Advanced Education Classes

TUITION FEES:
Behavior Modification and Specialty class tuition fees as marked

SPORTS & GAMES FOR DOGS

Want to try a sport or game with your dog but are unsure which one your dog would like or that you'd like to try? Join us for a 6 week adventure into dog sports and games--learn about some sports and games you may not have known about and have fun playing with your dog! Dogs and handlers will be introduced to Agility, Rally-O, and nose games. Additional sports / games may include freestyle dancing, canine flying discs, and other training games.

Prerequisites: Prior obedience class--Adult Basic or Teen Intervention (or a solid foundation in basic obedience behaviors including loose leash walking.) Dogs should be comfortable working in an enclosed area with other dogs and people.

This is a drop-in style class which means you will get a ticket that allows for 6 visits within three (3) months.

Tuition $70.00 current WPHS members; or $85.00 non-members.

GET SMART! Training Center in Crafton

#12C-828 Thursdays 8 PM

beginning 5/31/12

Instructor: Tena Parker

SMALL DOG SOCIAL HOUR
This one hour play session is for dogs under 30 lbs and their owners to burn off some of that excess energy without having to worry about getting run over by a dog four times your size. Limited to small breeds under 30 lbs; no puppies under 6 months of age. Dogs that are friendly towards dogs and people in enclosed spaces only.

Cost $5.00

North Shore Facility

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TREIBBALL

Welcome to Treibball! Dogs learn to herd large balls (surrogate sheep) into a pen, handlers learn distance work, directing the dog to go out and around the balls, wait for directions, go left or right and drive the ball into the pen. Treibball is for all breeds, mixes and types of dogs, especially dogs that need a job. Dogs must have good basic skills to participate.

Prerequisite: Dogs can be as young as 5 months, assuming they have their basic commands (sit, down, come, heel & stay) with duration and are safe and reliable around other dogs.

Sources of Treibballs....

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Tuition $70.00 current WPHS members; or $85.00 non-members.

GET SMART! Training Center in Crafton

#12C-829 Tuesdays 8 PM

beginning 4/17/2012

Instructor: Maribeth Hook

AGILITY I
This 6 week class will introduce you and your dog to the conditioning required for Agility. Low impact agility skills will be introduced. In agility we will learn about start line stays, targeting, contact equipment contact zones, dogs accepting movement under their feet, foot work, understanding rear end movement, and flatwork handling. Foundations of Agility class working with various exercises to build muscle tone and handler-focus, while introducing the dog to several agility obstacles with safety as a primary goal; all the while building confidence in both dog and handler. Class size is limited.

Prerequisite: Basic level obedience course, and a good response to the basic commands of sit, down, stay, and come.
Tuition $80.00 current WPHS members; or $95 non-members.

GET SMART! Training Center in Crafton

#12C-853 Sundays 10 AM	beginning 4/15/12	Instructor: Maribeth Hook
#12C-854 Sundays 11 AM	beginning 4/15/12	Instructor: Maribeth Hook	CANCELLED

AGILITY II
This advanced class will continue the work you learned in Agility I. Low impact agility skills will be practiced, focusing on off-leash work as a goal.

Class size is limited. Prerequisite: Agility I course, and instructor’s recommendation.
Tuition $80.00 current WPHS members; or $95 non-members

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#12C-904 Sundays 9 AM	beginning 4/15/2012	Instructor: Maribeth Hook	SOLD OUT
#12C-905 Tuesdays 7 PM	beginning 4/17/2012	Instructor: Maribeth Hook

LET'S RALLY!
This 4 week class will introduce you and your dog to the sport of Rally. Rally is obedience with a twist, Signs give you the directions and you move from station to station in numerical order. This is a fun way to improve your heeling skills while having fun with your dog. We will review all the novice exercises in this quick 4 week session!

Class size is limited. Prerequisite: Basic level course, and a good response to the basic commands of sit, down, stay, and come. Each class is 60 minutes long.
Tuition $45.00 current WPHS members; or $50 non-members.

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FREESTYLE: DOGS WITH RHYTHM
Freestyle is all about building a better relationship and building confidence. You REALLY can create a routine and perform in front of people with your dog! Start now and you’ll be able to WOW your friends at that summer picnic. FREESTYLE - Dancing with your dog is easier than you think!

Pre-Requisite: Basic training experience for dog and person. Dogs that are friendly towards dogs and people in enclosed spaces only. 4 sessions

Tuition $35.00 current WPHS members; or $40 non-members.

GET SMART! Training Center in Crafton

Please contact our office at 412-321-4625 x6 for upcoming dates

Instructor: Carol Tenny

WORKSHOP: TRICKS TEASER

Curious whether you and your dog would enjoy a Tricks class? Wanna learn some easy party tricks before the holidays? Our Tricks Teaser workshop is a fun introduction to the world of tricks, designed for those who have not yet taken a six-week tricks class. You’ll teach your dog a few different spins, a shake and/or wave, adorable paw tricks, a rollover and/or crawl, and, of course, a bow at the end! Designed for all age groups; prerequisite of a Basic Level class. Limited to 12 dogs.

Tuition $30 current WPHS members; or $35 non-members; (1 session)

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