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Dachshund Training Day - The Dachshund Club of Spokane hosts a family event with obedience training and a doggy social hour. Dachshund, Dachshund mixes and other small dogs are welcome. No aggressive dogs. Dogs will be available for adoption. The event benefits Dachshund Rescue Northwest. Saturday, 1-5 p.m., Lilac City Dog Training Club, 1612 E. Houston. $5 per dog. (509) 838-3820.

Animal Communicating Workshop - Intermediate/advanced workshop with internationally known animal communicator Karen Anderson on improving your skills, learning how to resolve behavior issues and how to recognize health issues. Advance registration required. March 17. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., On Division near Costco; call for location. $149, for ages 18 and over. (509) 999-1887.

Alpaca Showcase - The Northwest Alpaca Association hosts vendors, seminars, shows and a silent auction. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28 and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 29. Admission is free. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 664-6183.

Third annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale - See over 15 area horse breeders with stallions at stud, horses for sale, horse-related vendors, play day classes and the Liberty Class where the horses are turned loose to show themselves off for a $100 Jackpot prize. April 28. Valley Mission Horse Arena at Valley Mission Park, Bowdish and Mission. Free viewing. (509) 796-2140.

Spokane Parrot Festival - The festival is a fundraiser for two local nonprofit parrot rescue groups. There will be vendors, live music, comedians, dancers and children’s activities. Speakers include: Dr. Stewart Metz, Pamela Clark and Robin Deutsch. May 12. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 7501 W. Enoch Road, Clayton, WA. Free. (509) 299-7577.

Knights of Santiago Open Horse Show - This is an all breed open horse show and free for the audience to attend. May 26 and 27. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena at Valley Mission Park, Bowdish and Mission. (509) 624-2468.