Community Events
Sharing our lives with dogs is already a gift, sharing that with other dog folks who get it, makes it even sweeter.
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Group Grad Walk
We will meet at the Spruce Harbor Park entrance and walk to our Old City studio for coffee. This city adventure is all about connecting with fellow OPB grads, swapping stories, and strengthening our community—one step at a time.
We will meet here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HiBXkLv4CLwowPmVA
Saturday, 9/13, 11:15 AM | Spruce Harbor Park -
Singing Our Grief
Losing a pet is the kind of thing we quietly carry, but the love for our pets is fierce and unrivaled. Let’s join to let this love be heard.
We invite the Salt Trails Collective to guide us in community-based remembrance and ritual to honor the bond, where we can gather and find company in the remembering.This is a donation-based event, with a suggested donation of $10-$30 at the door, but none will be turned away for lack of funds.
Friday, 9/19, 7-8:30p | East Falls -
Reactivity Q&A
Live from the field: our trainers are pulling back the curtain on dog reactivity: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to actually work through it without losing your mind. Come for the truth bombs, stay for the live Q&A where you can put your real-life questions on the table.
Saturday, 9/20, 11a-12p | Livestream -
Stretch & Fetch: Puppy Yoga
OPB and Moondog Yoga are hosting a barn-based yoga class, where pups from DogTown Rescue are the stars of the show. This class is designed for all levels. We'll flow through a relaxing and energizing practice that nurtures both body and soul. All proceeds will go directly to the life-saving work of DTR.
Doors open at 6:15 pm, and class will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Please plan to bring your own mat.
Friday, 9/26, 6:15 PM | Perkasie -
PAWS Mutt Strut
OPB will be in the Navy Yard this year for PAWS’ annual Mutt Strut! Try your hand (or paw) at our agility course, learn about our training programs, and raise some live-saving funds for the incredible work of the PAWS team.
Saturday, 10/4, 11a-2p | Navy Yard -
Trick or Treating
Stop by OpBarks for some festive fun in the Historic District. Local businesses will be setting up stops in Old City for trick-or-treaters to get in the Halloween spooky spirit!
Saturday, 10/18, 11a-3p | Old City
"I was often shaking my head with disbelief at what the one-on-one training with Opportunity Barks was able to get my girl to do when we sought help with her anxiety over vet visits and grooming. They were great about showing me how to reinforce the training at home, so I also feel more confident continuing the process. Leigh was amazing at not only showing us how to elicit the appropriate behavior we sought, but also in explaining the 'why' behind the process."
— Hope Y.