San Jose/Bay Area Dog Socialization Events

see pbskids.org/martha

Take good care of our babies! The Marin Humane Society is currently looking for foster care volunteers who can “take good care of our babies” until they are ready to enter the MHS adoption program.

Foster homes offer a temporary environment for animals to work on behavior issues or rehabilitate after injury or illness, and provide a safe place for kittens and puppies to grow. On average, more than 30% of adoption animals at MHS benefit from time in a foster home. Fostering is a wonderful way to experience the joy of caring for a companion animal without making a long-term commitment. Volunteers bear no out-of-pocket expenses. The Marin Humane Society furnishes all necessary supplies and provides routine and emergency veterinary care; foster parents supply the love.

The Marin Humane Society is in need of a several types of foster homes, including: Behavior fosters – Behavior foster homes afford dogs the opportunity to get beyond a particular issue that would otherwise make it difficult for them to be adopted. Medical fosters – Medical foster homes are crucial for giving animals the time they need to heal away from the stress of a kennel. Whelping fosters – Whelping fosters provide care for dogs through their pregnancy.

For more information about becoming a foster care volunteer, please see marinhumane.org.

Pet Loss Grief Support – Our trained volunteer pet-loss specialists are available to support you when you are grieving the loss of your beloved companion animal or are anticipating a loss. We offer free, scheduled, live sessions on an easy-to-use online group chat platform.

• Sunday 2-4 pm Eastern
• Monday 8-10 pm Eastern
• Tuesday 8-10 pm Eastern
• Wednesday 8-10 pm Eastern
• 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursday of each month 8-10 pm Eastern
• Friday 8-10 pm Eastern
• 1st Saturday of each month 8-10 pm Eastern

For more information see aplb.org/chat-with-us.

This is for pups 8-18 months of age who have previously aged-out of puppy socialization or other puppy socials. The 3-week course runs most Sundays. More than just puppy play time, we’ll also be addressing getting pups’ attention in distracting settings and the challenges of adolescence. Prerequisites are either completion of our Puppy Socialization, or a reference from a dog professional overseeing puppy socials, doggy daycare, or cage-free boarding (where dogs play together).

For more information see http://www.hssv.org.

A Pet Loss Support Group for grieving pet owners takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. Grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack moderates the group and resource booklets will be available at the meeting. It is free and no registration is necessary. For more information, call 415-554-3050.

Welcome to the Tail-Wagging World of Dog Ownership! Starting shelter/rescued dogs out on the right paw in their new homes – coaching for their people. On the first Tuesday of the month, this free, drop-in group will coach you in training your newly adopted dog and helping you overcome some of their challenging behaviors and common problems. These sessions are for people, so please leave your dogs at home. Jumping up, barking, and pulling on the leash, etc. come naturally to dogs and we’re here to help you learn what to do. Reservations required: 831-475-1580. Sponsored by: Bed and Biscuits, Lori Katz of Kindred Spirits Dog Training, and the Santa Cruz SPCA.

Visit Chili’s the first Tuesday of every month to support your SPCA! With each flyer presented, Chili’s will donate 10% of your total bill to The SPCA. This amazing offer is only valid the first Tuesday of the month from 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Chili’s in Seaside or Salinas, and you must bring this flyer with you.

Four-week beginning classes and practice runs Instinct through Masters. Classes restart on the first Tuesday of every month, and then students move to the 30-minute practice runs. For more information contact Cathy Leavitt at caninesportsdynamics@gmail.com