Wildlife Observation & Nature Journaling at Arlington Garden
2025-07-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on Saturday, April 12, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at Arlington Garden, for a reprieve where you can come and go as you please. Pasadena Humane wildlife staff (Certified California Naturalists) will be available to help identify some of the plants and wildlife in the garden and assist those new to nature journaling. You are welcome to explore the garden at your own pace.
A limited supply of bottled water and masks will be provided. Participants of all experience levels are encouraged to share their knowledge and use community science tools like eBird, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist. We will have a small selection of paper, pencils, clipboards, binoculars, and field guidebooks available for use. Feel free to bring your preferred supplies, such as personal scopes, binoculars, cameras, and journaling materials. While there will be some chairs and benches available, consider bringing your own folding chair or cushion for a more comfortable experience.

Puppy Playschool
2025-07-12 10:30 - 11:15
Puppy guardians! Looking for a safe and fun venue to socialize your new best friend? Join the training staff and fellow new puppy parents at Pasadena Humane’s Puppy Playschool. This ongoing workshop welcomes vaccinated puppies who are over 8 weeks or under 16 weeks of age. Your puppy will be gently exposed to novel sights & sounds and our small sized playgroups are thoughtfully designed to help build your puppy’s confidence gradually. Skilled trainers and volunteers educated in dog body language will be on hand to guide you and your pup to learn about healthy play & positive training building blocks.

Must have one adult pet parent present
$25 per session
Your puppy must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines

What To Expect When You're Adopting: Dogs
2025-07-12 11:00 - 14:00
Thinking of adopting a dog? This comprehensive workshop will give you the tools you need to bring a new dog or puppy into your life! You’ll learn what to expect when choosing your new pup, how to prepare your home for their arrival, which supplies are essential, and how to introduce your new dog to your resident animals and children. We’ll also go over the basics of canine behavior and helpful enrichment tips for your new pet!
Attendees will receive a voucher for $50 off the adoption fee of a dog or puppy within seven days of the workshop (limit one voucher per party).
Sessions run every hour through the duration of this event.

Pre-Teen Pups
2025-07-12 12:30 - 13:15
They grow up so fast! Got a pup who thinks they’re too cool for school? We’ve got you covered. ‘Tween pups between 4-6 months of age are welcome to attend this 3 week mini-course. Pet parents will learn how to navigate through frustration & boredom behaviors such as jumping, barking, & mouthing. We’ll teach your ‘tween to relax while you learn motivating training building blocks that will carry you through adolescence and beyond!

Dogs must be between 4-6 months of age at start of class date
Dogs must have one adult pet parent present
$75 for 3-week course
Your puppy must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines

Available Sessions
Saturdays, July 12-26, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Fun Out of The Sun
2025-07-12 15:00 - 15:45
Is your husky hot? Frenchie feelin’ fried? Beat the doggone heat this summer at the coolest workshop in town! We will introduce your dog to entertaining indoor training games including beginning scent-work and amusing tricks. Get ideas and advice from our certified trainers on how to provide your pup with alternatives to daily walks on days when the paws aren’t suitable for the pavement. All participants will receive a pupsicle recipe to make at home.

Dogs must have one adult pet parent present
$40 per 45-minute workshop
Your dog must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
