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Specialty Dog Training ClassesSpecialty Dog Training Classes and EventsSpecialty Dog Training Classes and Events are a wonderful way to explore new and innovative areas of training. They are a great way to enhance your relationship with your pet. You will find below a list of the classes and events we offer. Please join our mailing list to stay informed of Specialty Dog Training Classes and other Unique Events at Misty Pines Dog Park Company. Pre-registration is required. Visit our Online Class Registration page to Pre-Register for Specialty Classes!
Check out Misty Pines' new Events and Classes Calendar!Alphabetical Links for Scheduled ClassesAlphabetical Links for Classes yet to be ScheduledAlphabetical Listing of ClassesCurrently Scheduled Classes and EventsAgility, All LevelsSecond and Fourth Saturday of every month For a complete listing of offered class times, please visit our Classes and Events Calendar. All Levels Welcome
Misty Pines teaches and uses obstacles in our training classes as motivational aids for your dog as a fun way to learn. Schooling your dog in agility obstacles will also strengthen communication between you and your dog. It promotes teamwork and builds your dog's respect and trust in you as its leader. While this sport can be very competitive, this class will be taught as a recreational activity to enhance your relationship with your dog. In this monthly agility class, you and your dog will communicate, bond, and have fun! You and your dog can practice any obstacle for as long as you'd like in this class. Agility Class is held the second Saturday of each month from 8 to 9 a.m. Please pre-register. Click here to sign up for our Agility Class Newsletter. 10th Annual Café Down Stay at the 17th Street CaféSaturday, December 7th, 2013 12:00-3:00 17th street in the South Side For the past 10 years the 17th Street Cafe has been partnering with us in our endeavors to raise money for great causes while providing a high quality dog-friendly dining experience for many of our clients. This year will be no exception. Please read below for details and a printable form to mail in with your information and payment.
BYOB & DFriday, June 14th | 6 - 8p Cost: $10/person Benefitting: Pets with Heart Pet Therapy The Misty Pines BYOB & D benefit is back! Starting at 6:00p we'll be grilling hotdogs, socializing and having fun. A 50/50 Creative Sit-Stay competition will be held during the event. Cost for the Sit-Stay competition is $5/person and the winner will split the pot with Pets with Heart Pet Therapy. This year we are only having one BYOB & D, so don't miss it! Please visit our Class Sign-up page to register. CGC (Canine Good Citizen), TDI (Therapy Dog International), Public Access Test Dog Preparation ClassThird Saturday of each month. For a complete listing of offered class times, please visit our Classes and Events Calendar. 8 - 9 AM
This class will prepare you for both tests. We will actually go through all of the exercises so you will know exactly what you need to work on with your dog. You will have the opportunity to practice the exercises required in these tests. Practice makes perfect! Please pre-register. Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) The Canine Good Citizen Test is a titling through the American Kennel Club (AKC) that is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Read this article for more information about the Canine Good Citizen Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it. Therapy Dog International Test (TDI) The Primary objective of the TDI dog and handler is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with the patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions and wherever else the Therapy Dog is needed. This is done in a way that increases emotional well being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people. The CGC and TDI also lays the foundation for the Public Access Test for the Misty Pines Certified Service Dogs. Read this article for more information about the Therapy Dog International Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it. Click here to sign up for our CGC and TDI Newsletter. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) TestFriday, August 2nd, 2013 Time: tests begin at 5:30 PM
The Canine Good Citizen Test is a certification program that is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The CGC is a two part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a framable certificate from the American Kennel Club. Please pre-register. Read this article for more information about the Canine Good Citizen Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it. Click here to sign up for our Canine Good Citizen Newsletter. Dock DivingSunday, July 14th, 2013
$15 per dog 9:00 am - 10:30 am All Levels Visit our Sign-up page to get registered! This class will encompass all levels of dock diving - from beginners who want to start jumping off the dock to intermediates and advanced who want to work on high jumps, long distance jumps and continued water retrieve. Registration is limited. The first 10 registered participants will be placed in the 9:00-10:30 a.m. section. If needed, a second section from 10:30a-12:30p will be added for an additional 10 participants. A very limited number of walk-in spots may be made available for $20 if time allows. *Pre-requesite: Your dog must know how to swim. If you would like to work on your dog's swimming skills, please attend our swimming classes. Class is taught by Dan Grachen. Dock Diving Fun TrialOn June 23rd and August 18th, 2013, Misty Pines Dog Park will host a Dock Diving Fun Trial. This will be a competition for practice, fun, ribbons and prizes. There will be 2 rounds of jumps. One will be at 11 o'clock, and one at 1 o'clock. Each dog entered will get 2 jumps off the dock. The better of the two jumps will determine the dog’s division and place in that division. At 3 o'clock we will take the top 6 dogs of each division and have them jump for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in their division. The top three places will receive a ribbon and prizes. Novice Division: 1 inch to 9 feet 11 inches.
