Classes & Events

For dogs ages 6 months and up, this 6 week class includes orientation and 5 weeks of learning. 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!

• Thursdays: 12/10 – 1/28 (6 weeks of class)
• NO CLASS on December 24 + 31
• 7:30 – 8:30 PM
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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After your dog has completed the Freshman Scent Detection Class, they will be ready for the more challenging Senior Scent Detection Class. Here, we are working various scents and real life obstacles. This class will help prepare for your testing.

Our trainer is certified in Human Air Scent, narcotics detection, and trains K9’s for Search and Rescue.

• Wednesdays: 12/30 through 2/3 (6 weeks of class)
• 6:00PM – 7:00PM
• Class size will be limited – RSVP is mandatory
• All ages and breeds are welcome
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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This 6 week class includes orientation and 5 weeks of learning how to be a good puppy! Pups will begin learning sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, recall, polite greetings, play do’s and don’ts and much, much more.

• Mondays: 1/11 – 2/15 (6 weeks of class)
• 6:15 – 7:15 PM
• Puppies up to the age of 6 months
• 1st round of vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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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.

• Prerequisite of an obedience class
• Mondays: 1/11 – 2/15 (6 weeks of class)
• 7:30 – 8:30 PM
• All breeds are welcome
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations are required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
• Testing will be offered at the end of the 6 weeks. When we have a test date, we will be sure to post it! Until then, keep checking back for updates.

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For dogs ages 6 months and up, this 6 week class includes orientation and 5 weeks of learning. 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!

• Tuesdays: 12/12 – 2/16 (6 weeks of class)
• 6:15 – 7:15 PM
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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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.

• Prerequisite of an obedience class
• Thursday: 1/14 – 2/18 (6 weeks of class)
• 6:15 – 7:15 PM
• All breeds are welcome
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations are required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
• Testing will be offered at the end of the 6 weeks. When we have a test date, we will be sure to post it! Until then, keep checking back for updates.

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PUPPY TRAINING CLASS with Heather Kyslinger, owner of No Place Like Home Pet Sitting

www.nplhpetsittingpgh.com

What will your pup learn in these classes? Sit, Stay, Down, Come…these are all commands that have their place to be taught in class. But REAL LIFE SKILLS are what your dog will learn in these classes!

• Want a CONFIDENT pup that you can take out with you anywhere?
• Want a pup with IMPULSE CONTROL and not just take what he wants when he wants it?
• Want a pup that can be CALM in high excitement situations?
• Want a pup to FOCUS on you on walks instead of everything else around him?
• Want to build a strong RELATIONSHIP with your dog that he wants to be with you?

Then you want to take this Puppy Class to create a bombproof puppy will learn to make GOOD
DECISIONS on its own! I’ll also give tips and tricks on house/crate training, play biting, how to be good at
the vet, and jumping puppies!

Class will end each week with the puppies being able to socialize briefly together at the end of class.

• Saturdays: 1/17 – 3/7 (8 weeks of class)
• 1/17 class runs 9:15AM – 10:15AM, all other dates run 9:30AM – 10:30AM
• Puppies up to the age of 8 months with or without any prior training experience
• Puppies are required to have the appropriate vaccines recommended for the age of the puppy, including a bordetella vaccine. A negative fecal sample (test should include Giardia) is also required prior to the start of class to make sure they are free of intestinal parasites.

Part of our new Guest Trainer Class Offerings! Payment for class is taken on the first day of class. No refunds for classes missed. You must attend 6 classes with your puppy in order to graduate. Classes are held at Lucky Paws Pet Resort.

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AKC Rally classes 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. This class is being taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors in AKC, UKC and WCRL Rally with many titles in each area.  Join them to enjoy this fun sport together.

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. This class is taught by experienced instructors teaching both Straight Line and Clover Leaf, and beyond. Beginners have their the dog on a leash and titles can be earned for the various levels of the sport. Come join us and have a great time with your dog.

