I hope everyone had a nice relaxing break, and will have a fun and festive New Year’s Eve tomorrow.

As usual, if you know of an event that belongs on this list, please contact me and I will add it.

January is
- Walk Your Pet Month
- Adopt-a-Rescued-Bird Month

January 5 is National Bird Day
January 20 is National Penguin Awareness Day
January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 22 is National Answer-Your-Cat’s-Questions Day

February is
- Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
- National Bird-Feeding Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
- National Prevent a Litter Month
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- National Cat Health Month

February 14 is National Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day
February 28 is Spay Day USA

February 10-12: Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure, Phoenix, AZ
Learn how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol as well as the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and theories and how they relate to acupressure. Instructor: Kim Bauer of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

February 13-19: Meridians & Specific Conditions 1&2, Phoenix, AZ
Learn about meridians and points, how imbalances can cause health issues, and which points of each meridian to work on to help with certain conditions. Instructor: Kim Bauer of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

January 21-22: Animal Communication Workshop, Agoura, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney

February 3-5: Equine SENSE Workshop, Escondido, CA
3-day workshop at Elfin Forest Stables where you learn the basics of equine SENSE (bodywork based on the Feldenkrais method), as well as Feldenkrais techniques for yourself. Instructor: Mary Debono

February 7-8: Animal Reiki 1, San Mateo, CA
2-day workshop at Homeless Cat Network where you learn the basics of animal Reiki. Instructor: Leah D’Ambrosio

February 7-10: Equine Craniosacral Foundation Class, Santa Cruz, CA
Introductory workshop at Morning Sun Ranch where you will learn the basics of Craniosacral work. Instructor: Maureen Rogers of Equine Craniosacral Workshops.

February 26: Fundamentals of Animal Massage, Southern CA
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal massage. Instructor: Lola Michelin of the Northwest School of Animal Massage

January 17-18: Animal Reiki, Castle Rock, CO
2-day class where you learn the basics of Usui Reiki for animals. Instructor: Shelley Sheets of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage (RMSAAM)

January 19-22 & February 16-19: Canine Massage Level 1, Castle Rock, CO
4-day certificate massage class (with required pre and post course work). Instructor: Linda Aaron of (RMSAAM)

January 23 & February 25: Intro to Working with Animals and Essential Oils, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO,
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of essential oils and how to use them with animals. Also includes an intro to applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

February 4-5: Reiki I & II, Castle Rock, CO
2-day workshop where you learn, get attuned, and certified for Reiki Level 1 and 2. Instructor: Anna Twinney of Reach Out To Horses

January 10-13 & February 6-9: Canine Massage Level 1, Cape Coral, FL
4-day canine massage certificate class (pre and post course work required). Instructor: Kelly Legarreta of Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage

February 3: TTouch Lecture and Demo, Lihue, HI
Learn about TTouch for dogs at this evening lecture at the Kauai Humane Society. Instructor: Sage Lewis of The Dancing Porcupine

February 4-5: TTouch for Dogs, Lihue, HI
2-day workshop at the Kauai Humane Society where you learn the basics of TTouch and how to use it with dogs. Instructor: Sage Lewis of The Dancing Porcupine

February 6-11: TTouch for You and Your Dog, Kailua Kona, HI
6-day TTouch class where you learn the basics of TTouch and how to use it both on yourself and your dog(s). The class also includes a boat trip and swimming with dolphins. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

February 26 – March 3: TTouch for Horses, Kailua Kona, HI
Learn the basics of the Tellington TTouch method for horses in this class that also includes a boat trip and swimming with dolphins. Instructor: Linda Tellington-Jones

January 4: Canine Massage, Oak Park, IL
Evening workshop where you learn the basics of canine massage. Taught by Canine Massage Chicago

January 7: Canine CPR and First Aid Basics, Oak Park, IL
Learn the basics of first aid and CPR for dogs. Taught by Canine Massage Chicago

January 23: Canine Massage, Glenview, IL
Learn the basics of of canine massage. Taught by Canine Massage Chicago

January 28: Animal Communication, Timonium, MD
Workshop at the World of Pets Expo where you learn animal communication techniques. Instructor: Terri Diener

January 28-29: Help Your Dog Become Calm and Confident with Tellington TTouch, Timonium, MD
2-day workshop at the World of Pets Expo where you learn how to manage your dog’s response to stress and help him build self-confidence with the help of TTouch. Instructor: Kathy Cascade

January 28-29: Parrot Behavior, Timonium, MD
2 half-day workshops at the World of Pets Expo. Instructor: Jessie James

January 29: Flower Essences, Timonium, MD
Learn about flower essences and mix up a bottle of your own combination to take home to your pet at this workshop at the World of Pets Expo. Instructor: Dori Mayer

