at the end of the 6 weeks.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Sophomore Basic Manners Classmon29apr7:30 PM7:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

For dogs ages 6 months and up, this is a 6 week class. Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come when called, leave it, leash walking, place and more – all with distractions added to help good behaviors stick!

This class will run on Mondays for 6 weeks, April 29 through June 10 (NO CLASS on May 27)

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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may

Small Dog Socialsun19may11:00 AMsun12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM $13 / hour per dog Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

For our small dog friends, dogs 25 lbs and under and come socialize and play together in their own session at the Dog Park! Our trainer will be present to supervise and organize the playgroups.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Sophomore Basic Manners Classwed22may6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

For dogs ages 6 months and up, this is a 6 week class. Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come when called, leave it, leash walking, place and more – all with distractions added to help good behaviors stick!

This class will run on Wednesdays for 6 weeks, May 22 through June 26

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Beginner Scent Classwed22may7:30 PM7:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

This beginner class is for new-comers. In laying the building blocks for success, we first teach the game sniffing out a scent. This first class works mostly with treats, boxes and a small course. By the end of the six weeks, dogs will be introduced to their first scent. Our Scent Classes are a recreational version of what you see police and military dogs do! This new sport is based on positive reward techniques and it is wonderful mental stimulation for your dog. Dogs that progress in their abilities can move on to higher level classes to prepare for trials, testing, and titling.

This class will run on Wednesdays for 6 weeks, May 22 through June 26

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Memorial Daymon27mayAll Day(All Day: monday)

DETAILS

  • The Dog Park and Pool are open on Memorial Day Noon – 4:00PM
  • Reservations via our online request form are encouraged to ensure entry, especially for a holiday – but not required.

Advanced Beginner Scent Classthu30may6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

Advanced beginner class is for those who are still new to scent classes, but have some experience. We will put some skills to the test and challenge your dog to learn more, working beyond just basic beginner steps if possible, to prep them for intermediate and higher level classes. Our Scent Classes are a recreational version of what you see police and military dogs do! This new sport is based on positive reward techniques and it is wonderful mental stimulation for your dog. Dogs that progress in their abilities can move on to higher level classes to prepare for trials, testing, and titling.

This class will run on Thursdays for 6 weeks, May 30 through July 18. NO CLASS the week of July 4.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Advanced Scent Classthu30may7:30 PM7:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

After your dog has completed the Beginner and Advanced Beginner scent classes, they will be ready for the more challenging Advanced scent class. Here, we are working various scents and real life obstacles. This class will help prepare for your testing.

This class will run on Thursdays for 6 weeks, May 30 through July 18. NO CLASS the week of July 4.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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june

Intro to Swimming & Divingsat01jun10:00 AMsat10:45 AM10:00 AM - 10:45 AM $25 per dog Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Are you more excited about the pool than your dog? In this class, our trainer will help “get your dog’s feet wet,” and ease them into getting used to the pool. Our trainer will also work with you to teach your dog how to jump into the pool. Please note: our trainer will be in the pool, but you will not be permitted in yourself.

This class is a single session.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, 6-Week Sessionsun02jun12:00 PM12:00 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CCDT

DETAILS

S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsible owner!

This class is designed to get owners and puppies off to a great start and build the foundations for a lasting relationship. In class, we will address common puppy problems like potty training and mouthing. Puppies will have opportunities to participate in confidence building socialization activities and will engage in appropriate puppy play. Owners will learn techniques to elicit engagement and attention from their puppies that will help them focus and learn. Basic manners and desired behaviors will be taught utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and games. Puppies will learn the foundations for sit, down, relaxing on a mat, come, stay, loose leash walking, and more.

At the end of the 6-week class puppies will participate in an exam and successful teams will graduate from the AKC STAR Puppy Program.

This class will run on Sundays for 6 weeks, June 2 through July 7.

  • Puppy age range: 20 weeks or younger at the start of class
  • 1st round of vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Recallsun02jun1:15 PM1:15 PM $100 for 4 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This class takes a fresh, new spin on our recall classes by engaging your dog in games and exercises that teach strong recall and overall off-leash skills in a fun way.

This class will run on Sundays for 4 weeks, June 2 through June 23.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Small Dog Socialsun09jun11:00 AMsun12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM $13 / hour per dog Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

For our small dog friends, dogs 25 lbs and under and come socialize and play together in their own session at the Dog Park! Our trainer will be present to supervise and organize the playgroups.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Aqua Agilitymon17jun6:45 PM6:45 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Looking for something new and fun to cool off you and your pooch this summer? This low impact, for fun pool agility course is geared toward dogs of all ages. Your dog will build confidence in the water as well as working on building muscle through activities that are gentle on their joints. This class is guaranteed to be a splashing good time!

  • This pool is a zero entry and goes to 4′ at its deepest point.
  • If there is a cancellation due to inclement weather, the class will push out an additional week.

This class will run on Mondays for 6 weeks, June 17 through July 22

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Sophomore Basic Manners Classtue18jun6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

For dogs ages 6 months and up, this is a 6 week class. Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come when called, leave it, leash walking, place and more – all with distractions added to help good behaviors stick!

This class will run on Tuesdays for 6 weeks, June 18 through July 23

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Intermediate Manners & Obedience Classtue18jun7:30 PM7:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This intermediate level 6-week training course is geared towards dogs who know the foundation skills taught in our Sophomore Basic Manners class and are ready to expand their learning into distance and social distractions, as well as off-leash exercises.

This class will run on Tuesdays for 6 weeks, June 18 through July 23

  • Prerequisite of our Sophomore Basic Manners Class
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Intro to Swimming & Divingsat22jun10:00 AMsat10:45 AM10:00 AM - 10:45 AM $25 per dog Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Are you more excited about the pool than your dog? In this class, our trainer will help “get your dog’s feet wet,” and ease them into getting used to the pool. Our trainer will also work with you to teach your dog how to jump into the pool. Please note: our trainer will be in the pool, but you will not be permitted in yourself.

This class is a single session.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

Small Dog Socialsun23jun11:00 AMsun12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM $13 / hour per dog Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

For our small dog friends, dogs 25 lbs and under and come socialize and play together in their own session at the Dog Park! Our trainer will be present to supervise and organize the playgroups.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

Recallsun30jun1:15 PM1:15 PM $100 for 4 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This class takes a fresh, new spin on our recall classes by engaging your dog in games and exercises that teach strong recall and overall off-leash skills in a fun way.

This class will run on Sundays for 4 weeks, June 30 through July 21.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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july

Independence Daythu04julAll Day(All Day: thursday)

DETAILS

  • The Dog Park and Pool are open on The 4th of July Noon – 4:00PM
  • Reservations via our online request form are encouraged to ensure entry, especially for a holiday – but not required.
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