Puppy Class
2024-01-27 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-01-27 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-01-31 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-02-01 18:30 - 19:15, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-02-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-02-07 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-02-08 18:30 - 19:15 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Misty Pines Pet Company, 2523 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Puppy training classes are for puppies 6 months and younger.
Puppy Training Classes are crucial for teaching social skills, good manners, and a positive attitude about learning and are a great way to begin a happy and healthy relationship with your puppy. They are designed to teach you, as the puppy owner, how to properly socialize and teach your puppy basic commands, agility obstacles and good manners. Our classes are educational and entertaining for your whole family and will keep you and your dog mentally and physically engaged during each class. You will learn how to take your dog through real-life challenges with confidence.
The first step towards attending group classes is to attend an Orientation. This prerequisite session will provide the information necessary to prepare you for group classes. Click here to learn more about Orientation.
Puppy Class Schedule
Wednesdays 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
$25 per class or 1 punch on Class Pass
Behaviors Taught:

Sit
Down
Side
Stand
Stay
Watch
Easy

This Way
Take a Walk
Intro to Heel
Meet & Greet
Come
Obstacles
Place

All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella (Bordetella every 6 months) vaccinations. All pets must have received inoculations at least 10 days prior to their visit to Misty Pines.

Level I Dog Training Class
2024-01-27 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-01-30 16:00 - 16:45, 2024-02-01 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-02-01 19:30 - 20:15, 2024-02-03 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-02-06 16:00 - 16:45, 2024-02-08 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-02-08 19:30 - 20:15 and 1 more date
Level I Dog Training Class is for beginner dogs 6+ months of age.
Misty Pines’ Classes are designed to teach you, as the dog owner, how to teach your dog basic commands such as sit, down, heel, stay, take a walk, stand, side, good manners, agility obstacles and more. Our classes incorporate real life distractions for your dog to work through. This helps to train reliability and transferability into your dog so they will be successful in various locations. We encourage everyone in the family to be a part of the training process. Training classes are informative, engaging and educational as well as entertaining for your whole family.
Orientation
The first step towards attending group classes is to attend an Orientation. This prerequisite session will provide the information necessary to prepare you for group classes. Click here to learn more about Orientation.
Level I Dog Training Class Schedule

Thursdays 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Saturdays 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
$25 per class or 1 punch on Class Pass
Behaviors Taught:

Sit
Down
Side
Stand
Stay
Watch
Easy
This Way

Take a Walk and Heel
Meet & Greet
Leave It
Place
Come
Obstacles
AKC Novice Exercises

The syllabus for our classes follow many of the exercises for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) and the Therapy Dog International (TDI) Test. Classes focus on obedience, manners and proper socialization with reward based training. Your dog will learn verbal commands, leash signals and hand signals from attending the classes.
Graduation
Misty Pines does not believe that after a predetermined number of classes your dog will be ready for the next level so progression to the next level of classes is determined by an evaluation. During this evaluation you and your dog will need to demonstrate that you are able to complete a series of required behaviors.
Level I Dog Training Class Evaluation: All evaluations are by appointment and are held during your regularly scheduled class. This evaluation must be scheduled with a trainer. Cost is $25 pass or fail.
Graduation Requirements:

Sit/Stay- Two minutes, 20ft away, circle
Down/Stay- Three minutes, 20ft away, circle/step over/straddle
Heel- One minute with speed changes and a figure 8 around 2 classmates.
Recall- Off a sit/stay from 20ft away to front and finish (left or right)
Place- From 20ft away
Meet and Greet- Greet a classmate close enough to shake hands
Front/Finish- Execute both left and right finish
Side and Stand- 30 seconds, 6ft away
Distance Sit/Down/Spin- From 6ft away
Leave It- Treats on floor surrounding dog
Hold- Hold dumbbell for 10 sec
This Way- Loose leash walk with 3 turns
Clicker- Use clicker for three behaviors
Touch- Nose target three objects
Moving Down- Lay down while in motion

After Graduation, students will move up to the Level II Class, where you will fine-tune your dog’s repertoire of obedience behaviors and your dog will experience more advanced agility obstacles.
All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella (Bordetella every 6 months) vaccinations. All pets must have received inoculations at least 10 days prior to their visit to Misty Pines.

