Join us at the WAG Dog Festival in Sausalito!

Marin Humane will be joining other rescues, non-profits, vendors, and other dog-enthusiasts for this fun-filled day. Stop by to meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs or chat with one of our behaviorists (12:30 – 3 pm) about your own dog. We will also be holding a raffle for a free series of dog training classes!

This event is free to the public and includes:

• Everyday Dog Show with categories like Best Wag, Best Bark, and Best Trick
• Demonstrations
• Human/dog obstacle course
• Food and Beverages for sale (adult beverages as well

Compassionate Living presents the LEAP (Loving Earth, Animals & People) Summer Speaker Series at Marin Humane. Join us for this free event!

Eating in The Food-Obsessed 21st Century with Miyoko Schinner

6:30 pm – vegan cheese sampling
7:00 pm – presentation begins

Miyoko Schinner, founder and CEO of award-winning Miyoko’s Kitchen, will explore the fascinating future of food and the powerful ways our food choices can improve our health, the environment, and the lives of others on the planet. Miyoko will also share about the four-legged and feathered friends enjoying life at Rancho Compasion, her farm animal sanctuary in Nicasio.

Save the dates for the next two speakers in the Summer Series, July 14 & July 28.

Justyna Sanders unfortunately cancelled, but we are so fortunate to be able to present Sid Garza-Hillman, a certified nutritionist, and highly entertaining podcaster and YouTuber. Sid helps people truly take control of their lives through his unique Small Steps philosophy. His approach is the exact opposite of quick fixes, diets, and exercise DVD’s, focusing rather on long-term, sustainable change, and increased self-esteem and confidence in the process. We hope you will join us!

The event is FREE and open to the public.
6:30 pm – vegan cheese tasting
7:00 pm – presentation

The Marin Summer Speaker Series is co-sponsored by Marin Humane, Miyoko’s Kitchen, 350Marin Climate-Diet Team, and Good Earth Natural Foods. It is produced by Compassionate Living, a Bay Area non-profit organization working to end farm animal suffering and help our planet thrive with plant-based eating.

Overview of foundation skills and concepts for competitive obedience, Novice through Utility.

– Classical and operant conditioning (as applied to performance sports)
– Using an event marker (why and how)
– Training plans and efficient training practices
– Building focus and motivation
– Foundation skills for obedience
– Heeling skills
– Handling and footwork
– Perfect position changes
– Training the retrieve
– Distance behaviors
– Scent discrimination

Your dog must be comfortable crating quietly in the seminar space. Crating out of your car will NOT be an option. Only dogs that have a working spot will be allowed in the seminar space.

Overview of foundation skills and concepts for competitive obedience, Novice through Utility.

– Classical and operant conditioning (as applied to performance sports)
– Using an event marker (why and how)
– Training plans and efficient training practices
– Building focus and motivation
– Foundation skills for obedience
– Heeling skills
– Handling and footwork
– Perfect position changes
– Training the retrieve
– Distance behaviors
– Scent discrimination

Your dog must be comfortable crating quietly in the seminar space. Crating out of your car will NOT be an option. Only dogs that have a working spot will be allowed in the seminar space.

Dogs, Dancing, & Drinks!! Who could ask for more at a baseball game?

Come down to Albert Park on Friday, August 17th to see the San Rafael Pacifics play ball, meet animal ambassadors from Marin Humane, watch the annual “Dancing with the Pacifics” competition (sponsored by Dance Arts), and enjoy some Tito’s Handmade Vodka in our signature dog themed drinks, The “Moscow Mutt” and The “Salty Dog.”

Big Thanks to Tito’s Vodka for Dog People, our sponsor for this special game. Part of the proceeds from the evening will benefit Marin Humane!

For a $5.00 discount off your $15.00 ticket, use the code MARINHUMANE when purchasing tickets online.

Join us for the 8th annual Bay Area Pignic – a fun-filled gathering for guinea pigs and their owners. Grab some lunch, pack up your guinea pigs, and join in the fun!

Cavy Costume Contest
Vegetable Eating Contest
Raffle
Bake Sale
Health Checks
Grooming
…and more!

Tickets are $5 and include one raffle ticket. You may also purchase additional raffle tickets – 2 for $5, or 5 for $10.

Buy tickets here!

All proceeds benefit North Star Rescue and Marin Humane.

T-shirts & stickers also available!
Adult sizes – https://teespring.com/BAPignic2018_adult
Youth sizes – https://teespring.com/BAPignic2018_youth

Iron Springs Public House has recently opened in downtown San Rafael at 901 4th St. During their “Give Back Mondays” they give 10% of their sales to a local nonprofit, and on Aug 27 Marin Humane will be the beneficiary!

Stop by for a delicious meal, a tasty snack, or one of their local, hand crafted beers and help the animals at Marin Humane.

More information here

Get your pooch on TV! Think your dog has untapped “star” qualities? Now’s your chance! Simply stop by the South Country Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat dealership in Corte Madera on Saturday, October 6, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, for your free dog’s close-up!

All dogs will be featured on KOFY TV’s “KOFY Breaks.”

Fitness is essential for dogs who perform in sports and competition! In this two-day workshop, Lori Stevens will discuss the importance of strengthening muscle groups needed for sports. The fitness exercises presented can help prevent canine sports injuries, and may improve your dog’s performance.

Lori will provide some examples for specific sports, including which muscle groups to target and how to build strength. She will discuss the importance of core strength and how to squeeze fitness training into your sports training schedule.

This is a two day seminar – February 16 & 17, 2019

Cost $380 working spot; $190 audit spot

For information and to register