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Classes listed are held at the Northshore shelter, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15233.
For more information about classes, contact the Education Department at
joanna.guziewicz@wpahumane.org or 412-321-4625, ext 224.
You must pre-register and pay to reserve your space. Classes fill quickly! NO WALK-INS.
You can register online Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted.
Proof of vaccinations must be provided!
Unless noted prices for classes are
$85.00 for nonmembers, $70.00 for members or dogs adopted from WPHS
PRIVATE OBEDIENCE TRAINING SESSIONS Western PA Humane Society is proud to offer private sessions at our
North Shore Shelter. Can’t wait till the next series of classes begin at WPHS??? Are you ready to start training your new dog
– right away? If your schedule is too packed to attend evening and weekend classes, you can schedule private lessons
where you and your dog will learn the skills taught in our classes. Private lessons can be scheduled during weekdays by
calling 412-321-4625, ext 247.The cost of private lessons is $45 per session (discount available for members and dogs
adopted from the shelter); there is a 3-session minimum.
Refund Policy If a class must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, refunds will be issued. Notice of cancellation by
a student must be done no later than three days prior to the event in order to be rescheduled or for a refund to be issued.
Inclement Weather Notification of inclement weather cancellations will be posted on our Obedience Training automated i
nformation line at 412-321-4625 x500. In addition we make every attempt to send email or voicemail notification if a class is
cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances – please be sure we have a current daytime phone and/or email for you.
Classes will normally resume the following week at the regularly scheduled time.
With classes on weekends, weekdays and every night of the week we have a class to fit your busy schedule
and training needs. Basic level classes are 7 weeks long; Advanced levels are 6 weeks unless otherwise noted.
Basic Education
Puppy Class – The focus is on getting your puppy off on the right paw. Have FUN while socializing with other pups and people.
Puppies learn to play well with each other, to accept handling of their bodies, ears, faces and feet. Your puppy will also learn
to walk on a loose leash, sit, and lie down on cue. Instructors will explain how to deal with common puppy behaviors.
9 weeks to 15 weeks old on the first day of class
#10-106 Tuesdays beginning
11/17/09
7 PM
Instructor: Maribeth Hook CLICKER
#10-107 Saturdays 9 AM beginning
11/21/09
Instructor: Bob Zehmisch
#10-108 Saturdays 10 AM beginning
11/21/09
Instructor: Bob Zehmisch
I'm a Big Pup Now - do you have a pre-teen pup that is just over 15 weeks but hasn't been to classes yet? Or is your pup a big bouncing breed that will knock over that 5 lbs beagle in Puppy Pre-school? I'm a Big Pup Now was designed specifically for puppies from 14 weeks up to 23 weeks of age. As your puppy transitions from puppyhood to a teenage dog you will see new behaviors. Instructors will explain how to work through these challenges with your growing bouncing pup and in the process have them continue to walk on a loose leash, sit, down, stay, and greet a friendly stranger without jumping. In addition instructors will help you work on gentleing exersizes and calming techniques when Fido is just too excited. A basic level 7-week class.
#10-162 Tuesdays beginning
11/17/09
8 PM
Instructor: Maribeth Hook CLICKER
#10-163 Mondays
7 PM
beginning
11/30/09
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
Small Dog Obedience - for dogs under 30# - Worried about your little dog in amongst a bunch of bouncing Labs?
Small dog owners have a legitimate concern over their dog's safety in a class full of dogs 5 times their size. Put your mind
at ease and join our small dog obedience class. All the regular obedience exercises will be taught - sit, stand, down, stay,
come and walk on a loose lead- with a limited class size in both numbers and weight! No dogs over 30# in this class.
24 weeks or older on the first day of class
#10-181 Saturdays 11 AM beginning 11/21/09
Instructor: Bob Zehmisch
Teen Intervention – Has your puppy reached those teen months where they act like they've never heard the
word "sit" or "down" or "come"? Or did you adopt a slightly older puppy in an effort to avoid the 'puppy stage' and
been thrown for a loop by that 'teen' attitude? Have they gone from following your every movement, to just walking
away or teaching you to chase them? This course is geared towards teaching and re-teaching young dogs. We
start out teaching your dog to 'Heel" (walk beside you – and at your pace), Sit/Stays, Down/Stays, and good
Recall (come when called). Each week we build on what we've learned and add something new.
