Barb Levenson Dog Training Centers

Barb offers structured, ongoing training programs including Basic Obedience (teaching sit, down, come, loose-leash walking), Puppy Kindergarten (socialization, house-training, bite inhibition), Canine Good Citizenship (AKC-certified preparation), Agility and Super Star Agility (obstacle courses with positive reinforcement), and Behavioral Solutions (1:1 coaching for aggression, separation anxiety, and other issues). All programs emphasize owner education, with hands-on instruction and written materials for home practice. Classes are held at her facility in Oakmont, PA, and are designed to be progressive, with each level building on the previous one.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to call or email for specific program rates and package information.

Policies

Barb emphasizes that success requires owner commitment and consistent practice. She does not offer refunds or rescheduling policies explicitly stated, but clients are expected to actively participate and follow through with homework. Training outcomes depend on the owner’s willingness to change their own behavior and apply techniques daily.

Barb Levenson Dog Training Centers is a professional dog training business based in Oakmont, PA, serving dog owners across Allegheny County and surrounding areas for over three decades. Barb offers science-based, positive reinforcement training methods with no use of choke chains, pinch collars, or physical corrections. Her programs are designed to teach owners how to train their dogs effectively through hands-on, personalized instruction in a stress-free environment. Classes are kept small to ensure high instructor-to-student ratios, and all training is conducted at her 12,000-square-foot facility. Barb’s approach emphasizes owner education, helping clients build strong, calm, and well-mannered relationships with their dogs using modern, research-backed techniques. She also provides behavioral solutions for complex issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and house training, with customized treatment plans and ongoing support.

Barb is a former Pittsburgh Public School teacher with a B.S. in Psychology and over 150 continuing education courses in canine behavior. She has competed with 12 dogs in obedience, rally, herding, and agility, and is an American Kennel Club-certified CGC administrator. Her internationally recognized webinars and mentorship role in the Victoria Stilwell Academy further establish her expertise. Clients report transformative results when they commit to consistent practice, with many dogs achieving AKC titles, therapy dog certification, and competition success.

Barb’s programs include Basic Obedience, Puppy Kindergarten, Canine Good Citizenship, Agility, Super Star Agility, and Behavioral Solutions. All training is tailored to the individual dog and owner, with written materials provided for home reinforcement. She is available by phone or email at all times and encourages active participation from owners to ensure lasting results.

Accomplishments

Barb Levenson has been training dogs since 1985 and competing since 1981, earning titles in American and Canadian Obedience, Rally, Herding, and Agility. She is an American Kennel Club-certified CGC administrator, a mentor in the Victoria Stilwell Academy’s Dog Trainer Course, and holds a B.S. in Psychology with over 150 continuing education courses in canine behavior. She founded The Puppy To Partner Program with DogNostics Career College and has delivered internationally attended webinars on dog sports and training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call (412) 795-9642 or email info@barblevensondogtraining.com to discuss their dog’s needs. Barb often schedules initial consultations promptly, especially for urgent behavioral issues. A thorough evaluation is conducted to assess triggers and design a customized training plan before beginning classes or private sessions.