San Jose/Bay Area Dog Socialization Events
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Free AKC Obedience, CGC & Rally Training Session
K9 Training Lab hosts free training sessions almost every Saturday. To maintain a safe and friendly environment, we have a few prerequisites: Dog is current on vaccinations; Dog has previous training; Dog can sit/down, come when called & heel a bit; Dog is well socialized/not aggressive with other dogs and must be easily handled by a stranger; and handlers are willing to learn! For more information contact K9 Training Lab at toanew@yahoo.com, www.k9traininglab.com, or http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9TL/
Potty Training Seminar
Free seminars are an introduction to Petco’s dog training including basic information on nutrition, grooming and training lessons. For more information see petco.com.
Pit Bull Basics Education Class
Who should attend: anyone curious about the breed, potential adopters or puppy buyers, recent adopters, anyone who deals with Pit Bulls on a regular basis. Cost: FREE. This class will introduce you to the Pit Bull breed and answer your tough questions. Do their jaws lock? Why are they in the news so much? Can I have other pets if I adopt a Pit Bull? I just adopted a Pit Bull, what do I need to know? This class is PEOPLE ONLY, so please leave your pup at home. Q&A session follows the presentation, so bring your questions! You will be given a list of educational resources at the end of class. Questions about this class? Want to host this class at your shelter? Email stephanie@ourpack.org.
Dog’s Life Puppy Socials
A Dog’s Life Puppy Socials are a safe and supervised environment to help further your puppy’s social skills and bite inhibition during that critical up-to-18 week socialization window. Course prerequisites: Puppies must be under 18 weeks of age when attending their first social; Puppies must have proof of being 10 days past their initial vaccination for DHPP at their first attendance. Bordetella also recommended but not required; Guardian over 18 years of age must accompany puppy; $10 – per session drop-in charge. Payment goes to instructor. NO NEED TO REGISTER. On-time arrival is required to avoid disruptions. Space may be limited. Socials will be closed to latecomers and will be closed when room is full. Bring a few yummy treats for your pup and a non-spill water bottle. For safety of all dogs, please bring pup on flat collar (no metal or slip collars; harnesses must be removed during play). The puppy socials are intended as a safe place for friendly pups to socialize. Please note that this is not an environment to work on behavior issues. Socials are not necessarily appropriate for every dog and the trainers on duty are qualified to make that assessment if necessary. Trainers reserve the right to excuse any pup from social for any reason. Check our website for more details:http://www.dogslife.biz/classes_puppy.html#puppysocials
Puppy Social
Humane Society Silicon Valley Presents Puppy Socials – Where there’s a party for every puppy! Trainer-supervised, one hour socials, where your puppy will learn important play skills and bite inhibition that they can take with them. For more information see http://www.hssv.org.
Puppy Playgroup
Join us for playtime in Puppy Playgroup. This is a great opportunity for friendly puppies (ages 4-8 months, fully vaccinated and social) and their owners to enjoy some off-leash fun! We will have the agility equipment available, refreshments, and toys for play. This event is limited to six puppies on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up in advance! Prerequisites: Orientation or Playgroup Evaluation, Current vaccination records on file with Zoom Room (Rabies, Bordetella & DHPP required). For more information see zoomroom.com.
Shy Puppy Playgroup
Off-leash playgroup for shy/nervous fully vaccinated puppies 4-8 months old. Prerequisites: Orientation or Playgroup Evaluation, Current vaccination records on file with Zoom Room (Rabies, Bordetella & DHPP required). For more information see zoomroom.com.
SUPER Shy Puppy Playgroup
Is your dog a wallflower? Too shy for our Shy Playgroup? Our Super Shy playgroup is designed to help our nervous, shut-down dogs come out of their shell at their own pace. Our Super Shy playgroups are 30-minute, off-leash sessions where your dog can build a more positive association with the facility in the company of other nervous dogs! Some of our agility equipment and toys are at your disposal, great music and free coffee. Due to the nervous nature of our pups, we cap these sessions at four dogs. Dogs over eight months must be neutered or spayed to attend any playgroup. Best of all, one of our trainers is always present to offer tips on socialization, interactions, and to answer any questions. For more information see zoomroom.com.