Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners

Santa Monica/Clover Park Pack Walk

Tue, Mar 3 · 6:00 PM PST

Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, US

Please read entire description before you RSVP.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants must submit a member form and participant release of liability each year. Click here to submit one. If you don't recall completing one this year, complete one now.

RULES:

First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun! All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event.

1. Participants limited to 26 people. RSVP is required to hold a spot. As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events.

2. If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation.

3. Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household.

4. Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask.

MEETING LOCATION: Meet at grassy area near entrance to parking lot on Ocean Park Blvd. Here is a Google dropped pin: https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B001'04.3%22N+118%C2%B027'25.1%22W/@34.017849,-118.4591476,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d34.017849!4d-118.4569589?hl=en-US

PARKING: Free parking at the park and surrounding park perimeters; metered parking along Ocean Park.

WATER AND TREATS: Bring lots of water for you and your dog. We may do some mental exercises, so bring treats for your pup, too!

PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 2 miles round trip. We will start around the park to help relieve excess energy and then we can make the loop twice around the park or walk the nearby neighborhood.

TRAIL: Paved

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTRACTION LEVEL: Medium (lots of squirrels, park visitors, dogs, kids)

LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:

#1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control.

#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction.

#3 Please bring doggie poo bags.

#4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.

#5 One dog per handler. No exceptions!

#6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.

• All breeds welcome.

• There will be foot traffic, bikes, and several others dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.

• If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct (https://www.meetup.com/LARPBOCOMMUNITY/messages/boards/thread/10461764/0/#39849559) in the discussion forum.

Long Beach/Cal Heights: Pack Walk

Wed, Mar 4 · 6:15 PM PST

Somerset Park, CNR of Carson St and Walnut St, Long Beach, CA, US

Please read entire description before you RSVP.

Please make sure to bring a flashlight or lightup vest/collar for you and your dog as it will be dark much earlier now.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants must submit a member form and participant release of liability each year. Click here to submit one. If you don't recall completing one this year, complete one now.

RULES:

First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun! All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event.

Participants limited to 20 people. RSVP is required to hold a spot. As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events.
If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation.
Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household.
Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask.

MEETING LOCATION: Meet at Somerset Park (Walnut Ave and East Marshall Place). I will be waiting at the grassy area next to Walnut Ave. right at the end of the parking lot area. Google Maps Pin: 33.831761, -118.172298

PARKING: Free street parking on Walnut Ave or East Marshall Place.

WATER AND TREATS: Bring lots of water and treats for your dog. Cal Heights can be a pretty stimulating on the major streeets, so treats will help in reinforcing good behavior with your dogs.

PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 2.2 miles round trip. We will start at the park and head south on Walnut towards Bixby Road. And then we will walk down Bixby to Atlantic and then up Atlantic to Carson and back to the start point.

TRAIL: Sidewalk

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTRACTION LEVEL: Medium (lots of pedestrian traffics and dogs). Lots of stimuli in the middle of the walk and quieter towards the start and end of the walk.

LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:

#1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control.

#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction.

#3 Please bring doggie poo bags.

#4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.

#5 One dog per handler. No exceptions!

#6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.

All breeds welcome.
There will be foot traffic, bikes, and several others dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.
If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct (https://www.meetup.com/LARPBOCOMMUNITY/messages/boards/thread/10461764/0/#39849559) in the discussion forum.

Burbank/Mountain View Park Pack Walk

Wed, Mar 4 · 6:30 PM PST

Mountain View Park, 751 South Griffith Park Drive, Burbank, CA, US

We will mostly be doing residential neighborhood walking, with the opportunity to see horses! I recommend bringing light up or reflective gear for you or your dog since it will be dark at this time.

Please read entire description before you RSVP.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants must submit a member form and participant release of liability each year. Click here to submit one. If you don't recall completing one this year, complete one now.

RULES:
First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun! All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event.

1. Participants limited to 18 people. RSVP is required to hold a spot. As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events.
2. If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation.
3. Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household.
4. Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask.

MEETING LOCATION: We will meet in the park near the fencing above/overlooking the basketball court.

