San Jose/Bay Area Dog Socialization Events

From the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: “If you will soon have to make the agonizing decision to euthanize your beloved pet, get support at our free, facilitated Anticipatory Bereavement chatroom. Being with others who understand really does help.” 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.  Every first Thursday of the month we offer free, scheduled, live sessions on an easy-to-use online group chat platform. For more information see aplb.org/chat-with-us.

When your companion animal dies, it’s natural to feel grief and sadness, even depression. Our free Pet Loss Support Group is designed to help anyone grieving the death, loss, or terminal illness of a beloved companion animal (need not be a  Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA animal.) Led by a professional counselor, our group meets the second Thursday of each month. The group usually ranges in size from 6 to 12 participants. Some people come once or twice, others four or five times. The group meets each month through Zoom and there is no need to sign up or RSVP. For more information about the group, please call Brian Probst at 650-340-7022, ext. 328 or email BProbst@PHS-SPCA.org.

“Golden Gate English Springer Spaniel Association meeting”, Walnut Creek.   “We meet the second Thursday of the month at Marie Calendar’s in Walnut Creek.  If you would like to join us please contact Audrey Eng atgoldmtn_springers@yahoo.com for directions and meeting time.”

Tours held on the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information contact Jorjan or Cheryl at 707 545-3647, info@assistancedog.org, or see www.assistancedog.org.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for buckets/bags, coffee, prizes and doughnuts! For more information contact Fort Funston Dog Walkers at 415-468-1262, fortfunston@comcast.net or fortfunstondog.org.

Santana Row is pleased to announce the return of our second annual Pet Awareness Day, Paws in the Park, presented by Humane Society Silicon Valley! Paws in the Park is a free series of events for pets and pet lovers that will run the first Saturday of the month, May through October. Come by to learn how to adopt a pet from the Humane Society, as well as take part in educational and fun activities for you and your pet, such as agility contests and “pets on parade.” Pet-themed prizes will be provided by Orvis each week. For more information, contact the Santana Row Concierge at (408) 551-4611.

Happy Hour is benefitting various dog rescues: Every first Saturday of the month, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm, 50% of the bar and 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction will benefit rescue. For more information see docsclock.com.

Does your pup need a one-on-one tutorial on trail etiquette around horses? Mosey on down to our monthly Pup and Pony Meet and Greet held on the first Saturday of each month (weather permitting*). If you are not sure how your dog is around horses, PLEASE come to this clinic and continue with other obedience training to make sure your dog will return to you when called, no matter what. Look for the Volunteer Mounted Patrol person with his or her horse at Dunn Trail parking lot area at 11500 Skyline Blvd. When you turn into the parking lot, the old, ranch-style Parks building will be to your left. The horse and rider should be at the far right end of the parking lot as you face the hills. Introduce yourself to the horse trainer BEFORE taking your dog out of the car. For further information call Oakland Dog Owners Group at 465-0928, ext 2.