January 29: Reiki for Animals, Timonium, MD
Learn about animal Reiki at this workshop at the World of Pets Expo. Instructors: Kathleen Lester and Inez Donmoyer

January 14: Animal Communication, Minneapolis, MN
Introductory one-day animal communication workshop at Amanae & Frequency of Brilliance Center. Instructor: Jenny Gott of Peace of Mind, Body & Soul

January 18: Using Essential Oils With Animals, Minneapolis, MN
Evening workshop at Metro Dogs where you learn the basics of how to use essential oils with animals for a variety of health issues. Instructor: Jenny Gott

January 22: TTouch For Dogs, Bloomington, MN
Half-day canine TTouch workshop at Bloomington Obedience Training Club. Instructor: Sage Lewis of The Dancing Porcupine

January 26: Using Essential Oils With Animals, Minnetonka, MN
Learn how to use essential oils with animals for a variety of health issues at this evening workshop at the Sunu Wellness Center. Instructor: Jenny Gott

January 14-15: Beginning/Intermediate Animal Communication, New York, NY
2-day workshop at the Open Center where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Marta Williams

January 16 & 18: Level 1 Reiki and Reiki for Animals, Woodstock, NY
Learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it both on humans and animals. Instructor: Diane Anderson of Woodstock Reiki Works

January 27-29: Equine Acupressure & Aromatherapy, Nelsonville, OH
Learn the basics of how to use essential oils with acupressure in this 3-day hands-on class at Hocking College. Instructor: Tallgrass Animal Acupressure

February 17-20: PetMassage Foundation Workshop, Toledo, OH
4-day foundation workshop where you learn the basics of animal massage, anatomy, physiology, ethics and marketing. Taught by PetMassage, Ltd.

February 26-29: Canine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
4-day canine massage workshop where you learn the basics of canine anatomy, massage techniques, and general canine wellness. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy

February 4 & 5: TTouch For Companion Animals, Decatur, TN
Half-day workshop where you learn about TTouch for companion animals. Instructor: Deirdre Chitwood

January 18: Great Nutrition – Great Health, Houston, TX
Learn how to read pet food labels, how to select the right diet for your pet and when and how to use supplements. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

January 22: Canine Massage, Houston, TX
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal massage and how to use it with dogs. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

January 29: Animal Communication, Houston, TX
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

February 4: Animal Communication, Dripping Springs, TX
Learn the basics of how to telepathically communicate with animals. Instructors: Kim Shotola and Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

February 5: Flower Essences & Crystal/Color Therapy, Dripping Springs, TX
One-day workshop where you learn the basics of flower essences, crystals, and color therapy and how to use them with animals. Instructors: Kim Shotola and Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

February 8: Kinesiology, Houston, TX
One-day workshop where you learn how to use kinesiology to determine allergies and discover which food and topical products best suit your animal(s) and yourself. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

February 16-19: Shamballa Master Healer, Houston, TX
Learn about Shamballa Multidimensional Healing and how to use the technique with humans and animals. The class also covers Shamballa meditations, chakras and how to work with angels. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way

February 22: Crystal & Color Therapy, Houston, TX
Evening workshop where you learn about the the healing properties of colors as well as the history and benefits of crystals, how to make crystal essences and how to use them with animals. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way

January 7-8: Animal Reiki 1, Westfield, VT
2-day workshop at Butterworks Farm where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with animals. Instructor: Kelly McDermott Burns

January 21: TTouch For Horses, Haymarket, VA
One-day workshop at Hickory Grove Farm where you will learn the basics of TTouch for horses. Instructor: Sandy Rakowitz of One Heart Healing Center

January 7-8: Animal Reiki I, Westfield, VT
2-day workshop where you learn the history of Reiki and how to use it on both humans and animals. Instructor: Kelly McDermott-Burns of Heart Song Reiki

January 15: Animal Reiki Level 1, Vashon Island, WA
1-day workshop where you earn the basics of Reiki and receive your first attunement. Instructor: Lola Michelin of Northwest School of Animal Massage

January 21: Animal Death & Spirituality, Seattle, WA
1-day workshop where you learn to communicate with animals in spirit. Instructor: Mary Getten

January 28 & February 25: Reiki Level 1, Issaquah, WA
One-day hands-on class where you learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it with all living things. Instructor: Polly Klein of Tonglen Healing Arts for Animals

January 29: Fundamentals of Animal Massage, Vashon Island, WA
Learn the basics of animal massage at this one-day workshop. Instructor: Lola Michelin of Northwest School of Animal Massage

