Dog owners love their furry companions, but without proper training, even the sweetest canines can try the patience of owner and stranger alike. At Bilingual Dog Training in Your Neighborhood, newly certified dog trainer Alexis Puerto Holmes aims to help dog owners help their pets to be at their best. The free English-Spanish class will cover loose-leash walking, attention-getting techniques, and proper socialization strategies. It will be held on September 15, 5–6:30 p.m., at the gazebo in Andy Lopez Unity Park in Santa Rosa. See tinyurl.com/2zcc2hew for details.