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
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 is located on the North shore (near Heinz Field). The 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: 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 the North Shore Shelter:
1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (two blocks from Heinz Field
$75 - current WPHS Members
$90 - Non-members
Behavior Modification and Specialty class tuition fees as marked.
Refunds are available only if the training department is contacted 5 days prior to the start date of the class. A $15.00 processing fee will be applied to all refunds.
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society adoptions with mandatory obedience class will not be refunded. Procedures for rescheduling classes are the same as below.
Requests for rescheduling classes are permitted only if the training department is contacted 5 days prior to the start date of the class. One requested reschedule is permitted. Any additional requests require full payment of a class.
If minimum enrollment is not achieved students will be notified prior to the start of class and offered to reschedule or a refund.
We require proof of current vaccinations for distemper and rabies at orientation classes. Please contact your veterinary for medical advice and proof of vaccinations.
Send email inquiries to classes@wpahumane.org or call 412-321-4625 ext. 224.
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