Three Rivers Dockdog Club members will be present to help organize this competition. A practice with the Three Rivers Dockdog members will take place at 9:30, so show up early and they’ll not only help you work on your jumps, but also run you through the process for the competition. Misty Pines’ facility will be open and we will have refreshments that can be purchased, so come early or stay late and have some fun in the park or take a nice relaxing walk through the trails. Don’t forget to stop by the grill and grab a hotdog, drink and other concessions to get you through the day. If your dogs need a bath the grooming tubs and soap will be available for you to wash your dog at $10 per bath. No parking will be permitted along the driveway. All parking will be in the parking lots at the top of the driveway. Each handler will need to sign in, pay and obtain a wrist band at the main office before proceeding to the dock. Participants and spectators are asked to bring lawn chairs to sit along the hillside, which will provide a spectacular view of the event. Each round of jumps, at 11:00 and 1:00, will have a 50 dog maximum, so be sure to get your spot soon. Participants will be organized into groups of 10 and each group will be assigned a jump time. Upon arriving at Misty Pines, participants will receive a flyer with each groups jump time, instructions for registration and rules for the event and park. Each handler/dog team needs to be here 1 hour before their dock dive slot, which would be 10:00a or 12:00p. Pricing to follow. Click here for Official Rules. Please register online by clicking here. Dog First Aid ClassSaturday, June 1st, 2013 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Knowing what to do in an emergency may mean the difference between life and death for your dog. Learn how to prevent emergencies, treat minor injuries with first aid, and when to seek immediate veterinary assistance and care. This class is designed to help guide you through the important decisions about first aid, as well as how and when to transport your pet quickly and safely to a veterinary hospital or emergency facility. Some of the topics that will be covered are vital signs, diarrhea, poisoning, insect stings, restraint, fractures, heatstroke, choking, bloat, CPR, and more. The class will be instructed by Misty Pines Pet Care Manager, Kelly Lavelle, who has been employed at Misty Pines Dog Park for 18 years and received her diploma as a veterinary assistant in 1998, completed level 1 course through Outstanding Pet Care University in 2005, is a licensed Certified Kennel Operator, and in January 2013 she completed recertification in pet first aid/CPR through PetSaver. Fun Match 2013Sunday, September 15, 2013 All Day Event This is the first annual Misty Pines Fun Match. Throughout the day we will have exhibition matches that will test dog and handler teams' obedience and ability to perform. These matches will be judged similar to an AKC obedience match with the top 4 scores receiving rosettes as prizes. The four main events are: Puppy/Starter, Intermediate, Advanced and Top Dog. During the break between Intermediate and Advanced several additional events will be held with 50/50 cash prizes. For a complete list of events, rules, registration details and descriptions please download and view our Misty Pines Fun Match 2013 handout. Register online or print out and complete the registration form. Participants may compete in as many events as they wish. A registration form is required for each dog for each event. Registration is $10/dog/event. Kids Dog Training Camp 2013July 8-10, 2013 9 AM - 12 PM
Kids Camp is the perfect way for your child to enjoy their pet and learn proper handling skills and dog safety. Help your child have a great relationship with their canine best friend. The kids enjoy games, dog obedience, agility obstacles, trail hikes, and pond time. Kids Camp is available for kids ages 7-13 years of age.
