Welcome to Misty Pines Pet Company where we have been successfully training dogs and their owners since 1975. Our continuing lifetime dog training programs are designed to enrich the relationship between you and your dog.
We offer a variety of training programs to meet your specific needs! These include:
- Dog Training Classes
- Private Lessons
- Canine Behavior Consultations
- Board N’ Train
- Boot Camp Training
- Daycare Training
- Specialty Classes
- Bird Dog Training
- Therapy Dog Training
With our solid understanding of canine behavior, the trainers at Misty Pines can help you to interpret your dog’s behaviors. We will teach you to reinforce the good behaviors to eliminate the unwanted behaviors. The professional Misty Pines training team suggests positive techniques and innovative solutions for your dog’s training.
Your dedication to training, combined with our expertise and training programs, is the perfect recipe for you and your dog to “Howl With Success”. Whether you want a well-behaved pet, an agility dog, a field dog, or a therapy dog, our goal is to make your goals a reality! You and your dog will benefit by developing mutual trust and respect as we teach you to have success with your dog.
Dog Training Classes
Our Dog Training Classes teach through repetition and by slowly increasing the Four Variables of Training on an individual basis. This gives each dog/handler team the ability to progress at their own pace and also gives flexibility to come to the class time that fits your family’s schedule.
New students must attend or view our Dog Training Orientation. We have Online and In-Person Orientations available. Once completed, you can register for classes online.
Visit our Dog Training Classes page for more information about our Dog Training Orientation and a full list of all of our Dog Training Classes.
Private Dog Training Lessons
Private Dog Training Lessons at Misty Pines offer personalized, one‑on‑one coaching tailored to your goals, whether you’re looking to build basic obedience, address nuisance behaviors, or advance into specialized skills. Our trainers can focus on anything from therapy and service dog preparation to agility, scent work, swimming, dock diving, and more. We also offer dedicated hunting dog training for retrieving, upland, waterfowl, flushing, and AKC Hunt Test work.
Click here to learn more about our Private Dog Training Lessons.
Canine Behavior Consultations
Misty Pines offers private behavior consultations designed to help you understand and resolve challenging issues such as aggression, fearfulness, resource guarding, and separation anxiety. During your session, our trainers will analyze your dog’s history, temperament, health, and breed traits to identify the root of the problem. From there, we’ll create a clear, positive action plan to improve behavior and strengthen the relationship between you and your dog.
Read more about our Canine Behavior Consultations and find the necessary forms.
Board N’ Train
Misty Pines’ Board and Train program allows your dog to receive focused training sessions while boarding, helping accelerate skills in obedience, manners, agility, socialization, fieldwork, and other specialized goals. Our certified trainers work one‑on‑one with your dog during scheduled 30‑minute sessions and provide a detailed report card at pickup. A follow‑up private lesson is recommended to help you continue the progress at home and maintain consistent training.
Go to our Board N’ Train page for further information, forms and how to schedule.
Dog Training Boot Camp
Our two‑week Dog Training Boot Camp program provides an intensive, structured training experience for dogs who need a jump start, extra focus, or help reaching advanced goals such as service work or field training. Throughout their stay, dogs receive individualized daily training, carefully managed environments, and detailed progress updates, including a training journal and a final report card. Owners are included in the process through a private lesson at pickup to ensure smooth transition and long‑term success at home.
Learn more about our Dog Training Boot Camp
Daycare Training
Misty Pines’ daycare program offers five unique indoor/outdoor play yards where dogs of all ages can exercise, build confidence, and develop healthy canine communication skills. Along with social play, dogs can participate in enriching activities such as agility, obedience, treadmill work, and scent‑focused walks, with optional 15‑ or 30‑minute training sessions available during their visit. Our professional trainers can help polish manners, introduce new skills, or address problem behaviors so you pick up a more well‑trained, well‑exercised dog.
Learn more here on our Daycare Training page.
Specialty Classes
Specialty Dog Training Classes and Events at Misty Pines give you and your dog fun, innovative ways to strengthen your bond while exploring new skills together. As you move from agility and tricks to fitness walks, scent work, and seasonal events, each experience builds better communication, confidence, and teamwork. Because our lineup rotates throughout the year, dogs and handlers of every experience level can always find a class that fits their goals and keeps training fresh.
Visit our Specialty Dog Training page to see upcoming offerings and stay informed about new specialty events.
Bird Dog Training
Misty Pines Gun Dog Company’s Hunting Dog Training program builds each dog’s natural instincts and drive through a personalized, thoughtful approach that brings out their full potential in the field. After an initial private session, our trainers design a customized plan that supports steady progress and sharpens both skills and manners—whether you’re aiming for a polished upland hunter, a reliable waterfowl retriever, or a future Master Hunter. From there, teams can train through private lessons, group classes, or immersive Boot Camp on more than 25 acres of woods, fields, and water, where live birds create authentic hunting scenarios.
Visit our Bird Dog Training page to learn more about our program, meet our trainers, or explore training options.
Therapy Dog Training
A therapy dog provides comfort, connection, and emotional well‑being to people in hospitals, nursing homes, and other care settings. These dogs must demonstrate friendliness, reliability, and solid obedience skills. To build those abilities, teams move through orientation, group classes, and monthly CGC/Therapy Dog prep sessions. For teams that want additional guidance, private lessons, Boot Camp, and Daycare Training also offer valuable support.
To explore class details, testing requirements, and how to get started, click here.