Calendar of Events

Raccoon River Park

Distance: 5K for Turkey Trot guidelines

Locations details: Meet by parking lot near the dog park. This trail is paved/grave.

Please RSVP in Meetup 

Join us for a Community Town Hall. During this time, we'll share exciting announcements, giveaways, upcoming events, get feedback for future planning, and have a social activity. 

November's Activity: Treat Baking

Please register for this free event so we have enough supplies.

Dogs are a big part of our daily lives, but do we really understand their place in our society? In this session, Renee will discuss:

• Differences between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, ESAs, and general companion dogs
• What public access really means
• What responsible pet public behavior looks like
• How to support all dog personalities including reactive dogs in shared spaces
• How to read body language to make the best choices for your dogs

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Halloween Costume Contest

Submissions are due October 30th at 11:59pm

🐾🎃 Get ready for a howling good time at our Halloween Pup Costume Contest! Show off your furry friend's spooky and adorable side by submitting a photo of them in their best Halloween costume.

All entries must be submitted by October 30th at 11:59pm. After that, the photos will be posted on Facebook for everyone to vote on. The pup with the most votes will be crowned this year's winner and receive an exciting prize! Let's see those creative costumes and get into the Halloween spirit! 🎃🐾

Holiday Prep: Impulse Control Challenge 

Challenges opens November 3rd

The holidays are coming, is your pup ready? 🎄✨ Join our 6-week Holiday Ready Pup Challenge and focus on building your dog’s impulse control before the festive chaos begins! Each week, practice and share exercises that help support your dog through all the holiday excitement.

Tackle real-life scenarios like:
🐾 Greeting guests at the door
🍗 Ignoring food on tables and counters
🎁 Resisting tempting decorations
🕯 Settling calmly during household commotion

Reflect on where things got tricky last year and use this challenge to get ahead — one calm, focused training session at a time. Post your progress, photos, or videos each week to inspire others and celebrate your dog’s improvement!