Humane Society Silicon Valley PAW’er Hour. Thursdays, 6 – 7 PM. HSSV, 2530 Lafayette St., Santa Clara. If you haven’t visited the Humane Society Silicon Valley shelter lately, attend this meet-and-greet with our President, Christine Benninger. This small group setting features an update on shelter happenings and a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility. Learn how you can become more involved with HSSV. Contact Robert Armbrust, rarmbrust@hssv.org or 408-727-3383, ext. 879.

Celebrate Companion Animals Adopt-a-thon at SVACA. Saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM, Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Animal Care Center, 3370 Thomas Rd., Santa Clara. Attend SVACA’s second annual adopt-a-thon to meet adorable adoptable dogs, cats, and more. Free event. More info: call 408-764-0344 or visit www.svaca.com.

Workshop  on Dog Behavior, Temperament, and Training. Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM. For Other Living Things, 1261 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale. Plan to attend Ian Dunbar’s seminar, “Come and Learn from the Huge Mistakes I Have Made.” Over a lifetime of living and working with dogs, Dr. Dunbar has done  the wrong thing in almost every situation imaginable! He will teach you what NOT to do at this entertaining and insightful event. More info: 408-739-6785. Registration: www.forotherlivingthings.com.

“Cinco de Fido” Spring Dog Parade & Fiesta. Sunday, 10 AM – 3 PM. Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel.  Is your dog a Bandido? A Senorita? Join us for a fun doggie day with lots of games and prizes. Costume parade, pinatas, stupid dog tricks, weenie bobbing, demonstrations, vendors, food, raffle, and silent auction. Cost is $5 per dog. More info at www.coastaldogs.com.

15th Annual Human Race - Furry Friends 5K Dog Walk. Saturday, 8:30 AM. Charleston/Shoreline Parks/Stevens Creek Trail, 1450 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. Join in the fun with this run/walk. Walkers with leashed dogs have a separate course along Stevens Creek outside of Shoreline Park, flat and wheelchair accessible. Roller blades, scooters and strollers are welcome on Walk course. Registration/info: www.vcsv.us/humanrace.org.

Peninsula Play Day by Disc Dogg. Saturday, 10:30 AM – 2 PM. Westborough Park, So. San Francisco. Grab your dog and discs and come out to practice Toss & Fetch and work on freestyle disc moves. Spectators more than welcome. Hosted by Cindy & Lou Del Corto. See www.discdogg.com for more info and other events.

Grrrr: Dealing with Dog-Dog Aggression. Tuesday, 7 – 9 PM, 5221 Central Ave., Unit 5, El Cerrito. Your puppy was Mr. Sociable in puppy class and the life and soul of the dog park. Next thing you know, he’s gotten into a few scrapes. This event will explain all. Fee: $25. More info: Amber, admin@siriuspup.com.

Watch Me: Teach Your Dog To Pay Attention. Wednesday, 7 – 9 PM. Sirius®  Puppy and Dog Training Center, Branham Plaza, 4442-B Pearl Avenue, San Jose. Adolescent dogs would much rather wander and sniff out other dogs than pay heed to their owners. Teaching adolescent and adult dogs requires specialized training techniques in addition to the lure/reward methods that worked so well in puppyhood. Fee: $25. More info: Amber, admin@siriuspup.com.

Woo Hoo! Playing Games to Train Your Dog. Thursday, 7 – 9 PM. Pet Food Express,  1975 Market Street, SF.  Playing games is fun and is also the quickest way to teach your dog to respond with precision and reliability. Fee: $25. More info: Amber, admin@siriuspup.com.

Mozart for Mutts and Meows. Saturday, 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley. Hear Maestro George Cleve and featured players from the Midsummer Mozart Festival in concert while enjoying wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction featuring fine jewelry, art pieces, scenic getaways, fine dining, and much more. Tickets: $80 in advance; $90 at the door. RSVP by May 9. This is a people-only event. Proceeds benefit animals at the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. More info: 510-845-7735, x 19, or email abarron@berkeleyhumane.org.

8th Annual “Animals on Broadway.” Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM, immediately following Pets on Parade walk. Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek.  Enter your dog in the Silly Pet Tricks contest or let her compete in the Bobbing for Veggie Dogs competition. Lots of raffle prizes and giveaways, vendor booths, kids’ crafts and face painting, dog washes, and live music for human and canine dancers. The ARF adoption mobile will be onsite. Free event. More info: Judy Bentley, 925-296-3154 or jbentley@arf.net.

A Leg Up Rescue adoption fair at Osso and Company from 12:00 to 4:00
Osso & Co Golden Gate Park
1232 9th Ave.
San Francisco, CA
94122
415-661-6113

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Ahoy Mutt-y!
Annual Dog Day on the Bay, Sunday, May 4th

On one Sunday each spring, the San Francisco SPCA, in conjunction with Hornblower Cruises & Events, offers a dog-friendly champagne brunch cruise on board the luxurious San Francisco Belle. Gourmet cuisine and impeccable service are provided for both human and canine guests. Boarding at Pier 3 on the Embarcadero begins at 11 AM, departure is at noon.

Tickets are $140 per adult; $50 per child aged 3-12; children under three and dogs cruise free. Advance purchase is required at www.hornblower.com. One dog is allowed per adult. Dogs must be at least six months old.

Proceeds benefit the SF/SPCA’s many cutting-edge programs and services.