Laurel Highlands Working Dogs

06/23/2024

Training this week is:

Monday June 24: Closed due to a long weekend at our event.

Friday June 28: Unloading trailer at 7 pm. Drop in to follow.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for September 14 and 15 in SouthFork, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Patriots Let's Roll . .

06/19/2024

Melissa, Monica and Justin represented LHWD at Bark Week in Tennessee a few weeks ago!! Thank you again to Scruffy City Strong Dogs for hosting such a fun event for new and experienced pullers!! And thank you Allie Weaver for taking pictures 😊

06/16/2024

Training this week is:

Monday June 17: Introduction week 3 at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm. Loading the trailer for the weekend.

Friday June 21: First day of our competition in Ellwood City.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer Dog Days Of Summer .

06/09/2024

Training this week is:

Monday June 10: Introduction week 2 at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm.

Friday June 14: Closed

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer .

06/02/2024

Training this week is:

Monday June 3: Introduction week 1 at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm. There's still space in the class, message for more information.

Friday June 7: Closed

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer .

05/31/2024

Our next six week of Introduction to Weightpull class is scheduled to start on Monday June 3rd at 6 pm. The class fee is $100 and includes borrowing the equipment to practice at home. We are located in the Arcmaster Building at 501 Ave B in Latrobe. Please message or email to sign up. [email protected]

05/26/2024

Training this week is:

Monday May 27: Drop in at 6 pm!

Friday May 31: Drop in at 7 pm!

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

Introduction to weightpull scheduled to start on June 3 at 6 pm. This is a six week class that includes borrowing the equipment to practice at home. Class fee is $100.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer .

05/22/2024

05/12/2024

Training this week is:

Monday May 13: Drop in at 6 pm!

Friday May 17: Final Preparation for National Invitational Pull.

Monday May 20: Closed after long weekend.

Friday May 24: Closed for the holiday weekend.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer Dog Days Of Summer .

05/05/2024

Training this week is:

Monday May 6: Fre Drop in at 7 pm!

Friday May 10: Drop in at 7 pm.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer .

05/03/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY

This week Jess Kirsch did a write up for us about Belgian Malinois and Mondio!

“Belgian Malinois have become more and more popular in recent years, but that is not necessarily a good thing. While the dogs are very versatile, they are not for everyone. Most mals require a full-time commitment and a job, if not several jobs, to keep them physically and mentally happy. The breed is capable of just about anything and they are often used in the military or for police work, but they can also make some really nice sport dogs and participate in a variety of events.

Jess K. owns 3 belgian malinois and they have since become her favorite breed. Her dogs have participated in a variety of sports including mondioring, flyball, weight pull, AKC obedience and Rally, scent work, dock diving, and frisbee. We could do a fun fact friday for each of these sports alone, but let's talk about mondioring.

Mondioring is "world ring" and it is an FCI recognized sport that is played internationally by countries all over the world. It is a newer sport that was developed in the late 1980s by combining French Ring, Belgian Ring, IPO, and KNPV. The first trial was not hosted until the year 2000 and the sport has gained steady popularity over the years with many clubs and trials being offered across the US today. Some of the original US Mondioring members are still alive and trialing dogs today because it is such a new sport; Jess trains with several of them regularly.

FCI Mondioring consists of obedience, jumps, and bitework. Each level gets more difficult and adds additional exercises as you go up, with level 3 being the most difficult. The entire program is done all at once and without any training tools or rewards and without any breaks. There is also a US only program that offers obedience, obedience and jumps, or a brevet (some bitework) that dogs can participate in. The sport is dominated by the Belgian Malinois due to its difficulty both physically and mentally on the dogs, but several other breeds have earned titles in the sport. “

Enjoy some amazing pictures of Hadley!

04/30/2024

We Want You!

Our next six week introduction class is scheduled to start on June 3rd at 6 pm. The class fee is $100, and it includes borrowing all of the necessary equipment to practice at home. We look forward to helping for you to get started in this canine sport. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

04/29/2024

MEET THE MEMBERS MONDAY 🐶

We haven’t had one of these to post in while 🙂 meet Victoria Elizabeth and Kona!!

