Small Dog Park Socials
We bring small dogs together to experience positive beneficial socialization skills, fun, and exercise at various park locations. We socialize happy, active, dogs with insecurities, and shyness.
Tiny Paws Fresno - Small Social Canines is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization & charity created to raise awareness and owner support through canine Socialization, Education and Resources. Tax ID: 83-0548618.
Our small dog socials are guided by on-site Canine Communication Specialists to ensure playful and positive canine etiquette while socializing. Our goal is to help your dog get socialized with other people and with other dogs so they can be a confident and happy dog. We also educate dog owners about the signs of both positive and negative canine body language.
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Tiny Paws Fresno has partnered with Valley Animal Center.
we are hosting Small Dog Socials at the Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park located at Valley Animal Center.
6 Easy Steps - How to Register for a small Dog Social event
Step 1 - Vaccinations
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
FOR VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER You need to provide proof to Valley Animal Center Clinic that your dog(s) are current on the following vaccinations before receiving access to the dog park. Rabies, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza (H3N2 AND H3N8), and DA2PPv (or equivalent).
Please allow 2 weeks for boosters.
Contact the Valley Animal Center Clinic to make an appointment to get your dog fully vaccinated. 559-233-8706.
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
FOR VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER
A temperament test is required and your dog must PASS Valley Animal Center's temperament test before receiving access to the dog park.
Please contact the Valley Animal Center Dog Park Office to make an appointment to get your dog temperament tested. 559-233-8708
Step 3 - dog park entry fee
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
Step 3 - dog park entry fee
FOR VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER
The $5 Dog Park Entrance fee must be paid to the Valley Animal Center Dog Park Office before receiving access the dog park.
This fee is separate from the Tiny Paws Fresno Small Dog Social Event Registration Donation. Proof of vaccinations, temperament testing, and Dog Park Entrance fee needs to be given to Valley Animal Center before receiving access the dog park.
Step 4 - Fill out the forms
Step 4 - Fill out the forms
Step 3 - dog park entry fee
FOR TINY PAWS FRESNO
Before attending the Tiny Paws Small Dog Social, it is required that you download, print and sign the Tiny Paws Fresno Rules and Requirements forms. (See below)
Please submit forms to the Tiny Paws Fresno Event Staff at the dog park gate.
Step 5 - Register for event
Step 4 - Fill out the forms
Step 5 - Register for event
FOR TINY PAWS FRESNO
To attend a Small Dog Social, you need to Register for an RSVP Donation Ticket.
(Click on the Registration Tickets below)
There is a Tiny Paws Fresno Donation to attend the Small Social Canine events, which can be any amount that you choose.
Why give a donation to attend this event? Our small dog socials are guided by on-site Canine Communication Specialists to ensure playful and positive canine etiquette while socializing. Your generous donation will help us continue to educate and serve our community.
Step 6 - Print Your Ticket
Step 4 - Fill out the forms
Step 5 - Register for event
FOR TINY PAWS FRESNO After the Registration Donation is complete, you will get a Printable PDF ticket that is attached to your Confirmation email. Print out your Small Dog Social Event - Registration Conformation Donation Ticket.
Upon Arrival: Please have your Small Dog Social Registration Conformation Donation Ticket and Rules & Requirements forms ready to give to the Tiny Paws Fresno Staff for Check-In at the Dog Park gate.
SAFETY AT THE DOG SOCIALS
While inside the dog park, we practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wear a mask at all times and stay at least 6 feet away from others.