April is national Pet First Aid Awareness Month. It never hurts to be prepared luckily there is a Pet First Aid class on April 9th (See below).
Remember… we can always use plastic bags at the dog park. Leave them on the fence… we’ll take it from there!
Double Gate Entry at Dog Park– Use the double gated entry at the dog park. It allows you to enter with your dog and (very important) assess the energy at the dog park when other dogs are present. If it looks okay- then you can slip off your dog’s leash and enter. If you don’t feel comfortable- (perhaps there are too many dogs or too much energy)- it is your responsibility as your dog’s guardian to not enter. Take a walk instead…. you can always come back later.
April 14th, Sunday at 10 a.m. West End Small Dog Hour– A slower, downsized environment for the smaller dog to play in. A great time for small dogs to meet with other small dogs to romp without concern. The West End Small Dog Hour is held the second Sunday of every month right before the W. E. Poodle Party. Heavy rain will cancel event. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park
W. E. Small Dog Hour
April 14th, Sunday at 11 a.m. West End Poodle Party. Calling all social Poodles!… it’s time to party. The West End Poodle Party is held the second Sunday of every month. All Poodles, Poodle fusions and Poodle friendly dogs are invited to attend. Organized by West Ender Lea Barron-Thomas. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park Facebook
W. E. Poodle Party
April 21st, Sunday 3 p.m.- Santa Rosa Pug Play Day – Perky Pugs meet to socialize and perhaps snort on the 3rd Sunday of every month. For more information contact lhoward@sonic.net
Pug Play Day
The 2013 Western Farm Center Discount Card Is Now Available! For $10 – half of which is donated to Kibbles For Kindness, a charity WFC started with The Meals on Wheels organization. You will get 5% off all dog, cat, and caged bird food and supplies every time you come in. (excludes poultry and livestock)
Western Farm Center Discount Card
Common Ground Dog Training. No need to be embarrassed again at the dog park. Group classes right across from Western Farm Center every Saturday. Beginning (at 9 a.m. and noon) and intermediate (10:30 a.m.) lessons are 7 weeks $125. There is also an advanced class- The Collie Caper is a training disguised as fun, games and crime solving. Private lessons, behavior problem solving & assistance dog training also offered. Mike Ossenbeck of Common Ground Dog Training has been training dogs and people for 24 years. Common Ground Dog training is highly recommended by thousands of wagging tails. Mike Ossenbeck – 707-396-8055 Email: m.ossenbeck@gmail.com
April 9th, Tuesday at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.- Pet First Aid Learn the latest techniques for keeping your furry friends healthy. Topics covered includes: bite wounds, bleeding, stopped breathing burns and much more. Note: Do not bring pet to workshop Instructor Eric Peterson is a certified instructor. (Ages 12 to adult) Register at santarosarec.com Class # 66733 $45 Location Steele Lane/Hub Rm
April 13th, Saturday 11 a.m. to12 p.m.- Read to a Dog. Read to a certified therapy dog from the Sonoma County Humane Society. The dogs are good listeners! www.sonomalibrary.org Location So. Co. Library, Central Branch 211 E. St.
April 27th, Saturday 11 a.m. to12 p.m.- Read to a Dog. Read to a certified therapy dog from the Sonoma County Humane Society. The dogs are good listeners! www.sonomalibrary.org Location So. Co. Library, Central Branch 211 E. St.
Mutual Success- West End Neighborhood Sponsors are West End resident owned or West End/Railroad Square area businesses. As sponsors, they support our neighborhood’s activities and events and as loyal customers we help their businesses prosper. That’s Micro Local success.
Heritage Public House is a W. E. Neighborhood Sponsor
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