Kona is almost 4 years old and Victoria has had her for about 3 years. They saw LHWD at the pet expo in Pittsburgh and have been looking forward to being able to attend the Intro to Weightpull class! Which they just completed!

They have run a couple of 5ks together but Kona acted like it was The Iditarod, so Victoria has been looking forward to getting into something Kona enjoys better!

Kona has become stronger and more confident, and it has strengthened her and Victoria’s relationship after completing the class. They are excited to continue learning about this new sport and getting more involved with dog sports in general!!

Kona also has an 11 year old brother, Jax, and he enjoys coming to swim in the pull after weightpull practice!!

Please welcome Victoria and Kona!! 😊
We’re excited to see you both grow in this sport!!

*videos in the comments

04/29/2024

✨ Attention✨

Our National event is quickly approaching and that means the Banquet is too. You DO NOT have to qualify or be pulling a dog to participate in the banquet fun!!

There will be delicious food and lots of FREE stuff given away to each person who attends!! This is also when we distribute awards for the year!

Please message Melissa Witt Lenhart this week if you would like to attend 🙂

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Giannilli’s II on Rt 30 in Greensburg, PA
Cost: $25/adult and $13/child

*You must RSVP to Melissa to be able to attend.

04/28/2024

Training this week is:

Monday April 29: Free Try Its at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm!

Friday May 3: Drop in at 7 pm.

Saturday Mat 4: Pet Pawlooza 10 am to 4 pm at Walden's View in North Huntingdon. Demos and Try Its.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer Dog Days Of Summer

04/28/2024

Join us tomorrow Monday, April 29 at 6 pm for our Free Try It Session! We're at 501 Ave B in Latrobe, PA, in the left building labeled Arcmaster. Bring a short leash, water, treats, and a crate. Any questions, email [email protected]. Share and invite your friends!

04/26/2024

Please let me know if you’re planning on coming tonight for practice!

Friday, April 26th

04/22/2024

Join us on Monday, April 29 at 6 pm for our Free Try It Session! We're at 501 Ave B in Latrobe, PA, in the left building labeled Arcmaster. Bring a short leash, water, treats, and a crate. Any questions, email [email protected]. Share and invite your friends!

04/22/2024

Training this week is:

Monday April 22: Closed

Friday April 26: Drop in at 7 pm.

Monday April 29: Free Try It at 6 pm and drop in at 7 pm.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for June 21 to June 23 in Ellwood City, Pa. Surface is wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is Dog Days Of Summer

04/19/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY

This week we’re learning more about Liz Eisaman and her dog, Jager!

“Also referred to as a German mastiff, great Danes were originally bred to hunt wild boar in the 1700's.

They are one of the largest dog breeds standing up to 35" tall. With their imposing size and protective nature, great Danes were thought to protect against evil entities during the middle ages.

Great Danes were first shown in Germany in 1863. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1887 and later became the state dog of Pennsylvania.

There are 6 recognized colors for the breed. Fawn, black, blue, mantle, brindle, harlequin.

Today, great Danes have become low energy family pets. They often excel in therapy work due to their Goofy personalities and calm demeanor.”

Enjoy some picture of Jager and other dogs of his breed!!

04/14/2024

Training this week is:

Monday April 15: Week 6 of Introduction to weightpull at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm.

Friday April 19: Closed for final event setup.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for April 20 and 21 in Latrobe. Surface is rails and wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is April Showers Brings May Summits

04/12/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY

Today’s post features Ashlee Marie and her dog, Stryker!!

“Fun facts about Quicksilver vom Warkonhaus “Stryker”.

He is a working line German Shepard. He loves swimming, dock diving, paddle boarding and hiking. He also likes training for IGP on the side (which is a form of protection sport). Stryker’s parents are both Schutzhund titled.