Need a place to virtually test your dog to earn AKC Rally Novice / Intermediate titles? Our Rally instructors are offerings facilitate vidoes for virtual testing. Please call Judy at 724-846-2788 for more details.

Have a question?

Please contact Judy, 724-846-2788 for any information/questions about this Rally class.

This class is a great option for those who may not wish to make the commitment to any full 6 week class, where attendance to all six weeks is part of the deal. Come to one session or a few, at the low cost of $20/session – just make sure to sign up first!

Saturday, January 23rd 9:45 – 10:45AM

• Sign up is required prior to the class session – please call or email us to reserve your spot. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple sessions.
• 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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AKC Ring Ready Obedience teaches your dog appropriate social behavior with both people and dogs. You will be taught essential training commands such as heeling, sit, stay, come, and helping correct annoying behaviors. Working together towards your dog being a well behaved member of your family. This class requires the owner follow thru at home with the training information provided, demonstrated and practiced in class.

All dog are welcomed to our classes both purebred and mix breeds. You and your dog will be prepared for competition in Obedience, and titles, if the owner so desires. The owner will learn about various levels of competition and titles available in AKC, and how to teach your dog the required exercises and help the owner to learn the regulations for competing.

These classes are taught by highly qualified instructors with many years of experience in teaching and competing in AKC Obedience.

This class is a great option for those who may not wish to make the commitment to any full 6 week class, where attendance to all six weeks is part of the deal. Come to one session or a few, at the low cost of $20/session – just make sure to sign up first!

Saturday, January 23rd 10:45 – 11:45AM

• Sign up is required prior to the class session – please call or email us to reserve your spot. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple sessions.
• Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

This 6 week class includes orientation and 5 weeks of learning how to be a good puppy! Pups will begin learning sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, recall, polite greetings, play do’s and don’ts and much, much more.

• Tuesdays: 1/26 – 3/2 (6 weeks of class)
• 7:30 – 8:30 PM
• Puppies up to the age of 6 months
• 1st round of vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

AKC Rally classes 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. This class is being taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors in AKC, UKC and WCRL Rally with many titles in each area.  Join them to enjoy this fun sport together.

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. This class is taught by experienced instructors teaching both Straight Line and Clover Leaf, and beyond. Beginners have their the dog on a leash and titles can be earned for the various levels of the sport. Come join us and have a great time with your dog.

Need a place to virtually test your dog to earn AKC Rally Novice / Intermediate titles? Our Rally instructors are offerings facilitate vidoes for virtual testing. Please call Judy at 724-846-2788 for more details.

Have a question?

Please contact Judy, 724-846-2788 for any information/questions about this Rally class.

This class is a great option for those who may not wish to make the commitment to any full 6 week class, where attendance to all six weeks is part of the deal. Come to one session or a few, at the low cost of $20/session – just make sure to sign up first!

Saturday, January 30th, 9:45 – 10:45AM

• Sign up is required prior to the class session – please call or email us to reserve your spot. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple sessions.
• Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

AKC Ring Ready Obedience teaches your dog appropriate social behavior with both people and dogs. You will be taught essential training commands such as heeling, sit, stay, come, and helping correct annoying behaviors. Working together towards your dog being a well behaved member of your family. This class requires the owner follow thru at home with the training information provided, demonstrated and practiced in class.

All dog are welcomed to our classes both purebred and mix breeds. You and your dog will be prepared for competition in Obedience, and titles, if the owner so desires. The owner will learn about various levels of competition and titles available in AKC, and how to teach your dog the required exercises and help the owner to learn the regulations for competing.

These classes are taught by highly qualified instructors with many years of experience in teaching and competing in AKC Obedience.

This class is a great option for those who may not wish to make the commitment to any full 6 week class, where attendance to all six weeks is part of the deal. Come to one session or a few, at the low cost of $20/session – just make sure to sign up first!

Saturday, January 30th, 10:45 – 11:45AM

• Sign up is required prior to the class session – please call or email us to reserve your spot. Feel free to sign up for one or multiple sessions.
• Attendance of a prior obedience class is required.
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE