PLAYTIME: Social Group for the Teenage Dog

Event Phone: 510 845-7735, ext 215

About Playtime

4 Weeks, meets weekly for one hour

Puppies must be 4 to 9 months of age

This is an off-leash social period that includes breaks for honing recalls, sit, down and stay skills.

Under the expert supervision of our trainers and behavior counselors, your adolescent pup will be able to play and socialize with the same puppies each week, often making lifelong buddies.

You will be able to observe your puppy along with an expert interpreter of their play style and instruction in monitoring and intervention. We aim to develop considerate, but fun, play that allows each pup to express their unique personality.

While early socialization is critical for every puppy’s development, so is continuing socialization through the teen months, where more controls are needed as your pup begins to cut the apron strings.

Class Requirements

This is for puppies emerging into adolescence from 4 to 9 months of age.  Puppies must be people friendly or tolerant, without any biting behavior.  These sessions are not designed for rehabilitating fearful or aggressive behavior but will help you identify the potential for these traits emerging as your puppy matures.  Our instuctors will teach you preventive measures.

Recommeded Equipment:

6’ leash-Web, leather or synthetic.  Rope leashes not recommended.

Collar or Harness:    Preferred Collar Types: Flat or Martingale collar. Head Collar

Preferred Harness Types: Both Front and Back attachments

Registration:

You must register and pay in advance of the start date.

In the event a puppy is too aggressive or unable to function in class, that pup will be asked to leave and we will refund the remaining classes. Otherwise, fees are non-refundable.

Don’t see a class that works for your schedule? Contact Train the Bay to get on a waitlist!