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!

• Saturdays: 7/11 – 8/22 (6 weeks of class)
• NO CLASS the week of July 18th
• 12:15 – 1:15 PM
• 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: 7/20 – 8/24 (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, 7/20 – 8/24 (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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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.

• Prerequisite of our Sophomore Basic Manners Class
• Tuesdays: 7/21 – 8/25 (6 weeks of class)
• 7:30 – 8:30 PM
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Are you and your dog bored out of your gourd?! If you want to learn fun new brain games for your dog sign up for K9 EINSTEIN!!

In this class you will get to play fun games that ask your dog to use its brain by tapping into cognition through enrichment exercises and body awareness. This is mostly an enrichment class open to all dogs any age….even the seniors! Your dog should know basic commands and be familiar with the touch (with foot) command prior to signing up.

• Wednesdays: 7/22 – 8/26 (6 weeks of class)
• 6:15 – 7:00 pm
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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The AKC Urban is a title in the Canine Good Citizen family of awards and titles. You and your dog will get the opportunity to test your skills in real life urban settings.

Your dog will demonstrate their C.G.C. title skills in an urban setting. You will learn the 10 items of the CGCU title, all on a leash, and then will be tested by an AKC-CGC evaluator in the real world environment (store, bank, cafe or city setting).

What a huge accomplishment this will be for you and your dog!

• Wednesdays: 7/22 – 8/26 (6 weeks of class)
• 7:15 – 8:00 pm
• Prerequisite of an obedience class.
• Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
• For more information, please visit: AKC Urban CGC

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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.

• Thursdays: 7/30 – 9/3 (6 weeks of class)
• 6:30 – 7:30 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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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 6 week 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 6 week classes 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.

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! Classes running Saturday mornings during the dates and times listed below:

All sessions: 9:45 – 10:45AM

Saturdays:

• August 1st
• August 8th
• August 15th
• August 22nd
• August 29th
• September 5th

Requirements:

• 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.
  • Each week is treated as an individual class session – meaning you do not need to attend all 6 weeks. The specific topics covered will be determined on the day of the class, based on the needs of those in attendance.
• 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! Classes running Saturday mornings during the dates and times listed below:

All sessions: 10:45 – 11:45AM

Saturdays:

• August 1st
• August 8th
• August 15th
• August 22nd
• August 29th
• September 5th

Requirements:

• 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.
• Each week is treated as an individual class session – meaning you do not need to attend all 6 weeks. The specific topics covered will be determined on the day of the class, based on the needs of those in attendance.
• 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

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: 8/18 – 9/22 (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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