PUPPY SOCIALIZATION & PLAY

SUNDAYS at 2:30-3PM

 

 

These ongoing play and socialization lessons are here to help rural dogs have safe, structured, and curated experience to help prepare them for the world! These lessons are FREE for any dogs residing within Rappahannock, Page, Culpeper, Fauquier, and Warren counties! 
 

• Gentle exposure to different sounds including fireworks, thunderstorms, heavy machinery, and 

• Acclimation to restraint and handling for vet exams / grooming 

• Appropriate interactions and greetings with strangers

• Polite interactions and greetings with other dogs on leash 

• Curating positive play through controlled interactions that allow for communication and minimize over arousal 

• Exposure to different textures and equipment pieces to build resilience to novelty 

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The intention is to help create a puppy who develops into a confident, curious, and adaptable canine companion! 

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Requirements: For puppies UNDER 16 weeks at the start of class! As per AVMA guidelines, puppies should have a minimum of one (1) Distemper/Parvo combo vaccine to participate. 

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REGISTRATION: Simply book any of our upcoming sessions below ensuring your pup is under 16 weeks of age when participating. You can come as many times as you would like from 8 weeks onwards. ​​​