Events & programs
Your goal as a puppy parent is to give your pup the best possible start in life. Puppies learn more between 5 and 16 weeks of age than they will in their entire lifetime! Laying a positive foundation during this time is critical for puppies to grow into behaviorally healthy dogs. This course focuses on proper socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners, and more!
The tradition continues! On April 7, the community-powered magic of Dine to Be Kind returns for its 21st incredible year. This special day unites food lovers and animal advocates in a simple, powerful mission: dining out to fund hope.
Explore one of Asheville's coolest neighborhoods! The South Slope Stroll is a monthly community event featuring food & drink specials, local vendors, art activities, games, live entertainment, and more. It's all about walking from stop to stop, discovering new spots, and supporting local businesses. This month, 12 businesses are celebrating National Pet Day with pet-themed fun—and we'll be there!
Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more!
We are hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, April 23rd from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Asheville Humane Society Training Center at 800 Fairview Road, Suite C-1, Asheville, NC 28803 (back of building).
Kids Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration for children up to age 8, organized by Buncombe Partnership for Children and Asheville Parks & Recreation. We'll be inside the community center with kid-friendly information and activities. Come say hi, learn about being safe and kind around animals, and pick up some fun giveaways!
We'll be at Fletcher Park for the For the Love of Pets Expo! 🐾 Come browse local vendors, meet pet professionals, and enjoy a fun, pet-friendly day out.
Does your dog have selective hearing? Do you have to repeat yourself when your dog is near distractions? We will expand upon basic training to help you get reliability anywhere, anytime, and at any distance. Your dog will learn how to stop forward movement when running towards a distraction, sitting at a distance, and more!
Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more!
Your goal as a puppy parent is to give your pup the best possible start in life. Puppies learn more between 5 and 16 weeks of age than they will in their entire lifetime! Laying a positive foundation during this time is critical for puppies to grow into behaviorally healthy dogs. This course focuses on proper socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners, and more!
Your goal as a puppy parent is to give your pup the best possible start in life. Puppies learn more between 5 and 16 weeks of age than they will in their entire lifetime! Laying a positive foundation during this time is critical for puppies to grow into behaviorally healthy dogs. This course focuses on proper socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners, and more!
Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more!