Level II Dog Training Class
2024-01-27 13:30 - 14:15, 2024-01-31 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-02-03 13:30 - 14:15, 2024-02-07 13:00 - 13:45
Level II Dog Training Class is for Level I graduates.
In the Level II Obedience Class you will fine-tune your dog’s repertoire of obedience behaviors and your dog will experience more advanced agility obstacles. We will challenge you and your dog by increasing the four variables of training and teaching new commands and behaviors. This class also prepares you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen Test and the Therapy Dog International Test. Additional obedience behaviors are listed below.
Schedule

Wednesdays 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Saturdays 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
$25 per class or 1 punch on Class Pass
Behaviors Taught:

Level I behaviors increasing the four variables of training (Distance, Distraction, Duration and Location)
Front
Finish (Right & Left)
AKC Novice Exercises
Obstacles

Graduation
Misty Pines does not believe that after a predetermined number of classes your dog will be ready for the next level so progression to the next level of classes is determined by an evaluation. During this evaluation you and your dog will need to demonstrate that you are able to complete a series of required behaviors.
Level II Evaluation: All evaluations are by appointment and are held during your regularly scheduled class. This evaluation must be scheduled with a trainer. Cost is $20 pass or fail.
Graduation Requirements:

Heeling
– Figure 8 around pylons
– Right & Left turns
2 minute Sit/Stay
3 minute Down/Stay
Come/Front/Finish
“Place” from 6 feet
Side
Stand
Sit/Stay for petting with a friendly stranger

After Graduation, students will move up to the Maintenance Plus Class.
All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella (Bordetella every 6 months) vaccinations. All pets must have received inoculations at least 10 days prior to their visit to Misty Pines.

Puppy Class
2024-01-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-02-05 10:00 - 10:45
Puppy training classes are for puppies 6 months and younger.
Puppy Training Classes are crucial for teaching social skills, good manners, and a positive attitude about learning and are a great way to begin a happy and healthy relationship with your puppy. They are designed to teach you, as the puppy owner, how to properly socialize and teach your puppy basic commands, agility obstacles and good manners. Our classes are educational and entertaining for your whole family and will keep you and your dog mentally and physically engaged during each class. You will learn how to take your dog through real-life challenges with confidence.
The first step towards attending group classes is to attend an Orientation. This prerequisite session will provide the information necessary to prepare you for group classes. Click here to learn more about Orientation.
Puppy Class Schedule
Mondays 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Saturdays 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
$25 per class or 1 punch on Class Pass
Behaviors Taught:

Sit
Down
Side
Stand
Stay
Watch
Easy

This Way
Take a Walk
Intro to Heel
Meet & Greet
Come
Obstacles
Place

All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella (Bordetella every 6 months) vaccinations. All pets must have received inoculations at least 10 days prior to their visit to Misty Pines.

Multi-Level Dog Training Class
2024-01-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-02-06 10:00 - 10:45
This small-group, multi-level class is designed with comfort and clarity in mind—for both dogs and their humans. Ideal for novice handlers, and those seeking a quieter, more personalized experience, our semi-private format ensures hands-on guidance in a low-stimulation environment. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, this class offers the flexibility to meet you where you are.
With a gentle pace and supportive instruction, it’s especially well-suited for senior citizens and anyone who prefers a calm, encouraging setting. Build trust, improve focus, and strengthen your bond with your dog—without the overwhelm of a large group.

Level 1 Agility
2024-02-03 08:00 - 08:45
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.

Level 2 Agility
2024-02-03 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.

Misty Pines Therapy Dog and CGC Prep Class
2024-02-10 08:00 - 08:45
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.
