San Jose/Bay Area Dog Socialization Events

Have a new puppy? Looking for puppy socials with a little bit more? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials, PLUS: Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition; Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing; Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play; Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment; Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup! Puppies must be 8-18 weeks old on the first day of class. Your puppy must be 10 days past their initial vaccination for DHPP on the first day of class. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination. This is not an alternative to puppy training classes; basic training behaviors will not be covered. We recommend this course as a supplement to Beginning Puppy Training. Not just a puppy social play time! For more information see HSSV.org.

45 minutes long, 5-8 puppies maximum. More information and registration at dodgerspaws.dogbizpro.com or Martha@DodgersPaws.com.

Puppies get to play and interact with each other indoors and meet other people, explore a variety of objects, surfaces and sounds. Puppies must be 16 weeks or younger to attend their first social and have had their first set of shots. Only one human per dog allowed inside if we have 6 pups. You can switch off during the session. For more information see oriondogtraining.com or contact Dieuwke van der Velde at 650 996 6708 or Dieuwke@oriondogtraining.com.

Puppies get to play and interact with each other indoors and meet other people, explore a variety of objects, surfaces and sounds. Puppies must be 16 weeks or younger to attend their first social and have had their first set of shots. Only one human per dog allowed inside if we have 6 pups. You can switch off during the session. For more information see oriondogtraining.com or contact Dieuwke van der Velde at 650 996 6708 or Dieuwke@oriondogtraining.com.

Play & Train, for dogs under 25 pounds, near Santana Row. Small group of up to six puppies can play off-leash with trainer supervision and play-pen breaks. Dogs do need to be social or neutral with dogs. All ages as long as puppies are fully vaccinated. Will add Wednesday and Thursday starting November. For more information see www.oriondogtraining.com or contact: Dieuwke@oriondogtraining or (650) 996-6707.

Got Fun? We do! PETS is a new type of social. During this 40-minute puppy social, your puppy will be exposed to new and different puppies, people, sights, sounds, and surfaces under the supervision of a professional dog trainer. This is a great place for your puppy to build its confidence! You will be encouraged to work with your puppy, and our trainer will guide you and explain the canine behaviors and communication you’re seeing. You will be able to take the skills you learn and apply them at home and in other situations outside of puppy socials.

Times: 4:15pm – Level 1 – shy/small active (generally puppies under 30lbs); 5pm – Level 2 Beginner (not-shy puppies over 30lbs); 5:45pm – Kinder (invite only); 6:30pm – Teen (invite only); 7:15pm – Big and brave (invite only). ALL first-time puppies must attend a Level 1 Social – no exceptions! For more information and to register see petssocials.com.

Puppies get to play and interact with each other indoors and meet other people, explore a variety of objects, surfaces and sounds. Puppies must be 16 weeks or younger to attend their first social and have had their first set of shots. Only one human per dog allowed inside if we have 6 pups. You can switch off during the session. For more information see oriondogtraining.com or contact Dieuwke van der Velde at 650 996 6708 or Dieuwke@oriondogtraining.com.

 What is a puppy social? It’s a great way to get your puppy acclimated to other dogs, humans, surfaces, handling, enrichment stations, as well as incredibly valuable advice from dog professionals. Puppies 10-16 weeks welcome to attend (younger puppies on a case-by-case basis). $20 per session (Venmo, PayPal, cash). For more information or  to reserve your spot, contact  canine.intelligence@gmail.com (drops-in also welcome!) or see pacocollars.com.