The Hub by Pack Animals, an innovative destination for humans and dogs to work, learn, play and grow together, is now open at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.
A unique, versatile space made its debut in early July with the opening of The Hub by Pack Animals, a new site at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon dedicated to integrated dog training and co-working.
Designed as a sanctuary for dogs and their companions, The Hub by Pack Animals is housed next to Equinox on Level 2 of the center. The space, spanning 2,993 square feet, offers extensive pup training and community support split into two spaces—The Lab and The Lounge.
At The Lab, various group and private classes are led by certified dog trainers, catering to all ages and open to members and non-members. It also welcomes drop-ins for practice exercises, equipment use and advice from trainers. While The Lounge, on weekdays, becomes a pet-friendly co-working space where dogs and their guardians can work alongside certified trainers.
“Pack Animals is dedicated to revolutionizing the way people raise their dogs by improving canine and human wellness simultaneously. Opening The Hub at City Center Bishop Ranch marks our first step in ushering this new era of dog guardianship to the Bay Area,” says Andrea Bazett, Pack Animals co-founder and Animal Behavior College and Fear Free Certified Dog Trainer, in a press release. “We are a pure positive reinforcement, fear-free facility with certified dog trainers on staff at all times. Our approach begins with helping people enrich their dogs’ lives, and then we guide them in applying these insights to their own lives. We believe this will foster lasting positive change and know it will be a game-changer for dogs and their guardians.”
The Hub by Pack Animals also provides a supportive community for those with reactive, anxious, or fearful pets who struggle in group settings, offering a space to connect with others and discover ways to nurture their dogs’ emotional responses. Dog lovers without pets can also visit The Hub to engage with dogs and gain valuable experience and insight before committing to raising one.
Complementing the space is the soon-to-launch Pack Animals training app. This comprehensive app will offer members knowledge, lessons and practice exercises for every life stage, inspired by a range of human and canine professionals. Members of The Hub will receive complimentary access to the app.
“We are excited to add The Hub to City Center Bishop Ranch,” says Jeff Dodd, senior vice president of retail at City Center Bishop Ranch, in a press release. “This unique concept strengthens our dog-friendly environment and the existing retail shop George, the friendliest dog and cat store in the Bay Area.”
The Hub by Pack Animals is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit packanimals.com.
6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd., St. 2200
San Ramon, CA 94583