We’re going places…
Learn more about what’s coming up for pups downtown.
More Great Dog-centric Events
Get a portrait of your pooch, or any of your beloved pets, at the Fur-ever & Always Pet Portrait Party on June 7, noon-5pm, a fundraiser for SOMArts.
Check out the Pet Food Express Grand Opening Party, also June 7, 10am-2pm, with a “field day” of fun at the Little Marina Green, just across from their new store. Attendees can enjoy free treats, goodies, activities, giveaways for pets and their people, and photo ops in a scenic setting by the Bay. They will also have pet adoptions on-site, local food trucks, and music.
Also check out Bark at Spark “Pet Pride!” on Sunday June 8, 11am-5pm.
Join Us for a Walk
Join the pack as we walk Market Street towards the waterfront.
First Thursday of the Month, meet at 5:30/walk at 6pm.
Next walk is June 5.
Meeting Spot: Trinity Place (1188 Market at 8th, meet in courtyard)
Leash up your pup and join the Pack Walk down Market Street every first Thursday of the month with dog trainers, safety ambassadors, and your fellow neighbors. Exercise, socialize, see what’s new on Market Street and either conclude your journey at the Downtown First Thursdays Street Party on 2nd Street, where dogs are welcome, or loop back with the group.
RSVP via Eventbrite for a $50 Chewy gift card! One per person, first 50 people.
Meet at Trinity Plaza’s courtyard, two miles round trip, walk starts at 6pm.
Dogs Love to Socialize With the Pack
Social animals, domestic dogs often still follow their primal instinct to join the pack, and these walks allow them the opportunity to do so in a safe and controlled environment. Dogs who haven’t had positive experiences at dog parks can still experience success on a pack walk, as it allows time for dogs to build trust and relationship with one another in a structured way that doesn’t allow for problematic exchanges.
Positive For Dogs of All Backgrounds
Walks are rewarding for dogs, think about how many get excited at the mere mention of the word walk! Walks allow dogs to explore their surroundings, and when walking together, enjoy fellow pups, and learn to stay with the group – often not pulling on the leash or falling behind. These packs also allow dogs of differing sizes and backgrounds to socialize, as rough housing between two dogs of different breeds and backgrounds can create problems, walks are enjoyable for all sizes and temperaments.
Exercise For You and Your Dog
We all know dogs need to stretch their legs every day, and we do too, and pack walks are a great way to fill this need. With many City dogs coming from apartments with limited or no outdoor space, walks are even that much more important. Pack walks result in dogs that are more relaxed and easy-going, as they fill the need of moving the body while settling into a calm walking energy, which is shared among the pack. And when they return home, pack walk dogs are often more relaxed and less stressed.