PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with the legal order issued for six Bay Area counties, ARF is suspending all regular programs and services until further notice. View more information here.
ARF's skilled instructors teach classes for people and dogs, beginners and experts. Train for a lifetime of happiness with your dog at one of ARF's classes in the day or evening, during the week and on weekends.
ARF offers classes for manners, specialty, puppy and kitten socialization, workshops, and more!
Click here to view the start dates for our training classes.
Teaching social skills and cross-species communication so people and dogs can enjoy their time together
Helping your puppy or kitten socialize and make the most of the sensitive window in the first months of age
Specialty classes include Reactive Rover, Wallflowers (shy dog manners), and prep and testing for AKC's Canine Good Citizen certification.
Providing practical, up-to-date information for pet guardians, including pet first aid, puppy 101, and more.
ARF has teamed up with Wagfield Academy to bring you online dog training video tutorials
One on one behavioral consultations and private training for guardians and their dogs
Protects one animal from disease with vaccinations
Feeds one shelter guest for their entire stay
Brings comfort to people in need with one Pet Hug Pack visit
Provides supplies for the complete care of one shelter guest from rescue to adoption
Conducts necessary blood work for one senior shelter guest
Prevents more unwanted litters by spaying or neutering one dog
Teaches public school children compassion for animals with one day of ARF All Stars® humane education
Provides complete medical care for one shelter guest from rescue to adoption
Covers one week of transportation cost (gas, maintenance, and insurance) to rescue animals from public shelters
One month supply of specially prescribed food for shelter animals
One month supply of protective clothing for staff to ensure proper handling for infectious diseases
Keeps the shelter clean and free of disease with a one-month supply of disinfectant for entire shelter
Covers costs for one day of Pit bull, Chihuahua, or low-income spay/neuter surgeries at ARF's clinic
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wed - Thurs: Noon - 6 pm
Fri: Noon - 7 pm
Sat - Sun: Noon - 6 pm
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
ARF needs your help to save more lives! Together we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3).
Our tax ID is 68-0240341.
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 12 years running.