Grayt Adventures Training Center

10/14/2026

🐾🍁 Fall Schedule now OPEN🍁🐾

Group class registration is open again!

Due to some scheduling conflicts at the Kittanning location and the approaching holidays, group classes in that area will not resume until January. We plan to schedule some outdoor drop in classes and group walks for this location in the meantime, so keep an eye on your email inbox for updates!

Available classes for the Greensburg area and their descriptions are listed below. Individual times, cost, and location can be found using the following link:

Greensburg Registration -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/JP1tj8Q

Not ready for this session? Stay in the loop and be the first to know when the next round of classes are available!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VAhQU3d

PUPPY OBEDIENCE
Puppy Socialization is for dogs 6 months and younger. In this class, we make sure your dog gets started off on the right "paw" from day one. We'll cover topics like proper socialization, confidence building, handling exercises to prepare them for the groomer/vet, and obedience training. The AKC STAR Puppy test is available at the end of this course.

BASIC OBEDIENCE
Basic Obedience is for any dog that is ready to start their journey to becoming a well behaved family member. Our curriculum focuses on the classic obedience commands as well as everyday manners.

LIFESTYLE OBEDIENCE
Lifestyle Obedience is for dogs who have graduated our Basic or Puppy Obedience classes. This class takes the skills from previous classes and practices it in common scenarios you and your dog would experience in day-to-day life. If you’re wondering how to make that jump from the four walls of obedience class to actually having a dog that listens anywhere, any time - then this is the class for you!

REACTIVE DOG: SUPER SOCIAL
Super Social is the class for dogs that are just TOO friendly. You KNOW they’re friendly, but the fact that they’re barking and lunging at every dog and person they see on a walk has the neighborhood thinking otherwise. Super Social is a group class focused on addressing that reactivity at its core. We’ll help you understand why your dog acts this way, and most importantly, how to fix it.
***This class is held outdoors. Individual classes are subject to cancellation based on weather conditions. Classes cancelled due to weather are rescheduled and added on to the end of the session.

REACTIVE DOG: FRANTIC AND FEARFUL
Frantic and Fearful is another one of our classes in the Reactive Dog series that is tailored to dogs with fear based reactivity. These dogs are reactive usually due to under socialization, genetic factors, or a previous bad experience with other dogs/people. Whatever the reason, Frantic and Fearful is the class for you. We’ll help you understand why your dog acts this way, and most importantly, how to fix it.
***This class is held outdoors. Individual classes are subject to cancellation based on weather conditions. Classes cancelled due to weather are rescheduled and added on to the end of the session.

08/28/2026

Sign-ups for September are OPEN!!! ⭐️

Group classes are open for registration!

This round starts the week of September 9th. Information regarding class topics, times, prices, and locations can be found by clicking on the registration forms below.

Greensburg Registration -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/JP1tj8Q
Kittanning Registration -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/t2mNDme

Not ready for this session? Stay in the loop and be the first to know when the next round of classes are available!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VAhQU3d

Need a more custom training program? Reach out to us directly.
BurksDogTraining.net
724-859-6416
[email protected]

08/04/2026

Let’s kick the back to school season off right! 🚌 🐾⭐️

Mark your calendars - school is back in session!

Group classes are returning to the schedule. This session will start the week of September 6th. Registration will go live on August 17th.

Lots of new classes will be offered. Don’t miss out! Click the link below to sign up for email reminders about our classes (and never any unnecessary spam).

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VAhQU3d

07/30/2026

NEW OPPORTUNITIES STARTING NOW AT GRAYT ADVENTURES!! Please stop by, train your pooch 🐾 and take a photo 📸 with this month’s new backdrop 🌺! Who’s paw-some and coming to join us!!

📢 Schedule Update & New Training Opportunity! 🐾

Unfortunately, due to a lack of enrollment, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Cooperative Care for the Vet group class.

While we're disappointed we won't get to offer this class right now, we don't want those time slots to go to waste! Instead, we're opening them up for private one-on-one training sessions.

For just $50, you'll receive a 60-minute private lesson tailored to you and your dog's specific goals. Whether you need help with:
🐶 Household manners
🐕 Loose leash walking
📣 Building a reliable recall
🦴 Strengthening a "Drop It" command
🐾 Or another behavior you'd like to focus on
..we'll customize the lesson to fit your needs.

Availability is extremely limited! We will only be accepting ONE dog per week during the weeks that the Cooperative Care class would have been held.
When: August 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th and September 6th.
Time: 1:45-2:45pm
Where: 479 Fosterville rd. Greensburg

❤️ As a thank-you to those helping dogs in need, fosters can book a session for just $30.

If you've been thinking about getting started with training or want to fine-tune your dog's skills, now is the perfect opportunity!

📞 Call, message, or email us today to reserve your spot before they're gone!

07/07/2026

🐾⭐️ Congratulations to all the June class graduating teams! ⭐️🐾

04/09/2026

Next session starts before you know it, sign up for the fun now!!! ⭐️

Registration is open for our next session of group classes!
This session starts the week of May 11th. Information regarding class times, pricing, and locations can be found on the sign up forms below.

Training helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Our training style focuses on building obedience skills and manners for the real world. We offer everything from puppy to advanced obedience classes, so no matter what stage of life your dog is in, we're here to help. We also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen testing at no additional cost.

