Champion Canine

08/21/2025

PHOTO DUMP ALERT 📸
Check out our group classes and Stay & Train dogs lately! 🤩💛

08/18/2025

Consistency is everything in dog training but, we know life doesn’t always make that easy. Between work, family, and daily chaos, staying on top of training can feel impossible. That’s where our Stay & Train program comes in.

For two weeks, your dog lives with our professional trainers and gets the kind of daily, structured training that creates real breakthroughs. We focus on those frustrating behaviors that make life harder like barking, jumping on guests, or counter surfing…so you don’t have to dread family gatherings or stress about hosting this holiday season.

Instead of apologizing for your dog’s behavior, imagine showing off a pup who’s calm, polite, and leaves your guests impressed.

Here’s how it works:
1. Evaluation: Schedule a meet-and-greet so we can get to know your dog.
2. Book your Stay & Train: Lock in their training spot.
3. Stay in the loop: While your dog trains with us, you’ll get report cards, photos, and videos so you can see their progress.
4. Pick-up day: Spend 90 minutes with our trainers learning exactly how to maintain your dog’s new skills at home! (Because we want them to listen to you, not just us.)
5. Follow-up training: After your dog is home, we’ll check in with you to make sure things are going smoothly and fine-tune as needed.

With limited spots available each month, now’s the time to secure your dog’s Stay & Train before the holiday hustle is here.

Call or email us today to schedule your evaluation! Let’s make this holiday season the one where your dog is part of the joy, not the stress.

724-650-2930
[email protected]

08/14/2025

If you folks are on TikTok please watch this video and share, like and comment to help boost it in the algorithm! This gives Hops a better chance at finding his forever home! Please share this post as well!

Check out Paul | Pittsburgh Dog Trainer’s video.

08/12/2025

We have a new Basic Obedience Foundations class that will be starting on Tuesday August 19th at 6 PM. Please do not bring your dog to the first class as it is orientation!

Sign up through the owner portal at championcanine.portal.gingrapp.com

Or you can download our mobile app GINGR FOR PET PARENTS in the Apple Store or Google Play store! Our invite code is: 471014

08/12/2025

We just wanted to thank everyone for their messages, thoughts and prayers. Our trainer John unexpectedly lost his mother on Sunday. Everyone’s kindness hasn’t gone unnoticed. We greatly appreciate everyone’s understanding with canceling classes and privates this week.

Linda was John’s mom first but also a beloved member of the Champion Canine family. 💛

View Linda Lee Hunter's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/11/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of an immediate member of our Champion Canine family. Out of respect and care for our team, all training classes and private lessons will be cancelled this week. Jess will personally reach out to each of our private lesson clients to reschedule.

Boarding and Stay & Train drop-offs and pick-ups will continue as scheduled, as our dedicated boarding staff remains available.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. Make-up classes will be offered for everyone affected.

08/08/2025

Before and after and the long-awaited go-home day for our boy, Ghost! It was hard to send him out the door but we are SO so proud of him and how far he’s come in his journey! The once severely fear-reactive boy with no confidence has now learned how to be a dog and how to trust! We are so grateful to his new owners for trusting us with this transformation just days after they brought him home!

08/06/2025

We have a new Puppy Foundations for Life class that will be starting on Thursday, August 14th at 7:15 PM. For puppies 8 weeks old to 11 months!

Learn the foundations of obedience and tackle common issues with manners such as puppy biting, jumping, etc!

Sign up through the owner portal at championcanine.portal.gingrapp.com

Or you can download our mobile app GINGR FOR PET PARENTS in the Apple Store or Google Play store! Our invite code is: 471014

Please do not bring your puppy to the first class as it is orientation!

08/05/2025

Check out Paul's latest blog post!

Some of you may argue with me on this, but here it is:

08/04/2025

CALENDAR CONTEST UPDATE:
As a heads up to our 2026 Champion Canine calendar contest winners, Jess has sent out emails to start the booking process for calendar photography sessions. Please check your emails as soon as possible and make sure you're checking spam folders just in case. They will come from her BellaReese Photography email account.

If she does not hear back by this Friday, your spot will be forfeit to the next dog in line!

Thank you, folks!

07/31/2025

One of our current Board & Train dogs, Hoss, took a field trip to Ambridge Do it Best today to practice leash-walking around real-life distractions. Outings like this are a key part of what makes Champion Canine’s Board & Train program stand out.

We don’t just teach your dog in a quiet, controlled environment and send them home. We proof their training in real-world situations…because that’s where it really matters.

When it’s time for pick-up, we spend 90 minutes working with you, teaching you how to confidently handle your dog’s new skills and equipment. Plus, we include follow-up lessons at no extra cost to support you after the program and help troubleshoot anything that comes up at home.

We’re excited to announce new openings in August! These spots always fill quickly, so don’t wait to grab yours. Let Champion Canine help you get a better-behaved dog…faster. Two weeks is all it takes!