Best Dog Training Center in Sewickley

From puppy class to therapy dog preparation and everything in between, The Dog Stop® offers a variety of Training services. Classes vary from group settings to one on one and take place in our facilities as well as your home. Please call 412-766-DOGS(3647) for more information and pricing.

5 Week Doggie Manners Class

This course is designed for dogs 11 months and older and will teach you how to better communicate with your dog so problem behaviors don’t eat away at the human/canine bond. We will focus on basic manners such as sit, down, watch me, name recognition, stay, and leave it. This class is specifically designed to be fast paced and relies heavily on owners working with their dogs at home in between classes. This class is taught using positive reinforcement training: we reward the good and ignore the bad! Dogs learn better and faster when training is fun and they have motivation to do the work as opposed to aversive techniques which involve fear and pain. 5 weeks beginning Tuesday November 10 at 7:30-8:30pm $100 for the 5 week session, per dog (first session you will not bring your dog)

Private In-Home Training

Private in home training is ideal for individuals having issues with their dog at the home, or just want to learn at home in a one on one setting. There is a free phone consultation to identify your needs and issues that need addressed, as well as pricing. After the phone consultation there will be a one of two first time consultation options:

Behavior Modification

This is for extreme behavior problems such as: Human aggression, Dog aggression, extreme fear, separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

Basic Obedience and Problem Solving

This will cover basic commands such as: Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Loose leash walking, Focus and touch. Also basic problem solving such as: excessive barking, Mouthing or play biting, jumping, digging, and house breaking. After the first training consultation we compose a training program designed specifically for you and your dog. These detailed plans may be made up off many different options and services. They are custom fit to meet the needs and budget of owners and their dogs.

In-Home Services:

From Dog Walking to Overnight Pet Sitting, The Dog Stop has an offering for nearly every need – right from the comfort of your dog’s home! See a full list of our In-Home Services or contact us for more information!

Dog Walking

Our trained professional dog walkers can give your dog the exercise and attention he needs when you are unable to! For complete information on our walking services, please click here.

Pet Sitting

Let your pets stay in the comfort of your home while being cared for by one of our trained professionals. Pet sitting is great for owners with multiple dogs, elderly dogs, cats or other small pets, or pets with special needs. Our pet sitters will also bring in the mail, take out the trash, water plants, and give your home the feel that someone is home while you’re away.

Puppy Visits

Is your pup too young to play at The Dog Stop® yet? Don’t worry! Until then, our trained professionals can visit your puppy at home, giving him a midday break for lunch and assistance with housebreaking.

Why the Tails Wag

Geno sitting beside pumpkins

“We wouldn’t trust our beloved Husky to anyone other than the Dog Stop! He attends daycare 4-5 days/week and is very sad on his “off” days. In addition to daycare, Geno has also been boarded and groomed. We have nothing but positive things to say!”

Kirsten Miller Brennan

Gus curcled up beside a bowl of kibble

“It is an amazing place. They take wonderful care of Gus during day care. She loves playing with her friends and comes home whooped from a day of play. It is awesome. I couldn’t be happier!! Everyone is spectacular there. I tell everyone about it.”

Gretchen Anderson Monahan

Pnewman standing outside on the pavement beside a rain puddle
“Love it. Used to go to the Dog Stop off Banksville, but this location is wonderful. (and much closer) Everyone knows our Pnewman every time we bring him in. They are very helpful and work with the mannerisms of the dog as well! Jenn and Chad are great and so is everyone else. Can’t imagine bringing our pup anywhere else.Not to mention, their 5-Star Dog food selection is great. Jenn also helped recommend Pnewman some food that has improved his stomach issues 100%”

Lucas Leighty

“I can not say enough great things about The Dog Stop. I know my little guy, George, is in safe hands and will have a great day every time I drop him off. The staff there is beyond experienced and they take great care in providing a safe and stimulating environment for the dogs. They even come up with super creative Enrichment Activities every day to keep the dogs thinking and playing. Every member of the staff has always gone above and beyond to make George and I feel like valued customers.”

Jeff Waltrowski

Peanut held up wearing a party hat

“Absolutely love The Dog Stop. I was worried taking our dog to daycare because he’s so tiny, hence his name -Peanut, but he loves coming here. The staff are all amazing and take great care of all the dogs. I highly recommend the grooming services too.”