Bergen County Dog-Friendly Events & Community Support
Community matters just as much as training. Mind Body Paws supports local dog-friendly events across Bergen County connecting people and pets — families, rescue organizations, dog lovers united in helping dogs and humans thrive together.
Many families first meet Mind Body Paws at local events — to ask questions or simply stop by to show off their dogs. Through these interactions, community involvement becomes a natural way to support dog owners and promote kind, effective training practices beyond private sessions.
Where You Might See Us
While these events are organized by local groups, Mind Body Paws participates as a sponsor and community partner, supporting education initiatives, rescue efforts, and dog-friendly programs throughout the year.
Events we commonly support include:
• Charity walks benefiting local causes
• Rescue and adoption events
• School and community fundraisers
• Seasonal outdoor festivals
Look for our ✌🏽❤️🐶 at upcoming community events — it means you can bring your dog and supporting the cause.
Out in the Community - Upcoming Events
Race to Build 5K and Dog Walk
Mind Body Paws is a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County’s Race to Build 5K & 1-Mile Dog Walk!
Join us Saturday, November 7 at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park
Bringing your pup? Stop by the Mind Body Paws table to say hello and pick up a FREE swag bag while supplies last.
1-Mile Dog Walk: 8:30 AM
5K: 9:00 AM
Mind Body Paws provides private, in-home dog training throughout Bergen County, helping puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs build skills for real life.
Register for the Race to Build 5K & 1-Mile Dog Walk →
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Tenafly 5K & Dog Walk 2026
Proud Sponsor for the 4th Year at the 2026 Tenafly 5K and Dog Walk. This local event brings together families, runners, and dog lovers for a fun morning in the community.
If you’re attending, stop by our table to say hello. We’ll be sharing simple tips to help your dog feel calmer, more focused, and easier to live with at home
5K Dog Walk starts at 9:05 am.
Dog Parade kicks off at 10 am
Mind Body Paws provides in-home dog training throughout northern Bergen County, including Tenafly and surrounding towns. Registration and race day details are here.✌🏽❤️🐶
Tenafly Fall Fest
Get ready for spook-tacular fun at The Tenafly Fall Fest! 🎃👻
Join us at Huyler Park on Sunday, October 19, from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm for a day filled with Halloween magic and fall festivities!
What's in store:
🎵 Live music
🏆 Halloween costume contest with prizes for best group, most original, and best DIY costume
🎃 Pumpkins galore
🛍️ Amazing artisanal vendors
🍕 Delicious food trucks
Bring your family, bring your costumes, and bring your well-behaved pups for a day of community fun!
Don’t forget to stop by our booth to grab a free dog waste bag holder for your furry friend. 🐶🐕🐩
See you there!
Bark in the Borough
‼ This event has been cancelled ‼
A family fun-filled day for all…
🐾 Bark in the Borough! 🐾
Come out and visit with the rescues, enjoy lots of pet services, shopping, food, and more!
Attendance is free; however if you would like to participate in the costume contents, preregistration is required. Just only $10 per category; proceeds to benefit CLAWS.
Let's make a difference together!
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note: raindate October 11
The Dog Market – Celebrate Bergen Dogs!
Join us for the inaugural Dog Market at Van Saun County Park—a new, dog-friendly community event filled with activities and fun for every dog lover and their furry friends.
Event Highlights:
Dog Adoption Event by Southern Paws - Meet adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever home.
Dog-Themed Vendor Market - Products, treats and service provides for your canine companions
Crafts & Pawtraits - Get creative and capture picture-perfect ‘pawtraits’ of your pup!
Dog Good Raffle - Enter to win cool prizes that every dog will love.
Additional Details:
Where: Pavilion F, Park in Lot 4 Near the Dog Run
Rain or Shine: The fun happens no matter the weather!
🌐 For more info, visit Indiopups.org
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Family Friendly and Dog Friendly Event – Join Us in Cresskill
Due to the expected rain, this event is now Sunday May 18th
It’s a day of fun, food, laughter, and the best-behaved dogs in Bergen.
Dog parade and contest
Bouncy House
Face Painting
Dog Park
All the above activities are covered by entrance fee. Entry fees: $5/dog, $10 per person, capped at $30 per family. Admission fee benefits the Cresskill Educational Fund. Mark your calendar - you won't want to miss out on all the fun! ✌🏽❤️🐶
RBARI’s Roll the Dice Casino Night for NJ’s Homeless Pets
Support animal rescue efforts by attending RBARI’s Roll the Dice Casino Night. This exciting event helps fund life-saving efforts for NJ’s homeless dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Delicious food and premium drinks
Live entertainment to keep the energy going
A $20,000 silent auction and cash 50/50 raffle
Be part of a night where fun meets compassion. Purchase your $150 ticket today to save lives and help RBARI continue its mission to care for New Jersey’s homeless animals.
RBARI Annual Golf Classic
⛳ Come join us on the green for RBARI's 15th annual golf fundraiser! ⛳
Not a golfer, like us? No problem! Opt for the cocktail hour and dinner.
Schedule:
10:45 AM: Registration
11:00 AM: Lunch
12:00 PM: Shotgun Start
5:00 PM: Cocktails
Visit RBARI's webpage to get your tickets.
Jersey Paws
Join us at Bolero Snort Brewery 🍺 as we unite for a heartwarming cause - raising funds for the incredible RBARI animal shelter.
We're thrilled to have been invited to be your on-site dog training expert and spread the word about how to train the right way. Even if you have no dog training questions, stop by anyway and try your skills at 'toss your cookies' a dog training game.
This is your chance to make a difference, connect with fellow animal lovers so mark your calendars!
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Community Highlights
Tenafly Dog Walk and 5K
Tenafly, June 2026
Mind Body Paws marked its fourth year as a proud sponsor of the Tenafly Dog Walk & 5K, supporting the Tenafly Education Fund and joining local families and their dogs for a fun morning in the community.
Tenafly Fall Fest
Tenafly, October 2025
Mind Body Paws participated as a community sponsor at Tenafly Fall Fest, a family-friendly celebration featuring live music, local vendors, seasonal activities, and dog-friendly fun that brought neighbors together in Huyler Park.
RBARI Casino Night
River Vale, April 2025
Mind Body Paws supported RBARI’s Roll the Dice Casino Night, a fundraising event dedicated to helping New Jersey’s homeless animals through rescue, rehabilitation, and community support programs.
Bark In The Borough
Closter, October 2025
Mind Body Paws was scheduled to support Bark in the Borough, a community event benefiting local rescue efforts and showcasing pet services, vendors, and family activities before weather-related cancellation.
RBARI Golf Classic
Emerson, July 2024
Mind Body Paws participated in RBARI’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser, helping support ongoing rescue and care efforts for homeless animals while connecting with local supporters and community partners.
Tenafly Dog Walk and 5K
Tenafly, June 2025
Mind Body Paws proudly returned as a sponsor of the Tenafly Dog Walk & 5K, a community tradition celebrating fitness, families, and dogs while promoting healthy, active lifestyles for people and their pets.
Jersey Paws
Rutherford, June 2024
Mind Body Paws joined the Jersey Paws fundraising event as an on-site dog training resource, helping raise awareness and funds for RBARI while engaging local dog lovers through interactive training activities.
The Dog Market
River Edge, June 2025
Mind Body Paws supported the inaugural Dog Market at Van Saun County Park, a dog-focused community gathering featuring rescue adoptions, local vendors, creative activities, and resources for pet families