PARKING: Residential street parking along Beachwood Dr, S Griffith Park Dr, and Riverside Dr.

WHAT TO BRING: Water for you and your dog. We will do some mental exercises, so bring treats (or your dog’s dinner), or a toy for rewarding them.

PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 1.5 miles

TRAIL: Mix of sidewalk, grass, and paved street.

DIFFICULTY: Easy

DISTRACTION LEVEL: Low - Medium (Occasional dog, horse, walkers, squirrels, birds, park visitors)

LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:

#1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control.

#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction.

#3 Please bring doggie poo bags.

#4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.

#5 One dog per handler. No exceptions!

#6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.

• All breeds welcome.
• There will be foot traffic, critters, and several other dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.
• If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct (https://www.meetup.com/LARPBOCOMMUNITY/messages/boards/thread/10461764/0/#39849559) in the discussion forum.

RELEASE AND WAIVER:
In consideration of being allowed to participate in LARPBO events posted on the LARPBO Community Meetup group, you agree that:

• You are an adult over the age of 18.
• You knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, which may arise in connection with your participation in any events, including, but not limited to, injury, illness, property damage including injury to you or your dog, contact with other dogs or spectators at the event, injuries sustained by and through other dogs or participants at the event and assume full responsibility for your participation in the event.
• If you feel that you or your dog are unable to safely and comfortably complete the event, you agree to leave.
• You hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless LARPBO Community Meetup group, LARPBO – Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners, Inc. and all of their respective officers, organizers, and volunteers.
• You understand that at this event or related activities, you may be photographed. You agree to allow your photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event organizers.

Sherman Oaks: **ADVANCED** Group Training Class

Sat, Mar 7 · 8:15 AM PST

Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys Park, 14201 Huston Street, Sherman Oaks, ca, US

New day!!! We will be having Advanced class the first Saturday of the month moving forward so it is not on the same day as Intermediate classes.

DOG MUST HOLD AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TITLE. Proof of CGC title is required if LARPBO does not have the title on file. Send a photocopy of the CGC certificate to info@LARPBO.org. If you are a long time member and regularly attend class, talk with Andy about what you need to be eligible to join.

This is a group-oriented class that focuses on advanced skills needed for advanced handling where we really push our dogs with duration, distance and distraction of commands/behaviors they already know. You will also learn new commands, behaviors and tools for living the best, most fun life you can with your dog.

Some exercises are based off AKC Canine Community (Advanced CGC) certification and/or introduction to Dog Sports. Participating dogs must have received their CGC and title registered with the AKC to continue testing. Proof of CGC title is required.

Class is limited to 20 handler/dog teams. Absolutely NO walk-ins allowed. RSVP and PRE-PAYMENT is required to hold a spot.
**No refunds (or re-scheduling) will be made for missed classes or cancellation; register only if you will attend.**

Friends or family members accompanying the participant must keep a minimum 20-foot distance from the class area.

REQUIREMENTS:

➊ Complete and submit a **Member Form and Release of Liability **before you attend your first class of the year.

➋ While we do not require you bring these documents to class, make sure your dog is current on the following:

• Bordetella vaccinations/titer and rabies vaccination for dogs 4 months and older OR Bordatella vaccination for 4 months and younger; and
• Local animal care and control agency licensing requirements.

Also note that by signing our Release of Liability, you are confirming that you are up-to-date on these requirements.

RULES:

#1 One dog per handler. No exceptions.

#2 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes are not allowed as they provide little control.

#3 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance.

WHAT TO BRING:
➡ Long line of any length, longer the better if your dog is still working on accuracy at a distance. And/or e-collar if you have one and your dog is proficient on it.

➡ Toy on a rope for rewarding.

➡ Water for you and your dog.

➡ High value treats for your dog (e.g., small pieces of hot dog, boiled chicken breast). Consider not giving your pup breakfast since your dog will be rewarded with treats during this 1-hour class.

➡ Doggie poo bags. Always clean up after your pet.

We look forward to seeing you and your dog! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns:

➡ call 855-527-7261 press 1 for general information

➡ email info@larpbo.org