September 19 - October 31, Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Dogs 6 months and older · 7 weeks, 1 hour · Smoky's Training Center Teach your dog the basic skills needed to succeed in everyday life. Skills covered include sit, down, come, stay and leave it. This class also covers common behavior challenges such as jumping […]
September 20 - September 27, Sundays at 1:15 p.m. Puppies up to 12 months · 90 minute workshop · School for Dogs Your puppy has graduated from Good Start Puppy, but are you and your puppy struggling with pulling on leash? Why do we ask? Because it is a very common problem. It is natural […]
On Thursday evenings in the spring and summer, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden stays open in the evening for Flowers After 5, and twice a month dogs are welcome to attend for Fidos After 5! It's the perfect time to stroll through the gardens with your dog and enjoy beautiful flowers, beverages, live music, and more. […]
September 28 - November 11, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Dogs 6 months and older · 7 weeks, 1 hour · Smoky's Training Center Teach your dog the basic skills needed to succeed in everyday life. Skills covered include sit, down, come, stay and leave it. This class also covers common behavior challenges such as jumping […]
On Thursday evenings in the spring and summer, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden stays open in the evening for Flowers After 5, and twice a month dogs are welcome to attend for Fidos After 5! It's the perfect time to stroll through the gardens with your dog and enjoy beautiful flowers, beverages, live music, and more. […]
Every dog deserves a home! 12 animal shelters and rescue groups from across Virginia are coming together to help shelter dogs find their people. Join us for a special community adoption event on Sunday, Oct. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Richmond SPCA. Find your perfect match, and let’s send every dog home […]
Explore Oregon Hill with your pup on this special History Hounds tour, presented in partnership with the Richmond SPCA. Oregon Hill originated as a residential area for employees of Tredegar Iron Works, and today it remains a vibrant part of Richmond’s landscape. Learn about the Angel of Oregon Hill, the lesser-known William Byrd III, Hollywood […]
On Thursday evenings in the spring and summer, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden stays open in the evening for Flowers After 5, and twice a month dogs are welcome to attend for Fidos After 5! It's the perfect time to stroll through the gardens with your dog and enjoy beautiful flowers, beverages, live music, and more. […]
Explore Hollywood Cemetery with your pup on this History Hounds tour, presented in partnership with the Richmond SPCA. On a spectacular bluff overlooking the James River, learn about the story of Richmond’s iconic cemetery — the final resting place for many famous Virginians. History Hounds Walking Tours are made possible through the partnership between the […]
Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic, Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital, and School for Dogs are all CLOSED to the public on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
