San Jose/Bay Area Dog Socialization Events
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CARE Dog Adoptions
Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) has dogs and puppies (and cats!) available for adoption every weekend.
- Fridays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturdays 10:30am – 2:00pm
For more information and pictures and descriptions of available animals, see www.carepets.org or call 408-227-CARE.
Puppy and Small Dog Social Hour
One hour of supervised puppy play time, command practice with distractions, question and answer time with the trainer and other socialization exercises. Class is drop in, no need to pre-register. Cost is $10/week, payable at class. Class is weather dependent. Please call 925-371-8142 after 8am to check if the social is cancelled. Puppies aged 9 weeks-20 weeks are welcome to attend. Additionally, any puppy who has attended Perfect Puppies with Tell a Tail Dog Training in the past 3 months is welcome to attend regardless of age. Non aggressive small dogs under 20 pounds of any age are welcome as well. Socials will be held at Livermore Country Pet Hospital in the outdoor fenced in area. This area is locked when not in use and access to this area is restricted only to dogs in training classes who have provided proof of vaccinations. For more information contact TellATail.com
Dog Day Mornings
Socialize your dog with others at the Peninsula Humane Society. Call (650) 340-7022, ext. 784 for more information.
Puppy Playskills Drop-in Sessions
Pups with one set of shots (and instructor approval) are welcome. Adolescent dogs and adults may participate at the instructor’s discretion. Four prepaid sessions are $40 or $15 per session. For more information contact Lori Katz of Kindred Spirit at (831) 685-DOGS (3647) or Lorikatz@aol.com or www.DogTrainNow.com.
Get free love at Love A Senior Saturday
We are incredibly excited to introduce you to the adorable mutts of Muttville!! Come check us out and meet our sweet mutts who are still looking for their forever homes. One might just be your next best friend! Drop by any time. And if there’s an adorable mutt on our website that has already snagged your attention, let us know you’re coming so we can make sure that particular cutie-pie is there to meet you! For more information email adoptions@muttville.org.
Puppy Yappy Hour
This important socialization experience is designed for pups (1 year or younger) so they will learn the skills to socialize and interact with other dogs and people. Come join us at Titan’s Kingdom and give your pup the best chance at becoming a friendly and social dog. Requirement: Please bring many small tasty treats and proof of vaccinations (Bordatella and 2nd series of DHPP). $5 per pup. For more information contact titan@titanskingdom.com or (510)353-1367.
Free Puppy Socials
For puppies 8 – 16 weeks. Help build your puppy’s confidence around new people, places, objects and sounds by allowing them to socialize in a safe and clean environment. For more information call 855 471-9303.
Walk-in Vaccinations/Microchipping
The Humane Society Silicon Valley offers vaccinations, deworming and microchipping services on a walk-in basis at its Medical Center. For fees and information, visit www.hssv.org or call 408-262-2133, ext. 108.