PET LOSS GROUP: Drop-in support group for anyone experiencing or anticipating the loss of a pet; free; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Partners in Care, 2075 N.E. Wyatt Court, Bend; Sharon Myers at 541-382-5882.

BASIC COMPANIONSHIP: Learn to communicate more effectively with your dog by teaching basic skills such as sit, down, come, stay and controlled walking; $120; 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; Dancin’ Woofs, 63027 N.E. Lower Meadow Drive, Suite D, Bend; Mare Shey at 541-312-3766 or www.dancinwoofs.com.

puppy 101: Puppies 8 to 13 weeks may join any week; teaches socialization, confidence-building skills, playtime, handling exercises and more; $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.

OBEDIENCE FOR AGILITY: Agility is a great way to connect with your dog; $95 to $125; 11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Desert Sage Agility, 24035 Dodds Road, Bend; Stephanie Morris at 541-633-6774 or www.desertsageagility.com.

FOUNDATION FOR COMPETITION AGILITY: Four-week class designed for the competitive team; $65; daytime and evening classes; Desert Sage Agility, 24035 Dodds Road, Bend; Stephanie Morris at 541-633-6774 or www.desertsageagility.com.

PUPPY MANNERS: Puppies 8 weeks and older are welcome in this class, which will cover positive learning, socializing, puppy problems, basic puppy manners and more; $85 for drop-in seven-week class, one-time drop-ins $25; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; La Pine Training Center; Diann Hecht at 541-536-2458, diannshappytails@msn .com or www.OregonDogLady.com.

DELTA SOCIETY PET PARTNERS TEAM CLASS: Train your dog for visiting programs in hospitals, hospice, nursing homes and other venues; $50; first of three sessions 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, next two sessions 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Oct. 6 and 8; St. Charles Bend; Selina Witt at 541-312-8663 or 541-350-4252.

BEGINNER OBEDIENCE CLASS: Teaches basic skills of sit, stay, down, leave it, wait and go to bed; $95 for five weeks; 6-7:10 p.m. Tuesday; Bend Pet Resort, 60909 S.E. 27th St., Bend; Meredith Gage at 541-318-8459 or www.PawsitiveExperience.com.

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE CLASS: Teaches basic skills and builds foundations for reliable recall; $95 for five weeks; 7:20-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Bend Pet Resort, 60909 S.E. 27th St., Bend; Meredith Gage at 541-318-8459 or www.PawsitiveExperience.com.

BEGINNER OBEDIENCE CLASS: Teaches basic skills of sit, stay, down, leave it, wait and go to bed; $95 for five weeks; 6-7:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5; Bend Pet Resort, 60909 S.E. 27th St., Bend; Meredith Gage at 541-318-8459 or www.PawsitiveExperience.com.

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE CLASS: Teaches basic skills and builds foundations for reliable recall; $95 for five weeks; 7:20-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5; Bend Pet Resort, 60909 S.E. 27th St., Bend; Meredith Gage at 541-318-8459 or www .PawsitiveExperience.com.

DOG SCOOTERING CLASS: Teaches consistent pulling, passing other dogs and distractions, proper equipment, health and safety; $195 with 1 or 2 dogs; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Tumnatki Siberians Kennel, 8066 S.W. George Millican Road, Prineville; Karen Yeargain at 541-410-8475 or www.tumnatkisiberians.com.

HORSES

GROUP CLASSES: Training provided on trail class, equitation, showmanship and individual problem areas; $25; 1-4 p.m. Sundays; Tumalo Cascade, 18989 Couch Market Road, Bend; Michelle at 541-382-6652 or www.tumalocascade.com.

ROLLING RANCH IN sISTERS: Open for trail course practice and shows with instructors available; $10 per horse; 69516 Hinkle Butte Drive, Sisters; Shari at 541-549-6962.

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Ongoing listings must be updated monthly. Contact: 541-383-0358.