Level 2 Agility
2022-06-04 08:00 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Agility is a fun sport open to any breed of dog which builds strong relationship between dog and handler. In Level 2 Agility, we will discuss terminology (such as “contact zones”), build good handling habits, and begin patterns. This class is designed for those who have taken agility before and want to learn a new way to utilize agility equipment.
Requirements: Dogs must be physically capable of going over a scramble, through a tunnel and over small jumps. Dogs must also be food or toy motivated.

Misty Pines Therapy Dog Test
2022-06-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-03 16:00 - 18:00
The Primary objective of the MPTD dog and handler is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with the patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions and wherever else the Therapy Dog is needed. This is done in a way that increases emotional well being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people. Pre-registration is required.

Misty Pines Therapy Dog and CGC Prep Class
2022-06-11 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-07-09 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-08-13 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-09-10 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-10-08 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-11-12 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-12-10 08:00 - 08:45, 2023-01-14 08:00 - 08:45 and 1 more date
This class will prepare you and your dog for therapy or service work. We will help you and your dog work through a number of exercises that you will encounter in life and in medical settings. Practice makes perfect!
This class will also prepare you for the Canine Good Citizen Test.
Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC)
The Canine Good Citizen Test is a titling through the American Kennel Club (AKC) that is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
The CGC also lays the foundation for the Public Access Test for the Misty Pines Certified Service Dogs.

Class at North Park
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-07-26 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-08-23 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-09-20 18:30 - 19:15
Misty Pines Pet Company will be holding a special location dog training class at North Park. Class will meet at the swimming pool 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.
Location
At Misty Pines we work towards building solid obedience and behavior throughout any distraction that we may come across. To solidify these behaviors we work through four variables of dog training; Distance, Distraction, Duration, and Location. Location is perhaps one of the most important variables of training a dog to cope with everyday situations such as someone coming to your door or taking your dog to the park on a sunny afternoon. As a general rule, a dog will only work where it has been taught to do so. Therefore, if the only place that you ever practice obedience such as heeling and stays is here in training class or at home in your living room, it is likely that your dog will find it difficult to hold their focus while faced with the unique distractions present in a new location. Keep in mind that when we change a variable in training, we make the cue and behavior unique to that situation. Remember that you may need to take a step back and teach a known behavior with lure and reward techniques the first time in a new location so that the dog learns to execute at this new location with unique distractions.
The Variables of Training
Distance
Distraction
Durations
Location

Level 1 Agility
2022-07-02 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-08-06 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-09-03 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-10-01 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-11-05 08:00 - 08:45, 2022-12-03 08:00 - 08:45, 2023-01-07 08:00 - 08:45, 2023-02-04 08:00 - 08:45 and 1 more date
Level 1 Agility class is for fun, exercise and relationship building. Everyone is welcome.
$30
Misty Pines teaches and uses agility obstacles in our training classes as motivational aids for your dog as a fun way to learn. Schooling your dog in agility obstacles will also strengthen communication between you and your dog. It promotes teamwork and builds your dog’s respect and trust in you as its leader. While this sport can be very competitive, this class will be taught as a recreational activity to enhance your relationship with your dog. In this monthly agility class, you and your dog will communicate, bond, and have fun! You and your dog can practice any obstacle for as long as you’d like in this class.
We offer a variety of obstacles including the standard agility equipment. Some of our equipment includes hurdles, tunnels, A-frames, see-saws, chutes, dog-walks, weave poles, ladders, treadmills, stairs and more.
The class is designed to help you and your dog learn and excel in agility. It is a class for all skill levels so it is beneficial for dogs that are brand new to agility as well as those that have had experience. You and your dog can practice any obstacle for as long as you’d like in this class. Exercises vary from free running the obstacles to handling skills and mock courses. Curriculum depends on class size and skill level of the dogs attending.
Key benefits of agility class

provides mental and physical exercise
builds your dog’s trust in you
increases your confidence as a handler
creates a sense of teamwork
fosters a bond between you and your dog…

…all while having fun.

Fit Dog Walk
2022-07-20 09:30 - 10:00
Please join us for a group fitness walk at Misty Pines Dog Park. We will meet in the parking lot and walk together through the trails of the park. The guided walk will be approximately 30 minutes through wooded trails with some hills. Please wear appropriate footwear, bug repellant and bring a water bottle. Although there is no fee for the walk we do require signup through our online store as well as current vaccination records for your dog. If we do not have them already, vaccination records should be submitted before registering for the walk.
September 2018, AKC launched the AKC FIT DOG program where dog owners who walk a specified distance with their dogs can receive a free AKC FIT DOG car magnet. It has been a great success and now the program has expanded to recognize AKC FIT DOG Clubs! These are local groups which meet and accomplish certain fitness goals together with their dogs. Groups that may be approved as AKC FIT DOG clubs include: AKC clubs, independent dog training schools, and other dog related clubs and organizations.
To promote health and fitness for dogs and their owners, AKC FIT DOG clubs will:

Conduct at least 4 group fitness walks per year, or
Conduct regularly scheduled canine fitness/conditioning classes.

In the fitness walks and classes, dogs and owners may participate at their own individual skill level.

Kids and Family Holiday Class
2022-12-28 13:00 - 13:45
The Kids and Family Class is designed to teach families dog handling skills, dog safety, games, obedience and agility. This is a fun, informative, and entertaining class for moms, dads, kids and dogs. Registration required.

Level 2 Agility
2023-01-07 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-02-04 09:00 - 09:45
Agility is a fun sport open to any breed of dog which builds strong relationship between dog and handler. In Level 2 Agility, we will discuss terminology (such as “contact zones”), build good handling habits, and begin patterns. This class is designed for those who have taken agility before.
Requirements: Dogs must be physically capable of going over a scramble, through a tunnel and over small jumps. Dogs must also be food or toy motivated.
