CLASS, Canine Life And Social Skills
North Shore
1101 Western Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15233
(412) 321-4625
Elizabeth
1680 Fallen Timber Road
Elizabeth PA 15037
(412) 751-2010
Elementary classes for teaching basic skills and building a relationship with your pet.
*If your dog has harmed or is a threat to people or other dogs, do not register for a group class. Please contact us at 412-321-4625 x 224 about private lessons.*
Age appropriate: 8 weeks to 18 weeks (on the 1st day of class)
Course Duration: 7 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: 1st series of vaccinations (minimum)
Learning is so much FUN! A small portion of the class is supervised playtime with instructions on suitable social skills. After recess, you and your pup will discover the basic skills - leash walking, come when called, sit, down and much more. Throughout the course, your instructor provides positive training advice for common puppy behaviors - in addition to advice on topics such as healthy food requirements. You'll be amazed how much you and your pup will learn.
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Age appropriate: 19 weeks to 10 months
Course Duration: 7 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Vaccinations appropriate for age
Look at your pup's behavior and recognize it for what it is - canine teenagers! Similar to human teens, your pup will want to break the rules, test your patience and seem to forgotten what he/she has learned. Don't worry - This course is designed to teach (or review) the basic exercises of sit & stay, walking nicely on a leash, recalls (come when called) and loads more. Your instructor will coach you through the teenage phase. Ultimately, the gradual build up of training will result in a successful relationship between you and your dog.
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Age appropriate: 6 months and older
Weight Requirements: under 30 pounds
Course Duration: 7 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Vaccinations appropriate for age
It's a small dog world after all! This course is perfect for teacup to toy size dogs that want to learn manners. Lessons include sit, lie down, stay, recall & walk on a leash (for as far as their little legs will carry them). Your instructor will supply helpful hints and methods on teaching your petite pal. This course caters to dogs less than 30 pounds.
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Age appropriate: 11 months and older
Course Duration: 7 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Vaccinations appropriate for age
Whether your pup's all grown up or an adult dog has just moved in, this course is ideal for connecting with your pet. This course targets skills such as heeling, loose leash walking, sit/stay, lie down/stay and reliable recall. Your instructor will help you solve any mysteries about your adult dog's behavior. You will be surprised about your mature dog's appetite for learning!
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Age appropriate: 11 months and older
Course Duration: 7 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Vaccinations appropriate for age
Recipe for fun - take our Adult Basic I course and add the greyhound breed! Your instructor will educate you about the breeds needs and best training practices. Go Greyhounds!
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Age appropriate: 11 months and older
Course Duration: 7 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Vaccinations appropriate for age; MUST be spayed or neutered
This course is exclusive for you and your beloved bully breed! Your pit bull will acquire basic skills and good manners. Along with training methods, your instructor will chat about breed traits, owner responsibilities and public misconceptions. This is the first step in working your bully towards canine good citizenship.
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