GET SMART! Training Center
North Shore
1101 Western Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15233
(412) 321-4625
GET SMART! Training Center Crafton
57 Noble Avenue
Crafton PA 15205
Basic Education
Advanced Eduation &
TDI Classes
Having Fun, Agility & Rally Obedience
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Is your dog smarter than this? Enroll for obedience classes at our Get Smart! Training Centers. |
Just adopted, rescued or purchased a dog or puppy ... now what? Enroll in an obedience training class at the Western PA Humane Society! Our GET SMART! Dog Training Center locations are on the North shore (near Heinz Field) and Crafton. Each center offers a variety of classes assisting you and your pet's needs:
BASIC: Elementary classes for teaching basic skills and forming a bond with your pet
ADVANCED: Continuing courses and mastering canine good citizen manners
SPORTS & FUN: Exercise & entertainment for you and your pet
TUTORING: Assistance for specific needs
TUTORING: sessions for assisting with your pet's specific needs
CGC/TDI: Canine Good Citizenship / Therapy Dog International preparation for the test
Our Canine Professors (dog training instructors) are itching to share pet parenting advice and positive methods of teaching your new pal. By registering for classes now, you and your pet could be graduating with high honors. Last year's attendance at the GET SMART! Dog Training Centers was over 1,500 dogs.
Obedience Classes are held at one of our two training locations:
North Shore Shelter: 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (two blocks from Heinz Field)
and
Crafton: 57 Noble Avenue, Crafton 15205
TUITION FEES:
$75 – current WPHS Members
$90 – Non-members
Behavior Modification and Specialty class tuition fees as marked.
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 first class in order to be rescheduled or for a refund to be issued.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
We require proof of current vaccinations for distemper and rabies at orientation classes. Please contact your veterinary for medical advice and proof of vaccinations.
MORE INFORMATION
Send email inquiries to classes@wpahumane.org or call 412-321-4625 ext. 6.
INCLEMENT WEATHER HOTLINE: 412-321-4625 x500
If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, a message will be posted on the hotline by 6 PM for evening classes and by 8 AM for weekends. Also, class cancellations can be seen on KDKA and WPXI.