#10-202 Saturdays 11 AM beginning
11/14/09
*
Instructor: Amy Bialek
*There will be no class on
12/26/09
#10-203 Saturdays
12 PM
beginning
11/21/09
Instructor: Bob Zehmisch
Up and Coming Bully Breed (17 weeks to 10 months – must be spayed or neutered)Is your Pit Bill, or Pit Bull mix the
apple of your eye but always getting sidelong glances from passers-by? The best way to change the public’s misconceptions
about your beloved dog is to have a well behaved bully. Help us to change the image of bully breeds by taking your dog
through obedience training classes specifically designed to bring out the best in your “bully.” Our instructor
will help you teach your dog to be an ambassador of his/her breed using positive training techniques.
#10-271 Sundays beginning
1/3/09
1:30PM
Instructor: Amy Dengler
Adult Basic I –A great introduction or refresher course for dogs over 11 months of age. It's hard not to
compare a new dog with a lost pal, but if he’s new to you, you have to start at the beginning again. Your instructor
will show you how to teach basic obedience skills—heeling on a leash, loose leash walking, Sit/Stays, Down/Stays,
and good Recall (come when called). Mature dogs will often surprise you with their appetite for learning!
#10-305 Saturdays
12 PM
beginning
11/14/09
*
Instructor: Amy Bialek*There will be no class on 12/26/09
#10-306 Mondays
7PM
beginning
12/14/09
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
#10-307 Mondays
8PM
beginning
12/14/09
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
#10-308 Mondays 11:30 AM beginning
1/04/10
Instructor: Diane Roos
Bully Breed Ambassadors (10 months and older – must be spayed or neutered)
Is your Pit Bill, or Pit Bull mix the apple of your eye but always getting sidelong glances from passers-by? The best way to
change the public’s misconceptions about your beloved dog is to have a well behaved bully. Help us to change the image of
bully breeds by taking your dog through obedience training classes specifically designed to bring out the best in your “bully.”
#10-372 Fridays beginning
12/11/09
6:30 PM* CLOSED
Instructor: Amy Dengler*There will be no class on
12/25/09
or
1/1/10
#10-373 Sundays
2:45 PM
beginning
1/03/10 CLO
SED
Instructor:
Amy D
engler
Level 2 -- Continuing Education –
Advanced Puppy – Continue the fun! Turn loose lead walking into heeling, extend the stays and calming
exercises, and learn how to keep your puppy on his toes and ready to meet the world! A perfect continuing
education class for puppies under 10 months of age. Prerequisite: Puppy Class or Teen Intervention.
#10-502 Thursdays beginning
10/22/09
8 PM
Instructor: Catherine Pusateri
#10-503 Thursdays
8 PM
beginning
11/5/09
*
Instructor: Marsha Robbins*There will be no class on
11/26/09
Adult Basic II – Emphasis will be on improving and fine tuning your dog’s newly acquired skills. Loose lead
heeling is a goal and multiple heeling exercises to help promote this will be taught. Work on sit-stay and down-stay
continues, increasing time, distance and distractions. Recalls (coming when called) is also on the agenda, increasing
distances and distractions the dog had to work through. Adult Basic II will have your dog well on his or her way to
being an exemplary citizen! Prerequisite: Adult Basic I.
#09-407 Mondays beginning 9/14/09 8 PM CLOSED
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
#10-401 Mondays beginning
11/02/09
7 PM
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
Take-Five Fido - Is your dog the apple of your eye but goes bonkers when when you pick-up the leash or friends and family
visit? Getting your dog to relax and behave confidently and calmly is one of the most common challeges pet parents face.
This six-week session will teach your dog how to pay attention to you, relax and respond to everyday situations without
embarassing you. Take-Five Fido will show you how to help your dog become the great dog you always knew he (or she)
could be even when your mother-in-law comes to visit! Pre-requisite: Basic Level class (Teen Intervention, Small Dog,
or Adult Basic I)
#10-603 Wednesdays beginning
12/2/09
8 PM
Instructor: Sheri Gintner
Level 3 -- Advanced Education –
An introduction to Competition (formerly Advanced Basic) – Is your dog ready for the Show ring? This 7-week class may be
just what your dog needs to stand out from all the others. Even if you have a mixed breed and cannot compete for an
AKC title you can have a dog that is able to respond like he or she has one. This class will help you build on the foundation
that you established in Adult Basic and the Intermediate classes we will work on skills needed to achieve your Companion
Dog (CD) title. Learn how to lengthen your stays, make your heeling more precise, and help your dog ignore distractions.
