Puppy Playdates
Join us for our safe puppy socialization opportunities
As a puppy owner, your number one focus should be providing your puppy proper
socialization outlets. Socialization is exposing your dog to the world around them in a
positive manner so he can develop into a well-balanced dog. This process should begin
the moment you bring your puppy home.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has a strong position on this subject
and believes it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive socialization before
they are fully vaccinated. Early socialization and positive training can go a long way
towards preventing behavior problems and improving bonding between humans and dogs.
Dogs go through critical stages in their behavioral development. During the first 16 weeks
of life, puppies learn the basics of interacting in a social group inclusive of other people.
Puppies that miss out on this socialization window often become fearful and lack good
social skills around other dogs and people later in life.
Requirements:
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For puppies 9 weeks to 6 months
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Must have their first round of distemper and parvovirus vaccinations
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Should be free of parasites, free of infectious disease, and in overall good health
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Keep your puppy home if he is shows any sign of illness
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Supervised children welcome (great socialization opportunity for the puppies)
What to expect:
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Puppy Playdates are at our studio located at 3001 Central Ave
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Trainer supervised off-leash puppy playtime
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Discussion about dog body language, play-styles, appropriate vs inappropriate play
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Opportunity to ask training questions related to puppy behavior such as potty training, crate training, puppy chewing/mouthing, etc
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Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED
How to register:
1. FIRST TIME puppy playdate participants are invited to register for one of our FREE monthly puppy playdates.
2. RETURNING participants are asked to enroll in our scheduled puppy playdates. These playdates are scheduled weekly for 30 minutes and cost $15.
Once your membership is purchased, you will receive a scheduling link to sign up for your preferred dates.
* cancellations must be received with 24 hr notice; no shows or cancellations made without proper notice forfeit the playdate fee.