Welcome to P.E.T. Talks
Each month San Diego Humane Society offers Pet Education Topic (P.E.T.) lectures covering all things related to pets and pet parenting.
The P.E.T. Talk series is now conducted live virtually on Zoom.
Space is limited and costs vary based on the program.
To register, please select the desired lecture from our online Calendar, then from there you will select "buy tickets" to complete the registration process and receive access instructions for the live event.
You may also call 619.299.7012. x 2292 anytime for assistance.
Watch our past lectures here for free.
Upcoming P.E.T. Talks
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Date |
Topic |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | Sit. Stay. Heal - The Unique Benefits of Animal Therapy | LIVE ZOOM |
| 4/29 | Community Pet Conversations: Understanding Pet Housing Laws | LIVE ZOOM |
| 5/17 | Behavior and Training Lecture: Introducing New Pets | LIVE ZOOM |
| 5/20 | Grooming | LIVE ZOOM |
| 6/17 | Clicker Training for Cats: Basic Grooming and Vet Care | LIVE ZOOM |
| 7/15 | Positive Training for Horses | LIVE ZOOM |
Register for a P.E.T. Talk Here
P.E.T. Talks
Tips and Tricks for Pet First Aid
Enrichment is critical to your pet's success at home, particularly during challenging times like these when our schedule and routines are more likely to be unstable. Enrichment includes activities that are mentally stimulating and help keep pets of all types engaged and burning energy. Learn how enrichment can change your pet's life - from keeping them thinking and out of trouble to a useful part of a behavior modification plan. Learn how to create a range of enrichment activities for all sorts of pets from items you already have in your home. While this talk focuses on dogs and cats, all pet owners are encouraged to sign up! Whether your pets are furry or feathered (or even scaled!) enrichment can improve their quality of life and be a lot of fun for you both!
Many substances that are hazardous to our companion animals are not easy to spot.
Are you curious about what happens behind the scenes with animal hoarding cases?
Fun evening that will teach you how to better communicate with your pet.
How to change your passion for cats into action!
You can never be too prepared in case of emergencies and neither can your pets! Come learn how to plan for emergencies, what supplies your pets will need, what to do with your pets in case of evacuations, and more from a representative from our Humane Law Enforcement team.
Have you ever wanted to teach your cat some fun new behaviors like high five or to come when called?
Reiki Master and Nationally Certified Small Animal and Equine Acupressure Practitioner, Nedra, shares the basic principles of acupressure and traditional Chinese medicine, which can offer dogs and cats a natural method of enhancing their physical and mental well-being.
Many people are charmed by the idea of a pot-bellied pig as a pet but are unprepared for the demands of keeping a pig.
Do you know what your dog is telling you?
The dog park can be a TON of fun, but it can also be pretty stressful and can occasionally get dangerous.
