Misty Pines Pet Company

Scent Work 102
2018-09-15 11:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Every 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 is a highly recommended working game for families to learn to work their family pets.
Pre-Requisites for Scent Work
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.

Scent Work 104
2018-09-29 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Every 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.

Customer Appreciation
2018-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
You are why we get to do what we love to do every day! We appreciate you each and every day and from Monday October 1 to Saturday October 6, 2018 want to especially take time to celebrate you. We invite you and your pet to stop by anytime between 8 am and 5 pm during this special week and receive treats for you and your furry friend. We will also have different sales in our retail store, a raffle to win a 6 month dog park pass, a pulled-pork lunch on Saturday and more. Please keep an eye out for our emails in September with all of the happenings for this extra fun week.
Misty Pines is the complete pet company that loves the company of people and pets. Thank you for allowing us the special opportunity to be a part of the experiences in growing your relationship with your pet.
MONDAY OCTOBER 1: Kong Toys and Balls – 20% Off
KONG founder, Joe Markham, loved his trained police dog, Fritz, but did not love his destructive chewing habits. Fritz loved to crunch on rocks, sticks and other harmful items. Fritz’s teeth were wearing down and his need for stimulation and play was not being met, and Joe was frustrated.
One day, while working on a VW Bus, Joe began throwing out car parts to Fritz to lure him away from those rocks. Fritz was immediately taken with a rubber suspension part and dropped it in Joe’s lap to play. The erratic bounce and toughness of the rubber inspired Joe. He has been making KONGs from his own proprietary, pet-safe, built-to-chew rubber ever since.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 2: Planet Dog Toys and Balls – 20% Off
Proudly creating eco-friendly, durable dog toys, including the world famous Orbee balls, bones and toys. All made in the U.S.A. 100% guaranteed since 1997. They stand behind their products because they are made using high quality materials. Planet Dog products are guaranteed to be non-toxic and free of manufacturing defects.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3: West Paw Toys and Balls – 20% Off
West Paw dog toys are made in Montana, USA. West Paw has incorporated thoughtful design and sustainable manufacturing into their toys. That’s why they guarantee every product. They will replace or refund any product that doesn’t live up to your standards. They manufacture everything in their own factory—so they know what goes into every product.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 4: Furrever Friends Gourmet Pet Treats – 20% Off
Furrever Friends makes all natural, home-made gourmet pet treats that your dog is sure to love. Their confectionery creations are as delicious as they are unique. Each treat is hand made in their kitchen, crafted with love and baked to perfection. They patiently dehydrate their goodies to insure a longer shelf life, even though they don’t last long enough to need it!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5: Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Signature Dog and Cat Food – 20% Off
Nature’s Variety thinks nutrition should come from real ingredients like grass-fed beef and non-GMO vegetables and fruits, not artificial powders. Never cooked, 100% raw nutrition, minimally processed to preserve the integrity of every ingredient. Unlock your pet’s potential to thrive with the pinnacle of pet nutrition. The recipes are made with 95% real meat and 5% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients – because Raw Signature™ wouldn’t be made of anything else.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6: Lunch at Misty Pines
Please join us on Saturday for a pulled pork lunch at 12:00pm. We will also have drinks, chips and cookies. A name will be drawn out of the raffle for the 6 Month Park Pass at the end of the day on Saturday as well.

Scent Work 106
2018-11-17 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Every 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.

Scent Work 107
2018-11-24 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Scent Work 108
2018-12-15 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Scent Work 109
2018-12-22 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Scent Work 110
2018-12-29 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Basic Elements of Retrieve
2019-01-26 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Teaching owners and their dogs the basic elements of retrieve: “hold,” “give” and “fetch.”

Walking Politely On A Leash - 102
2019-04-20 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
All Levels Welcome
Having a dog that is a pleasure to walk is, well…a pleasure. We want to help you enjoy your time outdoors with your dog and make your walking time enjoyable. We’ll be working on Heel, Easy, Take-a-Walk and This Way. Walking a dog on a loose leash for a longer distance and duration is one of the most challenging exercises for owners and their dogs.
Class will be indoors and outdoors. Please dress appropriately.