Please Pre-register or sign up online. Leash WalkingSaturday, August 3rd, 2013
8 - 9a
Having a dog that is a pleasure to walk is, well...a pleasure. We want to help you enjoy your time outdoors with your dog and make your walking time enjoyable. We'll be working on Heel, Easy, Take-a-Walk and This Way, as well as helping you distinguish between a training walk and a pleasure walk. Class will be indoors and outdoors. Please dress appropriately. North Park ClassTuesday, May 21, 2013
Cost: $15 6:30 - 7:30 PM Misty Pines Dog Park Company will be holding a special location dog training class in North Park. Class will be meeting at the North Park Swimming Pool parking lot at 6:30 PM. Please bring all of your usual tools needed for class and be sure to have a treat bag filled with your dog’s most favorite treats. You may want to skip feeding your dog dinner this day to ensure you have your dog’s full attention. Please sign up and prepay in advance. This class is open to students from all levels of classes. Location
Nuisance Behaviors ClassSaturday, June 29th, 2013
8 - 9 AM
This class focuses on common nuisance behaviors of dogs and how to train the dog for a more desirable behavior. Some of the behaviors we address are pulling on the leash, jumping up, digging, barking, counter surfing, mouthing and play-biting and more. Please join us if you would like help in training your dog to be a better housemate and companion. Please pre-register. Click here to sign up for our Nuisance Behaviors Class Newsletter. Recall ClassSaturday, May 4th, 2013
All Levels Welcome
Does your dog come running quickly every time you call his name? Or, does he have selective hearing when you say the word come? This specialty class will teach the art of recalls, or coming when called. If your dog ignores your calls while outside or while in class, or even if your dog has a very strong recall, but you still want extra practice, then this class is for you. Throughout the class we will be offering different techniques, tips, and exercises dealing with strengthening your dog's recall command. Please pre-register. Click here to sign up for our Recall Class Newsletter. Stay ClassSaturday, April 6th, 2013
8:00 - 9:00AM
We are now offering Stay Class on the first Saturday of even numbered months. If you are interested in developing your dog's 'stay' command to become a more reliable behavior, then this class for you! We will work on the three most important aspects of the 'stay' command, the 3 D’s - distance, duration, and distraction. Distance training develops your dog's tolerance to the amount of space between you and your dog. Duration refers to the amount of time your dog holds the 'stay'. Distractions are anything that could interrupt the 'stay' behavior. Our class will improve your dog's 'stay' command by exposing them to these variables in a controlled environment. We have a variety of common real world “distractions” available such as: other people/dogs, wheelchairs, bikes, and toys. The class goal is to achieve a reliable 2-3 minute 'sit', a 3 minute 'down', and a 'stand' for examination. For those who strive for the utmost performance out of themselves and their dogs, we are renewing a focus on completing the 1 Hour, 1 Mile challenge. Swimming Class, All Levels 2013Saturday, June 1st, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Does your dog need a swimming lesson? Is your dog a good swimmer but wants to have friends to swim with? We offer a Summer Swimming Class! This helpful class will be sure to get your dog in the water at our dog pond in no time. Be sure to bring a water toy, enticing dog treats, a long leash, your bathing suit or old clothes and water shoes. You Will Get Wet! Please pre-register. Click here to sign up for our Swim Class Newsletter. Therapy Dog International (TDI) TestFriday, August 2nd, 2013 Time: tests begin at 5:30 PM
The Primary objective of the TDI dog and handler is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with the patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions and wherever else the Therapy Dog is needed. This is done in a way that increases emotional well being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people. Please pre-register. Read this article for more information about the Therapy Dog International Title and to learn the requirements to achieve it. Click here to sign up for our Therapy Dog International Newsletter. Wexford Plaza - All Levels Field TripSaturday, June 29th, 2013 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Attention Dogs and Owners... We invite you to The Wexford Plaza to work your canine in a different location full of new distractions! What: Extreme Location Change - (Time to test our training out on the road)
All class participants please meet us at the Plaza. Advanced Class will not be held at Misty Pines! *Hope to see you there* Classes and Events Not Currently ScheduledClicks are for Tricks (Parlor Tricks with Clickers)TBA All Levels Welcome
Does your dog need something new to learn? Want something exciting to show when friends and family come to visit? Then try our parlor tricks and clicker training class. We will discuss and train using a clicker to positively reinforce behavior. Parlor tricks often involve multiple steps to teach, so the clicker is an optimal tool to mark the moment of the desired behavior. Clicker training is a method that captures the desired behavior by clicking it as it occurs. It is the same method trainers use to train dolphins and whales. During this class we will introduce and condition dogs to the clicker. We will also train behaviors such as “sit-up”, “take a bow”, “act shy”, and several other dog tricks. Click here to sign up for our Parlor Tricks Class Newsletter. Conformation Handling ClassLast Conformation classes will be held March 24th, 2013.