The last class will be in the form of a Dog Show! Prerequisite of Adult Basic II or CGC/TDI.
If you are interested in this class please contact us for scheduling and cost – 412-321-4625 x224 or
joanna.guziewicz@wpahumane.org
Super Puppy – The third puppy class in the series. Super Puppy helps you continue work on building good behavior in
your dog as he or she matures through those troublesome teens. You will also super-socialize your dog by exposure to
wheelchairs, crutches, canes, elevators, and all sorts of novel experiences to build a level of sophistication and confidence
that will make your dog the envy of the neighborhood. This class also prepares your puppy for Advanced Basic or CGC/TDI
if over 12 months. Advanced Puppy is a prerequisite.
#10-803 Wednesdays beginning 11/4/09 8 PM
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
Canine Good Citizen /
Therapy Dogs International - CGC teaches dogs to be confident in new situations, walk quietly through crowds,
and accept loud noises without aggression or becoming overly frightened. Dogs that have received their CGC/TDI license
are welcomed in more places when traveling, enjoy increased opportunities for rental living, and can qualify for lower
homeowners’ insurance rates. Do you have the desire to help other people? This class takes training to the next level,
conditioning dogs to remain calm around wheelchairs and walkers and to cheerfully accept the attention of new and
different people. WPHS has a growing need for therapy dogs! This class also prepares your dog for the Canine Good
Citizen/Therapy Dog International licensing test. Prerequisite: Adult Basic I with instructor’s referral, or Adult Basic II.
CGC/TDI
#10-701 Saturdays beginning
10/31/09
9 AM CLOSED
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
Canine Good Citizen /Therapy Dogs International Test
Information and Application
Level 4 – Expanding our Horizons!
Dynamic Dogs - is a class for dogs who have received their CGC/TDI titles and are ready to get started in the community.
This class addresses Doggy Etiquette for Community Sites, and improves handlers’ skills for traveling politely with their dogs
in many new places. This is a perfect class to help dogs increase their confidence by visiting community sites across
Pittsburgh
. These visits allow handlers of dogs who have gotten their TDI to gain experience with TDI visits. The first two
weeks of class are held at WPHS, the first is an orientation with NO DOGS. The remaining weeks are scheduled in
community sites. The class is limited to 8 dogs, and participation in the community visits is at the discretion of the
instructor.
#10-901 beginning
10/19/09
*
8 PM
*3 Monday evening classes in the shelter followed by 3 sessions in the community
on Tuesday evenings at
7 PM
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
CLICK indicates that the instructor uses clicker training. If you haven’t tried it, you should! It is the newest, hottest method
in training, using gentle, fun exercises that help the dog learn quickly.
Fill out an on line obedience class application (please note class # for the application) or
please call us at 412-321-4625 ext 224 with any questions or to register over the phone.
Please fill out a separate application for each dog. Copies of vaccination certificates should be brought to first class for
instructor's inspection. For your dog's safety, we must have proof of vaccination for each dog registered. You may be
requested for proof of booster shots if your dog is due for shots during the class term.
If preferred please send this application with your payment to Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Avenue,
Pittsburgh PA 15233. Class size is limited and our classes fill quickly. If you have questions about any of the programs,
please call the Education Department at 412.321.4625. x224
In consideration of the acceptance of this application and my enrollment with others in the obedience training classes,
I hereby assume all the risks of and responsibility for accidents and damages, and personal injuries therefrom, or either, to
myself or to my property or to others, resulting from the actions of my dog. I hereby agree that the Western PA Humane
Society, or any of its officers or employees or any other member or instructor of the obedience classes, shall not be held
liable, personally or collectively, under any circumstance, for injury or damage, or either to my person or my property,
whether due to uncontrolled dogs or negligence of any person or persons enumerated above or for any other cause or
causes, and I covenant and agree to hold said Western PA Humane Society harmless for any claims arising therefrom.
Fill out an on line obedience class application (please note class # for the application) or please call us at 412-321-4625 ext 224 with class selection and date and an application will be mailed to you.
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