This open forum class focuses on how to correct and inhibit common nuisance behaviors of dogs and how to train the dog for a more desirable behavior. Some of the behaviors we address are pulling on the leash, jumping up, digging, barking, counter surfing, mouthing and play-biting and more. Please join us if you would like help in training your dog to be a better house-mate and companion. Please pre-register.
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
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
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
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 on and off leash.
Walking a dog on a loose leash for a longer distance and duration is one of the most challenging exercises for humans and their dogs.
This clinic will incorporate a lecture in combination with demonstrations of tools and training techniques. The walking behaviors we will cover are Heel, Easy, This Way, Pull, Wait, and Take A Break.
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.
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
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