Beginner Dock Diving Class
2019-06-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
This dock diving class will be for beginners who want to start jumping off the dock. There will be two sessions, one will be from 9:00 – 10:30 and the second will be 10:30 – 12:00.
Registration is limited to only 10 per session, so sign up soon.
*Prerequisite: Your dog must know how to swim. If you would like to work on your dog’s swimming skills, please attend our swimming classes.
If you are interested in the fun trial, please click here.
Pay at the event; cash or check only.

Swimming Class
2019-07-20 11:15 - 12:00, 2019-08-03 11:15 - 12:00, 2019-08-31 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Does your dog need a swimming lesson? Is your dog a good swimmer but wants to have friends to swim with? We offer a Summer Swimming Class! This helpful class will be sure to get your dog in the water at our dog pond in no time. Be sure to bring a water toy, enticing dog treats, a long leash, your bathing suit or old clothes and water shoes. You Will Get Wet! Please pre-register.

Warm Up and Practice Dock Diving Trial
2019-07-28 09:30 - 16:00, 2019-08-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
This will be a competition for practice, fun and ribbons.
There will be 2 rounds of jumps. One will be at 9:30 am, and one at 12:30 pm. Each dog entered will get 2 jumps off the dock. The better of the two jumps will determine the dog’s division and place in that division. When the afternoon jumps are over, the top 6 dogs of each division will jump for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in their division. The top three places will receive a ribbon and prizes.
Novice Division: 1 inch to 9 feet 11 inches.
Junior Division: 10 feet to 14 feet 11 inches.
Senior Division: 15 feet to 19 feet 11 inches.
Master Division: 20 feet to 22 feet 11 inches.
Elite Division: 23 feet to 24 feet 11 inches.
Super Elite Division: 25 feet and above.
A Beginner Dock Diving Class for beginner and non-jumping dogs with experienced Dock Divers will take place from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. This practice is limited to 15 dogs.
No parking will be permitted along the driveway. All parking will be in the parking lots at the top of the driveway. Participants and spectators are asked to bring lawn chairs to sit along the hillside, which will provide a spectacular view of the event.
Each round of jumps, at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, will have a 50 dog maximum, so be sure to get your spot soon. Participants will be organized into groups of 10 and each group will be assigned a jump time.
Each handler/dog team needs to be here at least 30 minutes before their dock dive slot, which would be 9:00 am or 12:00 pm.
Pay at event. Cash or check only. No credit cards.
Click here for Official Rules.

Beginner Dock Diving Class
2019-07-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2019-08-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
This dock diving class will be primarily for beginners who want to start jumping off the dock.
Registration is limited to only 15, so sign up soon.
*Prerequisite: Your dog must know how to swim. If you would like to work on your dog’s swimming skills, please attend our swimming classes.
If you are interested in the fun trial, please click here.
Pay at the event; cash or check only.

TDI Prep Class
2019-10-12 11:15 - 12:00, 2019-10-26 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
This class will prepare you for all of the exercises so you will know exactly what you need to work on with your dog. You will have the opportunity to practice the exercises required in these tests. Practice makes perfect!
Therapy Dog International Test (TDI)
The Primary objective of the TDI 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.
The CGC and TDI also lays the foundation for the Public Access Test for the Misty Pines Certified Service Dogs.
Read this article for more information about the Therapy Dog International Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it.
Please pre-register for this class online or by calling our office at 412.364.4122

Public Access Class
2019-12-21 11:15 - 12:00 | Lowes of Cranberry, 1717 Route 228, Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066, United States
Take your training on the go! In this class we will visit different public locations to put our training to the test and experience new locations and distractions. Class will be Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at Lowe’s in Cranberry Township. Class participants will meet at 11:10 am. Specific location is TBA. You must pre-register for this class.
You must pre-register and prepay for this class.

Leave-It / Place
2019-12-21 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Teach your dog to “Leave-it” and got to “Place” in high distraction situations, such as family get togethers, present opening time, when food drops in the kitchen, etc…

Treadmill
2020-01-25 11:15 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
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!

