Specialty Classes
Around The Horn 101
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United States101 Requirement: Dog should be fluent in: weave polls, tunnel, scramble, jumps, ladder, bridge. Must be able to perform 5 basics (Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Heel) off leash. Dog must be physically fit as this is a rigorous activity. 102 Requirement: Dog should be fluent in: dumbbell retrieving, weave polls, tunnel, scramble, jumps, ladder, bridge.
Around The Horn 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United States101 Requirement: Dog should be fluent in: weave polls, tunnel, scramble, jumps, ladder, bridge. Must be able to perform 5 basics (Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Heel) off leash. Dog must be physically fit as this is a rigorous activity. 102 Requirement: Dog should be fluent in: dumbbell retrieving, weave polls, tunnel, scramble, jumps, ladder, bridge.
Directed Jumping 101
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United States101 Requirement: Dog must understand targeting to a hula hoop or to a piece of food, sit and stay, and be able to jump over a pipe and a board jump. 102 Requirement: Dog must have completed course 101. This course will advance and polish the 101 behaviors. Video coming soon!
Directed Jumping 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United States102 Requirement: Dog must have completed course 101. This course will advance and polish the 101 behaviors.
Trail Hiking
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesTake your training out into nature and join us for an extended nature trail hike at Misty Pines. We will work our dogs throughout the entire trail system focusing on polite walking/hiking at a reasonable pace. This is a great follow up to the Walking Politely on a Leash class.
Tricks 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesIf you’re looking for a fun activity and good way to bond with your dog then this tricks class is the class for you and your dog! Similar to Agility, teaching Tricks is a fun break from regular obedience training but continues to build the working relationship between you and your canine companion. Tricks are
Reliable Retrieve 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesTeaching owners and their dogs how to master their retrieves utilizing both negative and positive reinforcement. This class will teach you how to teach your dog to "fetch," "hold" and "give."
Treadmill 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United States101 Class - Learn how to teach your dog the treadmill to help keep them mentally and physically stimulated. Our most fit and athletic dogs can run on the treadmill at 8 -10 mph for twenty to thirty minutes! 102 Class - More advanced commands, programs and regimens. Recommended for those that took 101 Class
Tricks and Clicks 101
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesDid you watch America’s Got Talent? The clicker is one of the tools that contestants like Sara Carson used to train her dog Hero and how Jokgu the chicken learned to play the keyboard! The clicker is a small, springy, snappy metal hand tool utilized in training to reward a desirable behavior immediately with precise
Tricks and Clicks 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesDid you watch America’s Got Talent? The clicker is one of the tools that contestants like Sara Carson used to train her dog Hero and how Jokgu the chicken learned to play the keyboard! The clicker is a small, springy, snappy metal hand tool utilized in training to reward a desirable behavior immediately with precise
Tricks and Clicks 103
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesDid you watch America’s Got Talent? The clicker is one of the tools that contestants like Sara Carson used to train her dog Hero and how Jokgu the chicken learned to play the keyboard! The clicker is a small, springy, snappy metal hand tool utilized in training to reward a desirable behavior immediately with precise
Dock Diving 101
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United States11:00 am class is FULL. Please register for the 12:30 pm class. Paul Leabhart will conduct an intro to Dock Diving class. Paul has many years of Dock Dog competition and training experience. This workshop will include demonstrations on how to begin training for dock diving. The class will visit the Dog Pond for demos
Pet Emergency Training
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesDo you know what to do in an emergency involving your pet? Would you be able to help your pet through a seizure, heat stroke, a broken bone, insect stings, punctures or any other health related issue?
Please join us for an empowering PET CPR and Emergency First Aid course providing knowledge and skills needed to assist and aid your dog in an emergency situation.
By Start the Heart, LLC and presented by Dr. Donna Schuring. Register today to reserve your seat! No dogs please.
Distance Behaviors
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesCan your dog sit, down, or stand from 20 ft away? Would you like to advance your obedience skills? Distance Behaviors introduces a new challenge to you and your dog. You will learn how to better communicate from greater distances by utilizing behaviors you already know. Common distance behaviors are sit, down, stand, and spin.
Four Bar Jump 101
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesThe four bar jump is a very challenging exercise of over ten behaviors off leash at multiple distances. Video coming soon! 101 Requirement: Must be able to perform (Sit, Stand, Spin, Hup, Down, Come, Stay, Finish) 102 Requirement: Must be fluent with the behaviors in 101 and reliably retrieve a dumbbell.
Blueberry Hill Park Class
Blueberry Hill Park Blaine's Way, Sewickley, PA, United StatesMisty Pines Pet Company will be holding a special location dog training class at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough. Blueberry Hill Park is just a few minutes away from Misty Pines. Class will meet at the Maple Grove Pavilion parking lot at 6:30 pm. Please bring all of your usual tools needed for class and be sure to have a treat bag filled with your dog’s most favorite treats. Please sign up and prepay in advance. This class is open to students from all levels of classes.
