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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.
You must pre-register and payment received one week prior to the start of class to reserve your space. Registrations without payment are added to our waiting list and not confirmed until payment is received. 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
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. Notification of the cancellation of our
classes due to inclement weather can also be seen on KDKA and WPXI
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.
Vaccination Requirements: The following vaccination schedule is recommended for every dog, if you have any questions please contact your Veterinary Office:
DHLPP - Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza
6-9 weeks old-DHPP; then booster next vaccine in 3-4 weeks
10-13 weeks old-DHLPP; the booster in 3-4 weeks
14-16 weeks old-DHLPP After this booster DHLPP yearly
RABIES – This is a lethal virus of the neurological system.
Pennsylvania
law requires that
ALL
dogs 12 weeks of age
and older be vaccinated against rabies. Boosters are needed in one year, then every 3 years. You can be fined $300 per day
if you do not have proof of rabies vaccination. Because of the health risk to our staff, the Western PA Humane Society requires that all patients coming to this clinic be up-to-date on their Rabies vaccine.
BORDATELLA – This is an intranasal vaccine given to any puppy 3 weeks of age or older. This should be boostered annually.
This helps to prevent “kennel cough” and is required by most kennels and some groomers. Bordatella is a bacterium that
can effect a dog’s respiratory tract, especially the trachea, causing a highly contagious cough. This is not a life-threatening
disease but can make a dog very uncomfortable and, rarely, cause severe bronchitis. It is recommended if your dog will be
spending time around other dogs, often, is groomed or kenneled routinely or if they are participating in dog shows.
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
GET
SMART!
Training
Center
in Crafton
#10C-118 Tuesdays
6:45 PM
beginning
2/09/10
Instructor:
Lilian
Akin
North
Shore
facility
#10-116 Wednesdays
6:45 PM
beginning
2/03/10
Instructor: Sheri Gintner CLOSED
#10-117 Saturdays 10 AM beginning 2/06/10 Instructor: Bob Zehmisch CLOSED
#10-119 Mondays
8 PM
beginning
2/22/10
Instructor: Kelly Wilson
#10-120 Sundays
9:30 AM
beginning
3/07/10
Instructor: Kelly Wilson
#10-121 Wednesdays
7 PM
beginning
3/03/10
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
#10-122 Thursdays
7 PM
beginning
3/18/10
Instructor: Catherine Pusateri
#10-123 Thursdays
7 PM
beginning
3/18/10
Instructor: Catherine Pusateri
#10-124 Wednesdays 6:45 PM beginning 4/07/10 Instructor: Sheri Gintner
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.
GET
SMART!
Training
Center
in Crafton
#10C-166 Tuesdays
8 PM
beginning
2/09/10
Instructor: Lilian Akin
North
Shore
facility
#10-167 Mondays 7 PM beginning 2/22/10 Instructor: Kelly Wilson
#10-168 Sundays
10:30 AM
beginning
3/07/10
Instructor: Kelly Wilson
#10-169 Thursdays 8 PM beginning 3/25/10 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
#10-183 Saturdays
12 PM
beginning
2/06/10
Instructor: Bob Zehmisch
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! 7 sessions
GET
SMART!
Training
Center
in Crafton
#10C-313 Mondays
7 PM
beginning
2/08/10
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
North
Shore
facility
#10-314 Tuesdays
7 PM
beginning
3/09/10
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
#10-315 Tuesdays
8 PM
beginning
3/09/10
Instructor: Ruth Hetzel
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.”
Crafton facility
#10C-374 Thursdays
6
:45
PM
beginning
1/
14
/
10
Instructor:
Amy D
engler CLOSED
#10C-375 Thursdays 8:00 PM beginning 1/14/10 Instructor: Amy Dengler
At North Shore shelter
#10-376 Sundays 2:45 PM beginning 2/28/10 Instructor: Amy Dengler CLOSED
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, or small dogs under 30 lbs. Prerequisite: Puppy Class, Big Pup, or Teen Intervention. 6 sessions
North
Shore
facility
#10-510 Sundays
11:30 AM
beginning
3/07/10
Instructor: Kelly Wilson
#10-511 Thursdays 6 PM beginning 3/18/10 Instructor: Catherine Pusateri
#10-512 Thursdays 7 PM beginning 3/25/10 Instructor: Marsha Robbins
Level 3 -- Advanced Education –
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.
North
Shore
facility
#10-807 Mondays
8 PM
beginning
3/22/10
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
Advanced Super Puppy – for puppies under 11 months that have completed Super Puppy but are not old enough to
take the
TDI
exam. This class continues building a level of sophistication and confidence as he or she matures through
those troublesome teens. Super Puppy is a prerequisite.
North
Shore
facility
#10-832 Wednesdays
7PM
beginning
3/03/10
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
Canine Good Citizen Therapy 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
licenseare 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
#10-702 Saturdays beginning
2/06/10
9 AM Instructor: Marsha Robbins
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.
#10-902* beginning
2/8/10
8 PM
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
#10-903 ** 7 PM beginning
3/22/10
Instructor: Marsha Robbins
*3 Friday evening classes in the shelter followed by 3 sessions in the community on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM
**3 Monday evening classes in the shelter followed by 3 sessions in the community on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM
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.
#10-206 Saturdays 11 AM beginning
2/06/10
Instructor: Bob Zehmisch
#10-207 Saturdays 11 AM beginning
3/13/10
Instructor: Amy Bialek CLOSED
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.
#10-402 Mondays beginning
1/25/09
10 AM Instructor: Diane Roos
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)
#10-605 Wednesdays 8 PM beginning 2/03/10 Instructor: Sheri Gintner
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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