General
PET LOSS GROUP: Drop-in support group for anyone experiencing or anticipating the death of a pet; free; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Partners in Care, 2075 N.E. Wyatt Court, Bend; Sharon Myers at 541-382-5882.
Dogs
BEHAVIORAL TRAINING: Cost by quotation; times by appointment; Wednesdays; Lin’s School for Dogs, 63378 Nels Anderson Road, Suite 7, Bend; Lin Neumann at 541-536-1418 or www.linsschoolfordogs.com.
AKC RING-READY COACHING: Cost by quotation; times by appointment; Wednesdays; Lin’s School for Dogs, 63378 Nels Anderson Road, Suite 7, Bend; Lin Neumann at 541-536-1418 or www.linsschoolfordogs.com.
Puppy 101: Puppies ages 8 weeks to 13 weeks old may join any week; $85; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays; Dancin’ Woofs, 63027 N.E. Lower Meadow Drive, Suite D, Bend; Mare Shey at 541-312-3766 or www.dancinwoofs.com.
Puppy kindergarten classes: Ongoing training, behavior and socialization classes for puppies 10 weeks to 16 weeks old; $80 for four weeks; 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Pawsitive Experience, 65111 High Ridge Drive, Tumalo; Meredith Gage at 541-318-8459, trainingdogs123@bendbroadband.com or www .pawsitiveexperience.com.
Obedience classes: Six-week, drop-in classes; $99.95; 5 and 6 p.m. Mondays, 6 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays; Petco, 3197 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; Loel Jensen at 541-382-0510.
OBEDIENCE FOR AGILITY: Six weeks; $120; 4 p.m. Saturdays; Desert Sage Agility, 24035 Dodds Road, Bend; Stephanie Morris at 541-633-6774 or www.desertsageagility.com.
Puppy manners class: Social skills for puppies up to 6 months; $110 for seven-week class, cost includes materials; 6-7 p.m. Mondays; preregister; Friends for Life Dog Training, 2121 S.W. Deerhound Ave., Redmond; Dennis Fehling at 541-350-2869 or www .friendsforlifedogtraining.com.
Private training: For aggression and other serious behavior problems and one-on-one training; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Friends for Life Dog Training, 2121 S.W. Deerhound Ave., Redmond; Dennis Fehling at 541-350-2869 or www .friendsforlifedogtraining.com.
Private behavioral counseling: Cost by quotation; times by appointment; Dancin’ Woofs, 63027 Lower Meadow Drive, Suite D, Bend; Mare Shey at 541-312-3766 or www.dancinwoofs.com.
Private training: Cost by quotation; times by appointment; Chris Waggoner at 541-633-0446 or www.DeschutesRiverDogs.com.
Mutts about you: Positive methods for basic training, all age groups; $115 for five weeks; class size limited; call for class hours; The Dog Patch Boutique, info@thedogpatchboutiqueinc.com or 541-678-5640.
Solve challenging behavior: S.A.N.E. Solutions for challenging dog behavior, private lessons; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Kathy Cascade at 541-516-8978 or kathy@sanedogtraining.com.
tellington ttouch: Learn tools to reduce stress and reactivity, help your dog become more confident and improve social skills; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Kathy Cascade at 541-516-8978 or kathy@sanedogtraining.com.
Fix Leash Aggression: Cost by quotation; times by appointment; Dogs Ltd & Training, 59860 Cheyenne Road, Bend; Linda West at 541-318-6396 or www.dogsltd training.com.
A Better-Behaved Dog: Individual marker training with positive reinforcement; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Anne Geser at 541-923-5665.
Board and Train: Minimum of one week boarding; cost by quotation; times by appointment; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht at 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn .com or www.diannshappytails.com.
Private training: For owners and their dogs with special behavior or scheduling needs; cost by quotation, times by appointment; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht at 541-536-2458, diannshappytails @msn.com or www.diannshappy tails.com.
Day School for Dogs: Training basics for companion dogs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. four days a week for three weeks; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Dogs Ltd & Training; 59860 Cheyenne Road, Bend; Linda West at 541-318-6396 or www.dogsltdtraining.com.
K9 Nose work: Drop-in class for advanced students; $15 per session; 6 p.m. Fridays; preregister; Friends for Life Dog Training, 2121 S.W. Deerhound Ave., Redmond; Dennis Fehling at 541-350-2869, Pam Bigoni at 541-306-9882 or www .friendsforlifedogtraining.com.
Day care days for Your Dog: Small, supervised dog day care groups; $25 per day, discounts available; by appointment; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht at 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn.com or www.diannshappytails .com.
Day camp Training: One-on-one training combined with dog day care; $65 per day; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; by appointment; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht, 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn.com or www.diannshappytails.com.
Board and Train: Board your dog with a certified trainer; cost by quotation, times by appointment; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht, 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn.com or www.diannshappytails.com.
Off-Leash Play Class: Learn about off-leash recalls and manners, for non-aggressive dogs; $10 per session; 7-8 p.m. Thursdays; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht, 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn.com or www.diannshappytails.com.
Puppy Manners: Social skills and more, for puppies age 10-16 weeks; $75; 7-8:15 p.m. Aug. 28; La Pine Training Center, Diann Hecht, 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn .com or www.diannshappytails.com.
Allstar Dog Show: For seniors age 60 and older and their dogs; free; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 30; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-323-3344 or uscb@bendtel.net.
Pet Partner Team Training: Therapy animal training for visiting hospitals, nursing homes, classrooms and other facilities; $90, includes workbook; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15; register by Sept. 4; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-312-8663 or pwittnberg@cs.com.
Bend Spay and Neuter Project Third Annual Fur Ball: A semi-formal event benefitting the BSNP, with music and a silent auction; 6-9 p.m. Sept. 26; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-617-1010, debbie@nwqc.com or www .bendsnip.org.
HORSES
ROLLING RANCH IN sisters: Open for trail-course practice and shows; $10 per horse; 69516 Hinkle Butte Drive, Sisters; Shari at 541-549-6962.
Trail Play Day: $15; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 25; Sky Hawk Ranch, 6287 N.E. 33rd St., Redmond; Madison at 541-639-7030 or madison@skyhawkranch.biz.
“Best in the West": All breed ApHC and ABRA horse show hosted by the Oregon Trail Appaloosa Club; free for spectators; show starts at 7 a.m. Aug. 25-26; Rim Rock Riders Event Center, 17037 Alfalfa Road, Powell Butte; info@otahc.org or www.otahc.org.
Trail clinic with Mark Bolender: Learn how to negotiate obstacles and grain confidence through “unique horsemanship" techniques; $425 for all three days, $20/day to audit; Sept. 7-9; Sky Hawk Ranch, 6287 N.E. 33rd St., Redmond; Madison at 541-639-7030, madison@skyhawkranch.biz or www.bolenderhorsepark.com.
Gaited Horses with Nya Bates: 90 minute one-on-one sessions; $150; Sept. 21-23; Sky Hawk Ranch, 6287 N.E. 33rd St., Redmond; Madison at 541-639-7030 or madison@skyhawkranch.biz.