Four Bar Jump 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesThe four bar jump is a very challenging exercise of over ten behaviors off leash at multiple distances. Video coming soon! 101 Requirement: Must be able to perform (Sit, Stand, Spin, Hup, Down, Come, Stay, Finish) 102 Requirement: Must be fluent with the behaviors in 101 and reliably retrieve a dumbbell.
Blueberry Hill Park Class
Blueberry Hill Park Blaine's Way, Sewickley, PA, United StatesMisty Pines Pet Company will be holding a special location dog training class at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough. Blueberry Hill Park is just a few minutes away from Misty Pines. Class will meet at the Maple Grove Pavilion parking lot at 6:30 pm. Please bring all of your usual tools needed for class and be sure to have a treat bag filled with your dog’s most favorite treats. Please sign up and prepay in advance. This class is open to students from all levels of classes.
Blueberry Hill Park Class
Blueberry Hill Park Blaine's Way, Sewickley, PA, United StatesMisty Pines Pet Company will be holding a special location dog training class at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough. Blueberry Hill Park is just a few minutes away from Misty Pines. Class will meet at the Maple Grove Pavilion parking lot at 6:30 pm. Please bring all of your usual tools needed for class and be sure to have a treat bag filled with your dog’s most favorite treats. Please sign up and prepay in advance. This class is open to students from all levels of classes.
Blueberry Hill Park Class
Blueberry Hill Park Blaine's Way, Sewickley, PA, United StatesMisty Pines Pet Company will be holding a special location dog training class at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough. Blueberry Hill Park is just a few minutes away from Misty Pines. Class will meet at the Maple Grove Pavilion parking lot at 6:30 pm. Please bring all of your usual tools needed for class and be sure to have a treat bag filled with your dog’s most favorite treats. Please sign up and prepay in advance. This class is open to students from all levels of classes.
Blueberry Hill Park Class
Blueberry Hill Park Blaine's Way, Sewickley, PA, United StatesMisty Pines Pet Company will be holding a special location dog training class at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park Borough. Blueberry Hill Park is just a few minutes away from Misty Pines. Class will meet at the Maple Grove Pavilion parking lot at 6:30 pm. Please bring all of your usual tools needed for class and be sure to have a treat bag filled with your dog’s most favorite treats. Please sign up and prepay in advance. This class is open to students from all levels of classes.
Scent Work 102
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesEvery dog is equipped with an amazing tool: their nose! Olfaction, the act or process of smelling, is a dog’s primary special sense. Dogs have more than 220 million olfactory receptors in their nose, while humans have only 5 million! Teaching dogs to use their nose to identify a target odor offers many benefits. This
Scent Work 103
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesEvery dog is equipped with an amazing tool: their nose! Olfaction, the act or process of smelling, is a dog’s primary special sense. Dogs have more than 220 million olfactory receptors in their nose, while humans have only 5 million! Teaching dogs to use their nose to identify a target odor offers many benefits. This
Scent Work 104
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesEvery dog is equipped with an amazing tool: their nose! Olfaction, the act or process of smelling, is a dog’s primary special sense. Dogs have more than 220 million olfactory receptors in their nose, while humans have only 5 million! Teaching dogs to use their nose to identify a target odor offers many benefits. Medical tests have even shown that specially trained dogs are capable of using the dog’s sense of smell to detect certain types of tumors in humans. Scent Work is a highly recommended working game for families to learn to work their family pets.
Not many family dogs will be used for bomb detection, competition or tracking work, but every family dog can learn to play Hide N Seek and find objects hidden around the house. These games can be used to help provide mental stimulation for your dog and provide a job to keep him active. Scent Working is an activity that all dogs enjoy and all dogs can do.
Beginners and all other skill levels are welcome.
- Pre-Requisites
- 101 - None
- 102 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 101 course.
- 103 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 102 course or higher.
- 104 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 103 course or higher.
- 105 - Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 104 course or higher.
Scent Work 106
Misty Pines Pet Company 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, United StatesEvery dog is equipped with an amazing tool: their nose! Olfaction, the act or process of smelling, is a dog’s primary special sense. Dogs have more than 220 million olfactory receptors in their nose, while humans have only 5 million! Teaching dogs to use their nose to identify a target odor offers many benefits. Medical tests have even shown that specially trained dogs are capable of using the dog’s sense of smell to detect certain types of tumors in humans. Scent Work is a highly recommended working game for families to learn to work their family pets. Not many family dogs will be used for bomb detection, competition or tracking work, but every family dog can learn to play Hide N Seek and find objects hidden around the house. These games can be used to help provide mental stimulation for your dog and provide a job to keep him active. Scent Working is an activity that all dogs enjoy and all dogs can do. Beginners and all other skill levels are welcome.
- Pre-Requisites
- 105 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 104 course.
- 106 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 105 course.
- 107 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 106 course or higher.
- 108 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 107 course or higher.
- 109 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 108 course or higher.
- 110 – Your dog must have completed a Scent Work 109 course or higher.