Pets

BASIC COMPANIONSHIP: Learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog, and learn to speak the same language. Basic skills taught by certified instructors. Next class starts Wednesday. Contact: Mare Shey of Dancin’ Woofs at 541-312-3766 or www.dancinwoofs.com.

free talk: Find out how dogs learn, how to understand them and how to communicate with them. Explore the basic building blocks for successfully training your dog. Preregistration required. Talk is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday . Contact: Mare Shey of Dancin’ Woofs at 541-312-3766 or www.dancinwoofs.com.

central oregon llama association hike and BBQ: Annual event will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Halligan Ranch/Juniper Lane Llamas, 9020 U.S. Highway 97 in Redmond. Activities begin with a one-mile llama hike, llamas provided by COLA, followed by a barbecue lunch and a raffle. For more information or to reserve a llama, contact Sherry Halligan at 541-420-1334.

PUPPY 101: Puppies 8 to 13 weeks old are welcome to join this class any week with its ongoing format. All weeks include socialization, confidence-building skills, playtime, handling exercises and more. Classes are from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Contact: Mare Shey of Dancin’ Woofs at 541-312-3766 or www.dancinwoofs.com.

COME, SIT, STAY: Connect with your dog. Classes on Sundays. For more information, contact Michelle at 541-388-9230.

OBEDIENCE FOR AGILITY: Agility is a great way to connect with your dog. For evening classes, obedience, rally and puppy classes, contact Jane at 541-385-7691. For Saturday classes, contact Renata at 541-604-4193. For Sunday classes, contact Michelle at 541-388-9230, Stephanie at 541-633-6774 or desertsageagility.com.

Horses

ROLLING M RANCH IN SISTERS: Now open for trail course practice and shows. Cost is $10 per horse. Instructors will be available to answer any questions and help you get started. For more information, contact Shari at 541-549-6962.

OREGON TRAIL APPALOOSA CLUB: Meets the second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. at Izzy’s Pizza in Redmond. Discussion at the meetings includes group youth and adult activities and events. Ownership of a horse or a club membership are not required to attend the meetings. Contact: Carol Lukens at 541-306-9957 or Donita Elbert at 541-420-6846.

OREGON EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, CENTRAL OREGON CHAPTER: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at Ray’s Food Place in Redmond. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., speaker presentation begins at 7 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. Contact: Marilyn Ball at 541-382-4492 or Jan Fuller at 541-548-6124.

RIM ROCK RIDERS HORSE CLUB: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the club’s indoor equestrian facility on South Alfalfa Road in Powell Butte. Meeting discusses club activities and upcoming events. Open to nonmembers. Contact: 541-323-6040 or online at www.rimrockriders.com.

HIGH DESERT SADDLE CLUB: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Izzy’s Pizza in Redmond. The group organizes trail rides and camp outings, and hosts guest speakers on equine-related topics. Meetings are open to nonmembers. Contact: Kristi at 541-923-2605 or George Spencer at 541-923-3636.

CENTRAL OREGON PAINT HORSE CLUB: Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Black Bear Diner in Redmond. The meetings are open to all, and ownership of a paint is not required to participate in the meetings. Contact: Kay Simmelink at 541-475-2743 or barlnk@madras.net.

To submit a pet or horse event to the calendar, please send an e-mail to pets@bendbulletin.com. Information should include event time, date, location, contact person and phone number, along with any cost associated with the event. Deadline to have information turned in is noon Monday, one week before publication.