Join us for an evening nature walk at Franklin Canyon! Friday, Aug. 18 at 6:45 p.m. Join fellow VHOC members for a leisurely stroll along the tree-lined trails of Franklin Canyon. Unwind from the week as we enjoy the sights and sounds (and for the dogs, smells!) of nature, and practice some skills along the way. Along the way, we'll see the lake and a lovely turtle pond! We'll meet in the gravel parking lot for the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom and Sooky Goldman Natur

VHOC Members and Friends, Registration is open for another round of VHOC's Novice Obedience Class with renowned obedience competitor, Flo Walberg as instructor. The class will be held at VHOC's training site--Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Avenue, Canoga Park on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This is a 6-week class covering rules and tips for the Novice class, on leash heeling, attention, footwork, stand for exam, recall and group exercise. Cost for the 6-week session is $1

VHOC - 6-week Rally Class to learn the 44 New AKC Rally signs Approximate start date August 24, Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30. This will depend on the school construction, as we will need the shade the building casts onto the field for crate set up. Novice - 6 new signs plus 5 signs are reworded Intermediate/Advanced - 5 new signs plus 3 are reworded Excellent - 5 new signs plus 7 are reworded Masters - 28 new signs All signs have been renumbered If anyone enters a trial in Novice