Puppy Raiser Events Calendar

The following events provide an opportunity for current puppy raisers to socialize their future Leader Dog within the community. Find out more about our volunteer puppy raising program »

Perfect Puppies and Pizza
Friday, February 3rd @ 6:00 p.m.
Individual obedience, group obedience and good behavior help will be available. Practice the skills your puppy will need for the In-For-Training Assessment. We will be working on this month's training focus as well as other skills. I'll have pizza available for dinner so bring your own beverage.
Location: Companion Dog Training Facility, 4126 Holiday Dr., Flint, MI 48507
RSVP required? No

Belle Isle Conservatory
Sunday, February 5th @ 1:45 p.m.
Escape the cold and enjoy an hour in the tropics! Join us for a tour of the Belle Isle Conservatory. Enjoy a guided tour of the incredible array of plans the conservatory has to offer. Bring your cameras!
Location: Belle Isle, 8109 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214
RSVP required? Yes
Contact: Karen West at emsandkaw@aol.com or 248-721-7327

Puppy Love
Saturday, February 11th @ 4:00 p.m.
Lots of games, an obstacle course and obedience and other surprises with a Valentine's theme. We'll have a pot luck so bring a dish to pass. I will be providing a hot dish such as BBQ and will have drinks.
Location: Companion Dog Training Facility, 4126 Holiday Dr., Flint, MI 48507
RSVP required? No

Obedience Class
Sunday, February 12th @ 4:00 p.m.
Enter through double doors on the east side of church off Exchange St. Indoor obedience class for all ages and levels of puppies.
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 171 West Pike St., Pontiac, MI 48341
RSVP required? No

Obedience Training
Tuesday, February 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
Loose leash heeling and other obedience skills.
Location: Moraine Elementary School, 46811 Eight Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167
RSVP required? No

Training at Great Lakes Crossing
Thursday, February 16th @ 6:30 p.m.
Off I-75 between Baldwin and Joslyn Road. Meet inside the mall at entrance number 6. The puppies will work on obedience and socialization.
Location: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, 4000 Baldwin Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
RSVP required? No

An Evening at the Mall
Monday, February 20th @ 6:30 p.m.
Meet at the entrance to the Barnes & Noble bookstore. We will work our puppies outside around the Outdoor Village and inside the mall. Also we'll probably catch a quick bite to eat (for those who haven't eaten dinner) at the Atrium Care or other restaurant.
Location: Genesee Valley Mall, 3341 S. Linden Rd., Flint, MI 48507
RSVP required? No

Dinner at Big Boy
Tuesday, February 21st @ 7:00 p.m.
Dinner out. Developing skills of lying quietly under the table, no begging and other dog distractions.
Location: Big Boy, 26401 Novi Rd., Novi, MI 48375
RSVP required? Yes
Contact: Pat Boyd at pboyd@gmail.com or 248-627-2073

Obedience Class
Sunday, February 26th @ 4:00 p.m.
Enter through double doors on the east side of church off Exchange St. Indoor obedience class for all ages and levels of puppies.
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 171 West Pike St., Pontiac, MI 48341
RSVP required? No

Pistons Basketball Game
Tuesday, February 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
Lower bowl seats - $28 ticket payable when reservations are made. Meet at the will-call window at 7 p.m. RSVP by 2/13/2012.
Location: The Palace, 6 Championship Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
RSVP required? Yes
Contact: Pat Boyd at pboyd@gmail.com or 248-627-2073

Breakfast at The French Laundry
Saturday, March 3rd @ 10:00 a.m.
Meet at the entrance to The French Laundry. We'll work the parks of downtown Fenton before breakfast! After working our puppies, enjoy good conversation with fellow raisers over breakfast. If just doing breakfast, meet @ 10:30 in the restaurant. Breakfast items range from $4 - $10.
Location: The French Laundry, 125 W. Shiawassee Ave., Fenton, MI 48430
RSVP required? Yes
Contact: Sandra Bowers at sandra.bowers@gm.com or 248-240-8582

Obedience Training
Tuesday, March 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
Loose leash heeling and other obedience skills.
Location: Moraine Elementary School, 46811 Eight Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167
RSVP required? No

Obedience Training
Tuesday, March 20th @ 7:00 p.m.
Loose leash heeling and other obedience skills.
Location: Moraine Elementary School, 46811 Eight Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167
RSVP required? No

In this section