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
*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: 7 months and older
Course Duration: 6 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Super Dog
Do you believe your pup has what it takes to ace the Therapy Dog International (TDI) test? But your pup doesn't meet the age requirements for the test? This class is ideal for continuing the training until the next testing date. Also, this class challenges your adult dog who is preparing for TDI.
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Age appropriate: 7 months and older
Course Duration: 6 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
After graduation day, the CGC certification test will be administered on the following week at an additional cost.
Prerequisite: Super Dog, Adult Basic 2, BA in C.L.A.S.S. or with WPHS Instructor's referral
This class will allow you to improve on the basic skills your dog already knows by utilizing the ten individual exercises in the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test. We will be able to help you fine tune your communication between you & your dog to a whole new level.
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) program is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners at home & in the community. This program stresses responsible dog ownership & dog etiquette. As of January 1, 2013, Canine Good Citizen® will become an official AKC title that can appear on the title records of dogs registered or listed with AKC. CGC is a prerequisite for some therapy dog groups, recommended by certain insurance companies and some rental agencies require resident dogs obtain CGC status.
This is not a class for learning basic obedience. We cannot accept aggressive or over-reactive dogs in this class.
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Age appropriate: 1 year and older
Course Duration: 6 sessions (one hour per week)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: Super Dog, Adult Basic 2, BA C.L.A.S.S., CGC certification or with WPHS Instructor permission
Would you like to share your pet at a nursing home, hospital or children’s reading program?
Therapy Dog Preparation is a fun six week class where you and your dog practice test exercises and prepare for animal assisted therapy work. You & your dog will work in a group setting with emphasis on the importance of teamwork. In class, you will learn dog handling skills while exposing your dog to a variety of scenarios such as odd objects, medical equipment and unexpected loud noises. We will create scenarios where the therapy dog team discovers how to handle unexpected surprises. The strengths and preferences of you and your dog will be identified and assessed so that we may offer recommendations for placement in facilities that best ensure safe, enjoyable and successful animal assisted therapy experiences.
This is not a class for learning basic obedience. We cannot accept aggressive or over-reactive dogs in this class.
This course does not include therapy dog certification test
Age appropriate: 12 months and older
Course Duration: 6 sessions (3 Monday evenings in class and 3 Tuesday evenings in the community)
Tuition: $90.00 / $75.00 with current Western PA Humane Society membership
Prerequisite: CGC / TDI license and WPHS instructor referral
Class space is limited
So you and your dog are a certified therapy dog team and ready to get started in the community! This six week course spends 1/2 the time in the classroom and 1/2 the time in the community. Doggie etiquette, handler "how to" models, traveling with your dog guidance are all a part of the learning experience. Don't be nervous, a personal coach (instructor) will accompany on visits to community sites across Pittsburgh.
*Participation in the community visits is at the discretion of the instructor*
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