Events

Welcome Home! (FREE virtual training class)
Welcome Home! (FREE virtual training class)

Congratulations on your new dog! Whether a puppy or an older dog, adding a new family member is always exciting…and sometimes overwhelming – for you and your new pup.

Join the former Training Program Manager at Canine Retreat by AKC as we discuss some ways to help integrate your new dog into the family.

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT in Zoom – the link will be sent approximately 24 hours before the event.
Monday, September 27th at 7pm
Monday, October 18th at 7pm

Ask the Trainer (FREE virtual event)
Ask the Trainer (FREE virtual event)

Dogs bring joy to our lives…except when they don’t.

Are you feeling frustrated or challenged by some of your pup’s behavior? Not sure how to transition your pup to work from home (or going back to work out of home) schedule?

Jumping, chewing, biting, housebreaking difficulties?

Join the former Training Program Manager at Canine Retreat by AKC for some common sense, easy to apply principles to improve your pup’s behavior.

Monday, September 13th at 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-the-trainer-september-13-2021-tickets-163517237459

Monday, October 4th at 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-the-trainer-october-4-2021-tickets-163518457107

Monday, November 8th at 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-the-trainer-november-8-2021-tickets-163519113069

Monday, December 13th at 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-the-trainer-december-13-2021-tickets-163519317681

Pet Bereavement Group (Free and open to all grieving the loss of a beloved pet)
Pet Bereavement Group (Free and open to all grieving the loss of a beloved pet)

The loss of a pet is a significant life event…one deserving of the proper time and attention to reach a healthy resolution of closure and acceptance. Missing your pet often results in feelings of intense loneliness and isolation.
Connecting with others who are experiencing the same feelings can have a profound impact on the healing process. Hearing the journey of others can allow you to put words around emotions that you had been struggling to adequately describe.
Support groups are an opportunity to help and be helped. Your story may unlock something for someone else that will help them heal…it’s part of the beauty of how your pet can continue to have an important impact in this life. Please come join us!
* Registration is required and space is limited.
Susan Perel, LCSW-R is a clinical social worker practicing in the Staten Island community since the 1990s. She graduated with a master’s degree in social work from Syracuse University. In addition to her private practice, Susan currently works as a consultant to a variety of medical and residential agencies. She has run many support groups on topics such as caregiver support, autism, and related disabilities, as well as bereavement groups. She is truly looking forward to working with and engaging this particular group.

Preparing for Puppy (FREE virtual event)
Preparing for Puppy (FREE virtual event)

Are you planning to add a new family member soon? Whether a puppy or an older dog, prepare in advance for a smooth introduction.

Topics discussed will include the supplies you really need, how to set up routines for successful housebreaking, integrating your new pup with resident pets, kids & pups, socialization as well as any questions you have.

Join the former Training Program Manager at Canine Retreat by AKC as we discuss some ways to help integrate your new dog into the family.

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT in Zoom – the link will be sent approximately 24 hours before the event.

Monday, November 22nd at 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-for-puppy-november-22-2021-tickets-163526218321

Monday, December 6th at 7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-for-puppy-december-6-2021-tickets-163526842187