Puppy Socials
There is a small window of opportunity for socialization in puppies - don't miss it! Our puppy socials are a great way to ensure your new pup has plenty of opportunity to hone those social skills and meet a wide variety of other pups and people. All puppy socials are held on clean, disinfected floors under supervision by Fetch the Leash staff.
Who is eligible to attend Fetch the Leash puppy socials? Puppies currently enrolled in our puppy preschool or puppy intermediate classes and other puppy training services are eligible to attend socials. You are welcome to have your puppy start attending socials before your class starts, provided their first round of vaccines have been completed at least one week prior to the first social - the sooner, the better!
Please note that while most puppies enjoy socials, in some special cases puppies who have additional behavioral needs may not be the right fit for our socials. Our first priority is a safe experience for everyone and we reserve the right to recommend other options for your puppy.
Do I need to register in advance for socials? Yes, there is a registration fee for all socials, and all puppies must be registered in advance. Registration allows us to verify your puppy’s eligibility and vaccination records, age appropriateness and ensure that you receive all updates regarding health and safety procedures.
A note on kennel cough. Just like people, dogs can get colds too! if your puppy is showing any signs of kennel cough (runny nose, sneezing, eye congestion) or otherwise unwell (diarrhea, vomiting), please do cancel your enrollment, keep your puppy home and allow us to make room for another puppy to attend!
If you (human) are sick, we ask that you wear a mask or consider dropping your puppy off instead of staying for play time.
Are socials drop-off or in-person? Both! You can stay to watch your puppy play, or drop your puppy off if you need to run errands or cannot stay for the full 45 minutes.
When are socials held? Socials are offered most Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. New dates for the following month will be posted at the end of the current month.