PUPPY PLAYDATES

A safe, controlled place to socialize your pup with other young pups.

We are offering weekly puppy playdates to help socialize and expose your pup to other pups and people.

Sessions are held each Saturday for two age groups:

Session 1 – Pups 16 weeks and younger who are not yet fully vaccinated. First booster is required.
Session 2 – Pups 16-24 weeks for puppies with all of their booster shots.

Each session is 25 minutes during which the young puppies will be able to explore and play. Our goal is to build confidence and encourage proper play styles.

These classes are “drop in” style and do not require enrollment into our group classes. However, registration and prior payment is mandatory to secure your spot and to allow us to screen puppies for age and vaccination records.

Benefits of Puppy Playdates

• Build Confidence: our goal is to build a foundation for your pup so they grow up confident and well-mannered.
• Prevent Fear, Anxiety, Aggression: It is important that prior to complete vaccinations, the puppy must have exposure to socialization. A well-run puppy playdate can be a building block to help this happen.

What to Expect:

• Supervised Play with their Pawparents: Our experienced staff keeps a watchful eye on all interactions, ensuring that playtime is safe and enjoyable for your small pup.
• Socialization: Your little one will have the chance to make new friends, meet new people and boost their social skills and confidence.
• Enrichment: We provide stimulating activities that keep your pup engage and mentally stimulated.
• Exercise: Puppies need their exercise too! Our playdates offer the perfect opportunity for them to stay active.

Why Choose Puppy Playdates at Muttz with Mannerz?

• Safety and Cleanliness: Our clean facility is designed with the well-being of small dogs in mind, with secure play areas and staff trained in small dog care.
• Fun: We offer age-appropriate activities and interactions that cater to the unique needs of small breeds.
• Socialization: Socializing your small dog from a young age can lead to well-adjusted, confident, and happy companions.

Requirements:

• Puppies must be 24 weeks or younger.
• Pet Pawrents are to be in attendance and 18 years or older.
• Puppies should be brought on a 6-foot non-retractable leash, collar or harness

Puppies without complete vaccination should not be taken to dog parks or dog daycares mixed with adult dogs. Therefore, a puppy playdate with strict age limitations in a sanitized play area is a crucial step to early socialization towards a variety of breeds of dogs and people.

Avoid waiting until your puppy has received all their boosters, or else they will likely be too old to participate in our program. 

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour believes it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. In 2008, the AVSAB released a position statement urging veterinarians to encourage clients to enroll in Puppy Start Right classes prior to 3 months of age. Download their position statement here.

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At Muttz with Mannerz we are committed to to providing a positive and enjoyable experience for your pup.

Join us for Puppy Playdates and watch your pup thrive in a social and stimulating environment.  We are excited to see you and your pup soon!