General

PET LOSS GROUP: Drop-in support group for anyone experiencing or anticipating the loss 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

Puppy 101: Puppies ages 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 Road, 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; Lin’s School for Dogs, 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; Lin’s School for Dogs, 63378 Nels Anderson Road, Suite 7, Bend; Lin Neumann at 541-536-1418 or linsschoolfordogs.com.

Yappy hour: Allyson’s Kitchen offers treats and time to mingle for pets and owners, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; 375 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; benefits the Humane Society of Central Oregon; 541-749-9974 or www.hsco.org.

Obedience classes: Six-week drop-in classes; $99.95; 9 and 10 a.m. and 7 and 8 p.m. Mondays, 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 9 and 10 a.m. and 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 2 p.m. Saturdays; Petco, 3197 N. Highway 97, Bend; Loel Jensen at 541-382-0510.

HORSES

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.

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. Wednesdays; 3 Peaks Ranch, 19275 Innes Market Road, Tumalo; Stephanie at 541-280-6622 or Victoria at 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. Thursdays; 3 Peaks Ranch, 19275 Innes Market Road, Tumalo; Stephanie at 541-280-6622 or Victoria at 541-280-2782.