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.
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 nonaggressive 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.
Basic Level Class: Basic class for any age or breed of dog; $75; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10; register by Sept. 8; La Pine Training Center; Diann Hecht at 541-536-2458 or diannshappytails@msn.com or www.diannshappytails.com.
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.
Mutt Strut and More: Humane Society of Central Oregon event with 1.3 mile walk or optional shorter walk and contests to benefit homeless animals; $20 for individuals, $100 for 5-9 people, $200 for 10-20 people, free for children 12 and younger; 10 a.m. Sept. 29; registration forms at HSCO shelter, HSCO thrift store and Paws & Shop in the Old Mill; Riverbend Park, 799 S.E. Columbia St., Bend; 541-330-7096 or www.hsco.org.
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 Clinic with Sharon Preston: Trail course surprises; free for clinic attendees, $15 fee for two demo horses; registration required; 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6; Rakkan Equestrian Center, 60920 Larsen Road, Bend; 541-350-0799 or sandy@centraloregontrailhorse.com.
Trail clinic with Mark Bolender: Learn how to negotiate obstacles and gain 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.
Take a Ride on the Wild Side: A celebration of mustangs with tack sale, food, pony rides and more; free; 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sept. 15; Equine Outreach, 63220 Silvis Road, Bend; 541-419-4842.
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.
