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 provide 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.
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.
Step 1, 2, 3
Valley Animal Center requires steps 1- 3 to be completed before receiving access to the dog park.
After completing steps 1-3, go to Step 4 to register for a Small dog Social hosted by Tiny Paws Fresno.
Step 1 - Vaccinations
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
STEP 2 - TEMPERaMENT TESTING
FOR VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER: It is required and you must show proof that your canine has been given the following vaccinations before receiving access to the dog park. Rabies, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza (H3N2 AND H3N8), and DA2PPv (or equivalent). Allow 2 weeks for boosters. Contact the Valley Animal Center Clinic to make an appointment 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 4 - Register for a Tiny Paws Fresno event
Step 4 - Register for a Tiny Paws Fresno event
FOR VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER: The Dog Park entrance fee of $5 per day or $50 per year, must be paid to the Valley Animal Center Dog Park Office before receiving access the dog park. Proof of vaccinations, temperament testing, and Dog Park Entrance fee needs to be given to Valley Animal Center before receiving access the dog park.
YOU MUST COMPLETE STEPS 1 - 3 BEFORE REGISTERING ON STEP 4.
Step 4 - Register for a Tiny Paws Fresno event
Step 4 - Register for a Tiny Paws Fresno event
Step 4 - Register for a Tiny Paws Fresno event
FOR TINY PAWS FRESNO: To attend a Small Dog Social, Register for an RSVP Pay What You Can Donation ticket. Your donation is separate from the Valley Animal Center Dog Park Entrance fee.
In your Confirmation email, download and Print your RSVP Donation Ticket. Upon arrival, give your ticket to a Tiny Paws Fresno Staff.
Small dogs under 25lbs.
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.
Small Dog Socials will be canceled when a mandatory Stay-at-Home order is issued.
Small Dog Socials is Where the Fun Begins!
We have on-site Canine Communication Specialists to ensure positive socialization and fun.