1:00 – 2:00 will be the small breeds that need to be examined on a table
Cost - $10, $2 for second dog Learn how to handle your dog for the show ring. Learn how to stack, gait and to have proper etiquette in the sport of show dog handling. Enter a sport that will bring many hours of enjoyment and education to every member of your family. Classes will be taught by Mick McCormick with Gary Nestor assisting. Mick has been breeding and showing Alaskan Malamutes since 1968. He is the current President and previous Show Chair of the Butler County Kennel Club. He has taught conformation classes for numerous years, and several of his students have won conformation classes against professional handlers. You must Pre-Register! Customer Appreciation CookoutTBA Please join us to celebrate you and your dog. We are grateful for your continued support and want you to know that you are appreciated all year long. We would like to remind you of that by hosting a Customer Appreciation Cookout that will be an evening for you to enjoy with good food, drinks, activities and friends. Misty Pines Dog Park strives to continually grow as a dynamic organization building valued relationships with our clients and providing exemplary services. We are the complete pet company that loves the company of people and pets. Dock Diving 101Workshop at Misty Pines Dog Park Company
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $5 per person This is open to the public. Paul Leabhart, President of the 3Rivers DockDogs club, will be conducting an intro to Dock Diving. This workshop will include a powerpoint presentation and demonstrations on how to begin training for dock diving. If time permits, the class will visit the Dog Pond for demos and/or to let the dogs have a swim. If you are interested in dockdiving with your dog, this is one class you don't want to miss, learn the facts about techniques, rules and getting yourself prepared for when you do your first event. Bring your dogs and their favorite toy, there will be experienced Three Rivers Dockdog members, ready to help you and your dog at the pond. Paul Leabhart, Three Rivers Dockdogs. Electronic Pager/Collar Brush-up SessionTBA Cost - $17 This is a refresher course for owners who train with electronic collars and remote/pager collars. This can be a very difficult tool to use and requires precise timing and skill to apply correctly. We feel that remedial training is not only warranted, but should be required! If you have trained your current dog on an electronic collar or a remote/pager collar, we recommend enrolling in this class for a tune-up. We will review the five basic obedience behaviors using the e-collar: sit, down, stay, heel and this way/come, as well as all other behaviors for which you are utilizing the collar. *PREREQUISITE: electronic or remote/pager collar workshop or private e-collar training. Training Reliable "Come" Command with a Remote Pager CollarWednesday, May 1st, 2013
Note: There has been a date change from previous advertisements Cost - $149.00 Our Remote/Pager Collar Workshop will help you achieve a reliable recall under any circumstances. Handlers will learn how to utilize a tactile cue, via handler operated remote, for long distance recalls up to 1/2 a mile. This three evening workshop is hands-on and teaches dogs and owners proper application of the remote/pager collar. Fit As FidoTBA 6:45 - 7:45 PM
An exercise exploration for humans and dogs. Inspired by the book of the same name. This class is similar to regular dog training class but with continuous movement for humans. In this All Levels class, we'll incorporate walking (or jogging if that suits you) and options such as arm movements, wide strides/lunges, and stretches. Best of all is that there is no need to feel self-conscious because just as in a regular training class, everyone will be focusing on their dog. Some of the commands that we will be working on in class will be heel, walk, sit, down, stay and come. Wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Bring water and, of course, dog treats. Flyball ClassTBA All Levels Welcome
Flyball is a fun sport for ball loving dogs! Flyball is run in "Relay-Race" style, with each canine team member running over four hurdles to touch a spring-loaded box with their paws, causing a tennis ball to shoot into the air. As the dog retrieves the ball back over the hurdles, the next team member takes off. This fun and fast-paced class is open to any level dog and handler team, and proves to be a great way to tire out an excitable dog! Please pre-register. Click here for more information about Flyball. Click here to sign up for our Flyball Class Newsletter. Get On The BallTBA All Levels Welcome
Core conditioning is an essential part of any athlete’s training program, including the performance dog. Your dog’s body will automatically react to the shifting movement of the ball, allowing your dog’s body to use difference muscle groups simultaneously. Adding this strengthening activity to your dog’s cross-training activities 3-4 times a week has many benefits, including:
