Events

Safe and Sound: Firework Readiness for Dogs

Help your dog stay calm and comfortable during fireworks and loud events. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to create a safe space, introduce calming games, and start counterconditioning to reduce noise-related stress.

Date:  June 28th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot: 3804 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33870

Cost: $25 Students $10 Spectators

Dog Trainer Q&A

Got questions about your dog’s behavior or training challenges? Join a certified dog trainer for a casual Q&A where you can get real answers, practical tips, and expert guidance. Whether you're dealing with jumping, barking, pulling, or just want to build better habits, bring your questions and let's talk!

Date:  July 14th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The Bagel Bar 8 N Anoka Ave Avon Park, FL 33825

Cost: FREE

Attention Pays: A Workshop on Engagement & Focus for Dogs

Struggling to get your dog’s attention when it matters most? This workshop teaches you how to build focus, name response, and engagement even around distractions. Whether you're starting from scratch or need to sharpen your skills, this class is the first step toward a more responsive dog.

Date:  July 19th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $25 for students or $15 for spectators

Picture Perfect Pup

Want Instagram-worthy photos of your dog? In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to teach your pup four photo-friendly skills like posing, looking at the camera, and even a cute “selfie” trick. Perfect for pet parents who love snapping pics and showing off their dog’s personality!

Date:  July 26th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $25

Community Dog Walk

Join us for a free, trainer-led community walk designed to help you practice calm, focused leash skills in a supportive group setting. It’s a great way to get out with your dog, meet other local pet parents, and build better manners around distractions. All friendly leashed dogs welcome! Space is limited.

Date:  July 31st, 2025

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Hammock Rd and CR 635

Cost: FREE

Coffee & Calm: Teaching Your Dog How to Settle

Practice calm behavior in a real-world setting while enjoying a relaxed morning on the patio with your pup. This casual meetup is all about settling, focus, and building better habits around distractions. It's perfect for dogs who need a little help staying chill in public. Grab a coffee, take a breath, and let’s train some calm together.

Date:  August 4th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The Bagel Bar 8 N Anoka Ave Avon Park, FL 33825

Cost: FREE

Sit, Stay, Success: Dog Obedience Essentials

Ready to build reliable obedience skills that actually work in real life? This workshop focuses on essential cues like sit, down, stay, and leave it. Plus learn how to get your dog to listen even with distractions. It's a great fit for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen the basics with their dog.

Date:  August 9th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $25 for students or $15 for spectators

Pet Emergency Preparedness: Hurricane Planning for you and your Pets

When disaster strikes, will you be ready to protect your pets? This seminar covers everything you need to know about preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies with pets in mind. From evacuation planning to emergency kits and local resources. You'll leave with practical tips, printable checklists, and peace of mind.

Date:  August 15th, 2025

Time: 6:00PM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $15

Walk This Way: A Leash Manners Workshop

Tired of tug-of-war walks? This workshop teaches you how to turn pulling into polite walking with practical, reward-based techniques you can use right away. Build better leash habits and enjoy walks that are calmer, more focused, and fun for both of you!

Date:  August 23rd, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $25 for students and $15 for spectators

Community Dog Walk: Walk for a Cause

Join us for a special community dog walk that combines training, fun, and giving back! Practice leash manners and calm behavior while supporting Pawsitive Effects, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping dogs and their people. This free event welcomes friendly dogs and kind hearts alike. Donations to the cause are encouraged but not required.

Date:  August 28th, 2025

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Hammock Rd and CR 635

Cost: FREE with an optional donation to Pawsitive Effects.

Bagels & Behavior: A Dog Training Cafe Challenge

Think your dog has what it takes to stay calm and focused in a public setting? Join us on The Bagel Bar patio for a fun and casual dog training challenge that puts your pup's real-world skills to the test.

Date:  September 1st, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The Bagel Bar 8 N Anoka Ave Avon Park, FL 33825

Cost: FREE

Canine Good Citizen Training Worshop

Want a dog who’s well-mannered in public and around distractions? This workshop focuses on the key skills covered in the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, like polite greetings, staying calm in a crowd, and coming when called. It’s perfect for polishing your dog’s manners or preparing for the official CGC test.

Date:  September 9th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $25 for students

Not Just a Pet: The Roles of Service Dogs, ESAs, and Therapy Dogs 

Confused about the difference between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs? This seminar breaks down what each role means, what the laws actually say, and how to get started if your dog might be a candidate. Get the facts, ask questions, and leave with a clear understanding of what’s real and what’s not.

Date:  September 12th, 2025

Time: 6:00PM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $15

Dog Days of Summer Games

Get ready for a day of fun, games, and friendly competition with your dog! Test your pup’s skills in playful challenges designed to build focus, teamwork, and good manners all while having a blast in the summer sun. Prizes await the top teams, so bring your game face and your dog’s best behavior!

Date:  September 20th, 2025

Time: 9:00AM

Location: The After School Spot 3804 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring, FL 33870 

Cost: $25

Barktoberfest 2025

Join us as BARKTOBERFEST continues to be the largest pet adoption event in Highlands County. Come and see all of the dogs and cats from young to old and everything in between just waiting for a forever home. Several non profit local rescues will have many animals to adopt. Bring the family and your leashed pets to participate in a day filled with something for everyone and their pets. Shop the pet related vendors, food trucks, Pet Blessings, Pet Photos, Nail Clippings, Raffles, 50/50, demonstrations and so much more.

Date:  October 4th, 2025

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Stuart Park, Lake Placid

Cost: Free entry & parking