EVENT CALENDAR

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JANUARY

1/7 New Dog/Puppy Workshop. Thursday, 6-7PM. Berkeley Public Library, South Branch, 1901 Russell Street (at MLK). This free workshop will target common issues for new dog/puppy owners, including housebreaking, chewing/nipping, jumping, etc., and include a short Q&A/troubleshooting session for attendees. More info: Jaime Niedermeier, jdniedermeier@yahoo.com; 510-485-1274.

1/8 Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation "Prodigies for Pets." Friday, 7:30PM. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. The Doobie Brothers' Marc Russo joins talented local young artists for a spectacular evening of entertainment benefitting ARF's life-saving programs for companion animals. Tickets: $25 per person; call 925-943-SHOW. More info: Judy Bentley, 925-296-3154; www.arf.net.

1/9 Canine Capers Hike. Saturday, 9AM-1PM. Sunol Regional Wilderness, 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol. Bring your dog with you on a naturalist-led hike to Little Yosemite. Rain or shine. FREE. Registration required; call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757); event #22736. More info: www.ebparks.org.

1/9 Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundations' Stars to the Rescue XIX. Saturday, 7PM. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. This fabulous evening of music and entertainment benefiting ARF's programs includes John Anderson, David Nail, and Phantom of the Opera's Tim Martin Gleason. Tickets from $50. More info: Judy Bentley, 925-296-3154; www.arf.net.

1/21 Concord Hilton's 5th Annual Winemaker's Dinner and Canine Fashion Show to Benefit ARF. Thursday, 6PM. Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Watch fashionable canines strut their stuff on the Courtyard Runway. Trophies awarded in six categories. Winemaker's dinner follows. Tickets: $25 for fashion show entries (FREE for spectators); $75 for winemaker's dinner. Proceeds benefit Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). More info: Concord Hilton, 925-827-2000; www.arf.net/about/events/winemaker-dinner.php.

1/23 Adolescent Dogs Workshop with Trish King. Saturday, 9AM-4:30PM. Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. This day-long session is about untrained, overly-excitable, bullying, suspicious, fearful, or shy adolescent dogs and how to teach them to be compliant, happy companions. Companion workshop for Dog Pros on Sunday (see below). Cost: $100 one day; $185 for both. More info: 925-284-7985; www.positivelytrained.com.

1/23 Canine Capers Hike. Saturday, 9-11AM. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont. Bring your dog with you on a naturalist-led hike. Rain or shine. FREE. Registration required; call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757); event #22736. More info: www.ebparks.org.

1/24 Dog Pro Business Workshop with Veronica Boutelle. Sunday, 9AM-4:30PM. Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. Learn effective, non-stressful approaches to marketing and sales, and how to identify and side-step common mistakes that keep dog pros from succeeding. Companion workshop on Adolescent Dogs on Sunday (see above). Cost: $100 one day; $185 for both. More info: 925-284-7985; www.positivelytrained.com.

1/24 Trail Blazers Canine Hike. Sunday, 10AM. Anna Jean Cummings Park (Blue Ball Park), 461 Soquel San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA. Ridgeline hike with fabulous views of Monterey Bay, weather permitting, for socialized dogs and their people. Great exercise. FREE event. More info: Sandi, 831-476-9065; www.livingwithdogs.us.

1/24 Pet First Aid Class. Sunday, 1-4PM. East Bay SPCA, Tri-Valley, 4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin. In addition to providing daily care, love and affection, your best friend depends on you in an emergency. Learn the steps of pet rescue in a low-stress, hands-on covering how to recognize an emergency, perform CPR, stop bleeding, treat burns, treat common illnesses and poisoning, stock a pet first aid kit, and more. Cost $75. More info at www.eastbayspca.org; 925-479-9670.

1/28-31 Dog Walking Academy. Thursday & Friday evenings; all day Saturday & Sunday. Pawsitive Tails, 1255 22nd St., SF. Four-day professional program for dog walkers covers everything you need to know: from pack management and fight protocols to safety issues and successful business practices. The program includes lecture, discussion, video analysis, hands-on work, and fieldtrips with a pack. All participants receive dog first aid certification as part of the curriculum. Dog Walking Certification exams are optional. This course is appropriate for both new and established dog walkers, as well as daycare employees and owners, and dog trainers wishing to add walking to their services. Class size limited. Cost: $550. More info/registration: Deborsha Lashway, 510-525-2547; www.dogtec.org.

FEBRUARY

Throughout February. Humane Society Silicon Valley's Spay/Neuter Month, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas. Local residents are encouraged to call in January for information regarding affordable fees and to schedule spay/neuter surgery. Pets must be 6 years of age or younger, healthy, and up-to-date on vaccines. See website for current coupons and discounts: www.hssv.org/medical_sn.html. More info: 408-262-2133, ext. 108/109.

2/6 Dogopoplis presents Hollywoof 2 in San Francisco. Saturday, doors open at 4PM. 1338 Illinois Street, SF. Bay Area's coolest canine event featuring California's hottest new dog film "SNIFF" and the award-winning documentary "MINE". Also enjoy local vendors and much more. Tickets: $20 and up. More info: info@dogopolis.com; http://dogopolis.com.

2/18 Just After Valentine's Day Yappy Hour! 5-7 pm, doggie treats, human treats, and of course, Mutt Wines! Bring your four-legged sweetheart to Mutt Lynch for Yappy Hour! www.muttlynchwinery.com.

2/21 Trail Blazers Canine Hike. Sunday, 10AM. Playa Blvd. store, La Selva Beach. Enjoy a walking tour, weather permitting, of La Selva Beach on the Monterey Bay. Bring a picnic lunch. Pre-registration required. FREE. More info: Sandi, 831-476-9065; www.livingwithdogs.us.

2/27 Canine Capers Hike. Saturday, 9-11AM. Garin Regional Park, 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward. Bring your dog with you on a naturalist-led hike. Rain or shine. FREE. Registration required; call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757); event #22736. More info: www.ebparks.org.