** Must pre-register Join Lisa, Tess, and Jazz for an introduction to core strength training for your performance dog using fitness balls and balance pods. We’ll demonstrate basic exercises for increasing muscle tone and building endurance...and have fun with our dogs! Ladies Night OutTBA Pulling, All LevelsTBA 8 - 9 AM
All levels and all breeds are welcome from the tiniest Yorkie up to the largest St. Bernard, from complete novices to jail-breaking broncos! This class will teach your dog to pull whatever item you want him to pull. A bike, wagon, sled, you on skates...anything! Don’t worry; teaching your dog to pull won’t undo any previous obedience training. In fact, quite the opposite; if your dog knows not to pull when given a command, telling them it is okay to pull will solidify their understanding. Be sure to bring a hungry dog with their favorite treats or toy. Also, if any special equipment is wanted, such as in-line skates or a scooter, bring it along. We will provide a harness for the first class and help get your dog fitted. See you there! Rally Obedience ClassTBA All Levels Welcome
Rally Obedience is a fun dog sport which combines the precision of obedience with the excitement of agility! In Rally, the dog and handler team heel continuously through a course and perform the exercise indicated on different signs along the way. In this sport, unlike in formal obedience, judging is based on how well the dog and handler work as a team as opposed to how polished they look. In Rally Obedience, the objective is to have fun and communicate with your dog! Please pre-register. Click here to sign up for our Rally Obedience Class Newsletter. Rally Run ThroughsTBA 8 - 9 AM
Rally Obedience is a fun dog sport which combines the precision of obedience with the excitement of agility! In Rally, the dog and handler team heel continuously through a course and perform the exercise indicated on different signs along the way. In this sport, unlike in formal obedience, judging is based on how well the dog and handler work as a team as opposed to how polished they look. In Rally Obedience, the objective is to have fun and communicate with your dog! Please pre-register. During Run-Throughs, you get 2 run-throughs for $10. If there is extra time after class, more runs can be purchased at the same price. Click here to sign up for our Rally Obedience Class Newsletter. Reliable Retrieve ClassDate: TBA All Levels Welcome
Teaching owners and their dogs how to master their retrieves utilizing both negative and positive reinforcement. This class will teach your dog to "fetch," "hold" and "give" consistently. Tracking ClassDate: TBA 1 - 2 PM
Put your dog's nose to the test and really experience the canine's natural scenting ability. Tracking is the sport that puts your dog in charge to lead the way. Do it just for the exercise or work toward earning a tracking title. If you and your dog love the outdoors and don't mind facing the elements, then tracking may be what you've been looking for. Tracking: there's nothing else like it! Click here for more information about Dog Tracking Class. Click here to sign up for our Tracking Newsletter. Treadmill ClassTBA 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn how to teach your dog the treadmill to help keep them mentally and physically stimulated. Our most fit and athletic dogs can run on the treadmill at 8 -10 mph for twenty to thirty minutes! Yoga With Your DogTBA All Levels, No yoga experience necessary Cost - $18 per person Live like a dog, live in the moment. Please join us! This class incorporates yoga poses (asanas) with your dog. You will practice traditional poses with a twist, integrating your dog into the action. Yoga provides many benefits including building strength and flexibility. Any level of strength or flexibility is perfect for this class. Often people think they can't do yoga because they are not flexible or strong enough. However, this is simply false. One of the many benefits of yoga is that truly anyone can do it. If you can breathe you can do yoga! Try it and see! Dogs are naturals at this practice as they even have a pose in reference to their species, downward facing dog. However, there is more to it than just this pose. The biggest factor is a dog's inherent quality of living in the moment. Rather than worrying about the past or the future they live in the present, a quality that most of us struggle with daily. Attend Yoga With Your Dog and you will work towards experiencing this healthy mindset as well as physical benefits. What to bring: yoga mat or a long towel for human, comfortable clothing, towel for your dog, water bottle. Reminders:
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