Dog and Puppy Practice Sessions - Contra Costa and Alameda County
The Dog Squad runs weekly Practice Sessions at community parks which are open to our clients at no charge (Except for Rowell Ranch). The sessions are not obedience classes designed to teach commands. The purpose of the Public Practice Sessions is for dog owners to proof and practice in a real world environment, the obedience skills they have already taught their dog.
We have five locations to serve Alameda and Contra Costa County. Civic Park in Walnut Creek serves Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Blackhawk, Concord, Antioch and Martinez. The Marina in San Leandro serves Castro Valley, Hayward, Fremont, Newark, Union City, San Lorenzo, and Oakland. Lake Temescal in Oakland serves Piedmont, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Richmond, Pinole and Hercules. Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park in Castro Valley serves Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon and Danville.
Practice Sessions start promptly so please try to arrive as close to start time as possible. If you are running late take a walk around the park as we are usually near by. Practice usually start with a group walk and we do not stay in the same place for the session. If you don't see us at the meeting place then look for us in the Park.
The Dog Squad was nonimated as Best Pet Trainer in the Bay Area for 2010 and placed 5th! Thank you for your vote.
Announcements |
Session Changes: |
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park in Castro Valley will be starting on Sunday May 23rd at 9:30 AM There are no Practice Sessions on the 3rd Sunday of each month. |
Washington Manor Park has been moved to the San Leandro Marina permanently starting Saturday May 8th at 9 AM. |
Saturday Dec 25th and Sunday Dec. 26th All Classes Cancelled |
CGC Event Saturday August 7th - 9 AM to 12 Noon - San Leandro Marina. All Park Sessions Cancelled this date. | New - Park Session Alert: If you want to be notified about weather cancellations join our Email Alert List. Click on "Sign up for the Dog Squad Park Session Alert" under the Navigation bar and sign-up to receive up-date emails about Park Sessions. |
Weather Alert: All Park Sessions are scheduled. |
Clients attending Park Sessions need to sign the following Waiver. Park Session Waiver 
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Park Session Locations
Marina Park, San Leandro, CA
Saturday 9 AM
Meet at southern most parking lot.
Directions to San Leandro Marina
Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA
Saturday 10:30 AM
We meet near the Gazebo.
Directions to Civic Park
Dublin Sports Complex
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Lake Temescal East Bay Regional Park, Oakland, CA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Meet at field nearest to the Broadway entrance and parking lot.
Directions to Lake Temescal
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park, Castro Valley, CA
Sunday (See Schedule of dates)
The Class is not held on every Sunday. Please see schedule and times below
Summer Time 9:30 AM - Dates of Classes:
May 23,30
June 13,27
July 25
August 1,22,29
Sept 5,12,26
Winter Time 10:30 AM - Dates of Classes:
Oct 3,10,24,31
Nov 7,14
Dec 5,13
There is a nominal $5 fee per class to cover the rental fees for the field.
You can purchase a 10 Class Package for $40 by going to our On-line Store.
Class is at lower west end field. Do not use main gate.
Directions Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park
Marina Park, San Leandro, CA
Wednesday 10 AM
Meet at southern most parking lot.
Directions to San Leandro Marina
TOPCall 510-582-3647 to set up an evaluation.