Kittanning Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/6FWkp4I

Greensburg Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/V69xQCH

Not ready for this session? Be the first to know when the next session opens up!
Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VAhQU3d

Need a more custom training program? Give us a call to learn about our other training options.
BurksDogTraining.net
[email protected]
724-859-6416

04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter Everyone! Hope the 🐰 was good to all of you 🍬 and we see you all soon!

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from all of us at Grayt Adventures🍀

02/07/2026

Getting ready for all 🍀 lucky dogs ☘️ to start training in March!!! Hope to see everyone back for another great session of classes! 🐾

Registration is open for our next session of group classes!
This session starts the week of March 16th. Information regarding class times, pricing, and locations can be found on the sign up forms below.

Training helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Our training style focuses on building obedience skills and manners for the real world. We offer everything from puppy to advanced obedience classes, so no matter what stage of life your dog is in, we're here to help. We also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen testing at no additional cost.

Kittanning Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/6FWkp4I

Greensburg Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/V69xQCH

Not ready for this session? Be the first to know when the next session opens up!
Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VAhQU3d

Need a more custom training program? Give us a call to learn about our other training options.
BurksDogTraining.net
[email protected]
724-859-6416

01/15/2026

One of the amazing trainers here at Grayt Adventures with words of wisdom. Check out their class schedule too! ⭐️

Struggling with potty training? Check out our free guide below. This method works whether your dog is 8 weeks or 8 years old!

Take The Dog Outside Frequently
Young puppies and dogs that are being re-trained should be taken outside every 30 minutes
to start. If you find that they’re not going that frequently, and also not having accidents
inside, you can start to increase the time between bathroom breaks in 15 minute increments. You should seek to have 3 accident-free days in a row before increasing the
time.

When You Take The Dog Outside
This is where people get a lot of the house training wrong. Take the dog out on leash (yes, even if you have a fenced in yard). Stand there with them in that one spot every time. Do not allow them to wander around the entire yard. When they keep finding new smells they
forget about what they’re actually outside to do.
When they start to go, you can praise and/or add your potty command (see below). Reward
the dog outside – not inside. Rewarding inside in the early stages creates a dog that doesn’t
entirely eliminate and then wants to race inside for their treat. Another option, after they have gone to the bathroom, is to allow them to sniff and wander around the yard (on leash or off, depending on your situation).
If the dog does not go outside, and you know they should’ve by now, bring them back in the house and put them in a crate for 5-10 minutes. This is not punishment – we are just managing the dog to prevent accidents inside. Bring them back out after that 5-10 minutes and repeat the above process again by taking them out on leash. When they finally go
outside, they can come back in and roam “freely” (within the confines of your management plan) until the next potty break.

Manage
Managing the dog is a huge part of the house training puzzle. Management options include:
- Crates
- Gates
- Shutting doors
- Playpens
- Leashes
All to be used to limit the dogs access to your house. Many dogs like to sneak off and go
where you can’t see them. If you can’t catch them in the act, you will continue to struggle with house training. As the dog progresses in its house training you can slowly re-introduce various areas of the house.

Don’t Correct – Interrupt
It’s vitally important to never correct the dog for going inside. Corrections more often than
not get misinterpreted by the dog as “Oh, I shouldn’t go to the bathroom in front of you”. Which then creates a dog who sneaks off to go behind the couch or in a back bedroom instead.
Instead of correcting, interrupt the behavior. A loud noise (like a hand clap), picking the dog up, or even just being led by the collar will usually get them to stop going to the bathroom. After the interruption, make sure not to address the dog in an aggressive/angry manner, but rather as you would a friend who just didn’t know they should have taken their shoes off at the front door. Then get the dog outside to finish going to the bathroom. Praise as normal –
as if they had went outside in the first place.

Adding A Potty Command
Yes, you can train your dog to eliminate on command. You first need to “Pavlov” it for at least a week straight. When the dog is already going to the bathroom, repeat the command you’d like to use. Give a pause in between each command so that your dog can recognize that you’re repeating a single word, not just blabbering on with a big string of words. You
can use one command for everything or have one for each function.
After the “Pavlov” period, you can begin to use the command to prompt the dog to go. Use
it in opportune times first – when you know the dog is about to go anyways. Praise as normal from before. After at least 7 days of that phase, you can use it freely any time you take the dog out.

Cleaning Accidents Thoroughly
Cleaning accidents thoroughly is incredibly important. Lingering smells of urine or f***l matter will draw the dog back to that same area time and time again. Cleaning with an enzyme cleaner is one of the best ways to eliminate tough odors. OdoBan is my personal
favorite, but Top Performance 256 and KOE brand cleaners also work well. Always soak/wipe up as much as you can before going in with any of these cleaners. Saturate the
area with the cleaner and repeat with soaking up as much of the liquid as possible. I do the
same process one more time before calling it “good”.
Carpets and upholstery should also be deep cleaned, especially if you are attempting to re-train an adult dog. Month, and even year, old smells can still throw a wrench in even the best house training plans.

Still Struggling?
If you’re still struggling to house train your dog, ask your vet to double check and ensure
there’s nothing medical going on. Diapers and belly bands can also be a great solution or even a good management option for owners that are really struggling.