At Misty Pines we say that a well-trained and well-exercised dog is a good dog and by working your dog on a treadmill you are accomplishing both at the same time. Why a treadmill, you ask? You can infinitely exercise your dog indoors, which means that you are no longer governed by the weather.
Below are some excerpts from an article by Jt Clough from All Things Dog Blog about treadmill training:
Most people wish they had just some of the energy their bouncy happy-go-lucky dog naturally possesses. Unfortunately for many dogs bad behavior happens because the energy level the dog mom or dad has simply does not match the energy level of their dog.
What are the reasons your dog would benefit from dog treadmill training?
Dogs need exercise. Some dogs need a lot of exercise and end up in some sort of trouble because of something they’ve done that was bad simply because they have energy that needed to be burned. Chewing on the house and all the things in it, barking, jumping up on people or pulling on the leash so hard while walking or running feels like a really frustrating task are a few of the reasons to think about adding a treadmill to your dog’s life.
Weather conditions is another huge reason for treadmilling your dog. Too hot or too cold, too windy or raining, the treadmill is a great way to get your dog the exercise needed to remain a happy healthy, well behaved dog. Lack of activity during winter months can not only put added pounds on your dog cutting years of their life but add to the misbehaving aspect of daily living as well.
Many people feel like this option is one that will stop them from going outside and enjoying time with their dog and so never consider the idea, when in fact the treadmill can open up the world to a dog who has bad leash manners. Exercise takes the edge off the nervous system in people and it works for dogs in the same way.
What kinds of dogs do well with treadmill training? All dogs. Honestly. From big dogs to little dogs to anything in between treadmill training can benefit any dog for a variety of reasons. The training program can vary depending breed, what kind of energy level and behavior you’d like to address with your dog or for training specific dog sports like agility or herding.
Treadmill training programs can go from very basic to quite specific. As a DogTread Pro training expert, I always recommend when starting a training program with your dog, start with short periods of time–10 minutes or less. This is true for dogs that are already fit or need to lose a few pounds. Once your dog has become familiar with the activity and had time to loosen up muscle tissue and ligaments you’ll be able to build the workout time and find variations of speed and incline.
Another bonus that has come with this new activity to do with your dog is the number of people who end up catching the training endorphins from their own dog, and find themselves exercising more. Even those who use some of the time to sit and answer e-mails while in the same room with their dog treadmill, get the benefit of a stronger bond with their dog.

Beginner Conformation
2020-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Beginner Conformation is offered to all dogs whose owners want to learn handling skills. In a fun, relaxed environment, we will discuss show terminology, ring etiquette and what to expect at dog shows. Students will learn how to stack and gait their dog as well as basic patterns. No prior experience is required, and novice handlers are highly encouraged to attend. All dogs over 4 months of age are welcome to attend.

Focuses on Stand-stay, learning ring procedure, and what to expect at a show.
Open to all. New/novice handlers encouraged to attend this class.
Lots of discussion and practice on how to properly and defectively exhibit their dog.
We have a stacking table for small dogs.
We do not have a ramp.

“The conformation classes held the past 4 weeks with Kelly have been outstanding!!! She has taught me more in 4 weeks than any other teacher has taught me about dog handling. She is patient, kind, and knowledgeable. This is the first class I have ever taken with Kelly and I look forward to more training with her.”
~Sue E.

Progressive Conformation
2020-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Progressive Conformation is your standard competition handling class and is open to purebred dogs whose owners wish to build their dog’s skill in the ring and practice for upcoming shows. Owners should have a basic understanding of conformation handling as this class focuses on practice and preparation for the show ring. Purebreds over 4 months of age are welcome to attend.

Focuses on practice for the show.
For those with some show experience.
Conducted like a typical handling class.
Emphasis on confidence building, desensitization to distraction, and patterns.
We have a stacking table for small dogs.
We do not have a ramp

“The conformation classes held the past 4 weeks with Kelly have been outstanding!!! She has taught me more in 4 weeks than any other teacher has taught me about dog handling. She is patient, kind, and knowledgeable. This is the first class I have ever taken with Kelly and I look forward to more training with her.”
~Sue E.
