Misty Pines Pet Company

Reliable Retrieve 102
2017-10-14 11:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Teaching 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.”

Tricks 102
2017-08-19 11:15 - 12:00
If 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 behaviors that are outside of our typical curriculum and often involve multiple steps per behavior.
101 Requirement: Dog must be food motivated.
102 Requirement: Dog must be food motivated and have completed course 101.
Recommendations: Bring a hungry dog, leash and collar, bait bag and yummy treats. If you do not have a treat bag, they are sold at Misty Pines. You may purchase one before class.
Registration online or by phone required to attend class.

Growl Less Class
2017-08-15 18:30 - 19:15
The professional training staff at Misty Pines Pet Company has developed a special class for aggressive and highly aroused canine companions. All Growl Less Class participants must first attend a Behavior Consultation before attending Growl Less Class.

Topics that are covered in Growl Less class are:
K9 Peripheral learning
Proper handling skills
Reading canine body language
Anticipating and pro actively responding before aroused and aggressive responses
Counter-Conditioning with positive associations
Desensitization
Obedience / Leadership
Agilisty Obstacles

The cost is $18.00 per class and is by appointment.
Are you interested in Growl Less Class but want to see the results, then click here for some Growl Less Class Reviews or click here for a video of our Growl Less Class in action.

Closing
2017-07-31 08:00 - 17:00
Closing time

Trail Hiking
2017-07-29 11:15 - 12:00
Take 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.

Directed Jumping 102
2017-05-13 11:15 - 12:00
102 Requirement: Dog must have completed course 101. This course will advance and polish the 101 behaviors.

Directed Jumping 101
2017-04-29 11:15 - 12:00
101 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!

Around The Horn 102
2017-03-18 11:15 - 12:00
101 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. 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.

Around The Horn 101
2017-03-11 11:15 - 12:00

CGC/TDI Prep Class
2017-02-04 08:15 - 09:00
First and Third Saturday of every month from 8:00 – 8:45am.
$30 per class
This class will prepare you for both tests. We will actually go through 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!
Misty Pines Therapy Dog Test (MPTD)
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.
The CGC and MPTD also lays the foundation for the Public Access Test for the Misty Pines Certified Service Dogs.
Read this article for more information about the Misty Pines Therapy Dog Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it.
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.
Read this article for more information about the Canine Good Citizen Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it.
