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. Tuesdays; 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; 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Desert Sage Agility, 24035 Dodds Rd., Bend; Stephanie Morris at 541-633-6774 or www.desertsageagility .com.

BEHAVIORAL TRAINING: Private lessons to help with your dog’s manners and with problems; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Wednesdays; 63378 Nels Anderson Road, Suite 7, Bend; Lin Neumann at 541-536-1418 or linsschoolfordogs.com.

AKC RING-READY COACHING: Private lessons to get your dog ready to show in AKC obedience trials; cost by quotation; times by appointment; Wednesdays; 63378 Nels Anderson Road, Suite 7, Bend; Lin Neumann at 541-536-1418 or linsschoolfordogs.com.

Puppy jr. class: For puppies 4-7 months, address puppy issues, behavior training, manners, social skills and more; $20 drop-ins; 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through November and December; La Pine Training Center; Diann Hecht at 541-536-2458, diannshappytails@msn.com or www.OregonDogLady.com.

thrifty dog sale: New merchandise each week; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 19; Humane Society Event Center, 1355B N.E. Hemlock Ave, Redmond.

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.

reining practice: $7 per individual, $12 per family; 7 p.m. Tuesday; Cinder Lakes Ranch, 11329 S.W. Cornett Loop, Powell Butte; Linda Rawlins, 541-526-0603.

COW WORK WITH INSTRUCTION: Develop confidence and cow sense in your horse, while learning to control and move the cow; $45 per person; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday; 3 Peaks Ranch, 19275 Innes Market Road, Tumalo; Stephanie, 541-280-6622, or Victoria, 541-280-2782.

MINI REINING CLINIC: Alternating beginning and advanced sessions focus on refinement of reining maneuvers and skills for showing; $45 per person; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday; 3 Peaks Ranch, 19275 Innes Market Road, Tumalo; Stephanie, 541-280-6622, or Victoria, 541-280-2782.

open house: New training facility at Rafter J Stables opens with hunter/jumper trainer Kathy Kerron; 12-4 p.m. Sunday; 65950 93rd St., Bend; Kathy Kerron, 541-420-9711.

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