February 4-5: Introduction to Animal Communication, Issaquah, WA
Two-day class where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Polly Klein of Tonglen Healing Arts for Animals

February 4-5: Canine MLT Foundation Course, Vashon Island, WA
Learn the basics of Manual Ligament Therapy™ and how to use it on dogs. Instructor: Lola Michelin of NWSAM

February 11-12: Equine MLT Foundation Course, Vashon Island, WA
2-day hands-on workshop where you learn the basics of Manual Ligament Therapy™ and how to use it on horses. Instructor: Lola Michelin of NWSAM

ALBERTA
February 18-23: Introduction & Ongoing TTouch Training for Companion Animals, Calgary, AB
6-day foundation and on-going class where you learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals. Instructors: Robyn Hood and Kathy Cascade of Tellington TTouch Canada

BRITISH COLUMBIA
January 14-15: Pawspoint Reflexology, Port Coquitlam, BC
Learn the basics of reflexology for animals at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Yvette Eastman of Touchpoint Reflexology

ONTARIO
January 2012: Animal Communication I, Toronto, ON
Learn the basics of animal communication at this workshop at Cedar Lane Farm. Instructor: Christine Riedel Gagnon

ENGLAND

CAMBRIDGESHIRE
January 13-15 & 25-27: Equine Touch Level 1, Wittering
Learn the basics of equine touch at this three-day workshop. Instructor: Emma Overend

CORNWALL
February 18-19: Camelidynamics, Porkellis, Helston
Two-day workshop at Carthvean Farm where you learn basic camelidynamics, llama handling, training and husbandry. Instructor: Julie Taylor-Browne of Carthvean Alpacas

ESSEX
February 16-18: Equine Touch Level 1, Roxwell
Learn the basics of equine touch at this 3-day workshop. Instructor: Kate Prowse

NORFOLK
February 24-25: Crystal Therapy for Animals, Norwich
Weekend course where you learn about working with crystals and how to use them on animals (also covers animal anatomy, chakras, meridians and auras). Instructor: Niki Senior

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
January 28-29 & February 25-26: Foundation Course in Canine Communication, Flixborough, Scunthorpe
Learn the Amichien® Bonding method and the basics of animal communication at these 2-day workshops. Instructor: Jan Fennell

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
February 5: Animal Communication, Daventry
One-day workshop at Holistic Equitation Centre where you learn the basics of how to communicate with animals intuitively. Instructor: Julie Lines of Voice of the Animals

February 18: Animal Communication Playshop, Daventry
Evening workshop at Holistic Equitation Centre where you get an introduction to communicating with animals intuitively. Instructor: Julie Lines of Voice of the Animals

February 23-24: Canine Touch Level 1, Holdenby
Learn the basics of canine touch at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Emma Overend

OXFORDSHIRE
January 13-14 & February 23-24: Reiki For Animals, Level 1, Chinnor
Learn the basics of Reiki for use on both humans and animals. Instructor: Jo Rose of Rose Holistic Therapies

January 28: Equine Muscles, Movement and Stretching, Chinnor
Learn about the equine muscular system and practice passive stretches that help with range of movement. Instructor: Jo Rose of Rose Holistic Therapies

January 28 & February 25: An Introduction to Applied Zoopharmacognosy, Chinnor
1-day introductory workshop where you learn about Zoopharmacognosy and how you can assist your non-foraging animals in selecting healing plants by offering them essential oils and plants to choose from. Instructor: Jo Rose of Rose Holistic Therapies

February 2 & 29: Equine Merishia Massage, Chinnor
Hands-on one-day practical (pre course work required). Instructor: Jo Rose of Rose Holistic Therapies

February 3: Canine Merishia Massage, Chinnor
Hands-on one-day practical (pre course work required). Instructor: Jo Rose of Rose Holistic Therapies

SOMERSET
January 27-29: Equine Touch Level 1, Glastonbury
3-day basic equine touch workshop. Instructor: Lyn Palmer

SURREY
January 21: Animal Communication, Guilford
Learn about communicating with animals intuitively in this introductory “playshop” at Wild Croft Rare Breeds Farm. Instructor: Julie Lines of Voice of the Animals

WORCESTERSHIRE
February 18: A Beginners Guide To Canine Massage, Bromsgrove
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of canine massage. Instructor: Natalie Lenton of Canine Massage Therapy Centre

February 19: K9 Massage For The Agility & Sporting Dog, Bromsgrove
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of canine massage as well as pre and post event massage routines. Instructor: Natalie Lenton

YORKSHIRE
January 27: EFT for Animals, York
Learn how to do EFT on animals with the help of surrogates. Instructors: Gwyneth Moss and Heather Smiles of Emotional Health