Stryker is becoming a beast at weight pull. His future plans are to do AKC fetch. Stryker also loves chasing his favorite kitty sibling around the house.

Fun facts about working line German Shepherds: they were originally used for herding sheep for farmers, then they quickly became protection dogs for police and military. The working line German Shepard is different from their show line counterparts as they are bred for working and have a stable temperament. This allows them to excel in so many sports."

Enjoy some fun photos of Stryker working and enjoying the finer things in life!

04/11/2024

The photographer that is coming for Summits is also going to be at our April event!

Her website is below:
https://meganjohnsonphotographyllc.com/

You can also pre-register to order photos for the April event and/or Summits:
https://meganjohnsonphotographyllc.pixieset.com/booking

Welcome to my booking site. Please follow the instructions to book a session.

04/07/2024

Training this week is:

Monday April 8: Week 5 of Introduction to weightpull at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm.

Friday April 12: Drop in at 7 pm.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for April 20 and 21 in Latrobe. Surface is rails and wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is April Showers Brings May Summits

04/05/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY

Next up is Sophia Valenti and her dog Max!!

“This is Max the lab, and here are some fun facts about him and his breed!

Max likes getting his nails done. He also likes showing them off! He pulls off the color pink best!

Max likes hiking with his brother Stryker, a German Shepherd. He also likes all of his cat siblings, especially the younger ones.

Now for some facts about his breed! Labradors have webbed toes and this makes them great swimmers! Another fact about his breed is that their coat is doubled layered. The bottom layer is short and the upper layer is thick. They have a relatively water-resistant undercoat!”

Enjoy some of these adorable pictures of Max!

03/31/2024

Training this week is:

Monday April 1: Week 4 of Introduction to weightpull at 6 pm. Drop in at 7 pm.

Friday April 5: Drop in at 7 pm.

Drop in fee is $10 per dog per night.

For training nights and competitions, all dogs need to be crated or worked from cars for safety reasons. Not all dogs are friendly with each other. This will allow the dogs in each chute to focus better.

Next competition hosted by LHWD is scheduled for April 20 and 21 in Latrobe. Surface is rails and wheels. For more information look under events or send us a message. Event name is April Showers Brings May Summits April Showers Brings May Summits

03/29/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY

Next up is Kate Renner! Here is her write up about Dutch Shepherds!

“The Dutch Shepherd or Hollandase Herderhond was developed in the Netherlands in the 1800's as an all around herding and farm dog. The first breed standard was written in 1898 allowing any coat color and revised in 1914 to allow only brindle coats and no white markings were allowed. This helped to differentiate the Dutch Shepherds from then-similar Belgian and German Shepherds. Only allowing Brindle and no white markings limited the number of dogs who were bred and the number of Dutch Shepherds declined for decades.

The Dutch Shepherd breed was nearly eliminated during World War 2 due to lack of breeding, starvation, and the German military taking the dogs for their own use. Many bloodlines became extinct. To help shore up the Dutch Shepherd after the war the breed club allowed the use of Belgian Malinois to help diversify the bloodlines. Even today you have almost two versions of the Dutch Shepherd. FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) A smaller dog dedicated to preserving a breed Standard and the KNPV Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (Royal Dutch Police Dog Association) which has mixed Belgians and Dutch Shepherds with a focus on creating the ultimate police/working dog. The overall function, form ,and look of the dog has changed very little in 120 years.

No matter which type you have- a Dutch Shepherd is an intense, loyal, extreme dog who is willing to do anything you would like it to do - and give 150% doing it.”

03/27/2024

2024 Summits Clothing Order

*Reminder to get in touch with me to place your order by Monday, April 1st!

Attached is a copy of the order form, as well as a list of people I’ve heard from already. Please check the list to be sure you’re accounted for if you’ve reached out to me by email, messenger, mail.

My address is 94 Glenview Ave, Greensburg PA 15601.

My email is [email protected] (there is a typo on the clothing order form).

You can also message me via Facebook.

Thanks!!!