Dog Socials
Doggie Socials = Interactive Fun Time!
Dog socials are geared for both dog and owner interactive fun!
Like the dog park, but better! Dog Socials give your dog a safe, controlled environment without the inclement weather, under-socialized dogs and inattentive owners.
Socials are designed for friendly, well-socialized dogs and puppies that are learning how to be part of the social arena.
A certified professional dog trainer is always there to assist and answer your questions on dog play and social interactions to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all.
PLEASE READ REQUIREMENTS & FAQ'S BEFORE REQUESTING TO JOIN OR REGISTERING.
Socials are for social dogs only. If your dog needs help with their dog or people social skills, please contact us.
Like the dog park, but better! Dog Socials give your dog a safe, controlled environment without the inclement weather, under-socialized dogs and inattentive owners.
Socials are designed for friendly, well-socialized dogs and puppies that are learning how to be part of the social arena.
A certified professional dog trainer is always there to assist and answer your questions on dog play and social interactions to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all.
PLEASE READ REQUIREMENTS & FAQ'S BEFORE REQUESTING TO JOIN OR REGISTERING.
Socials are for social dogs only. If your dog needs help with their dog or people social skills, please contact us.
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Puppy
Social Age: 8-18 weeks (4.5 months) Weight class: NA Playstyle: Rowdies & Dainties, same session with separate areas. Duration: 30 minutes Tuition: $10 |
Pint-Sized
Social Age: 4.5+ months Weight class: Under 20lbs Playstyle: Rowdies & Dainties, same session with separate areas. Duration: 30 minutes Tuition: $15 |
Quart-Sized Social
Age: 4.5+ months Weight class: 20 to 50lbs Playstyle: Separate sessions for Rowdies & Dainties Duration: 30 minutes Tuition: $15 |
Gallon-Sized
Social Age: 4.5+ months Weight class: 50+ lbs Playstyle: Separate sessions for Rowdies & Dainties Duration: 30 minutes Tuition: $15 INVITE ONLY |
Is your dog on the cusp of a pint and a quart or a quart and a gallon?
Email us after you register with our database and we will help guide you to the best fit group for your dog.
Email us after you register with our database and we will help guide you to the best fit group for your dog.
Ready to get your play on?
Did you read the registration requirements and FAQ's below? Yes? Grrrreat!
Did you fill out the First Timer - Request to join form? Fabulous, we will reply asap!
Puppies under 18 weeks have the green light to join asap!
Did you fill out the First Timer - Request to join form? Fabulous, we will reply asap!
Puppies under 18 weeks have the green light to join asap!
Refunds will not be given to those who sign up without approval of the request to join form.
Enroll early and often to keep the fun time rolling!!
Cancellations may occur due to low enrollment.
Enroll early and often to keep the fun time rolling!!
Cancellations may occur due to low enrollment.
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Registration Requirements:
- First Timer - Request to Join Form. This must be done for each new dog ages 18 weeks and over. This ensures we direct you to the perfect size and playstyle group. Refunds will not be given to those who sign up with out approval of the request to join form.
- Please pre-register 24 hours prior to the time of the social. This ensures that we are prepared and that there will be fellow pup's to play with!
- Cancellations will be determined on pre-enrollment numbers ~12 hours prior to the scheduled date and time.
- Space is limited to ensure appropriate trainer supervision and assistance is provided.
- Your puppy or dog must be in your home for at least 7 days before his or her first social.
- 'Invite Only' socials are for clients that have taken classes or private training with Wag the Dog and Company and our trainers have deemed their sociability and playstyle suitable for our small social space.
- See vaccination and medical requirements below.
Is my dog a good fit for socials?
Who may attend?
Socials are designed for dog and human friendly, well-socialized dogs ages 4.5+ months as well as puppies ages 8-18 weeks who are learning how to be part of the social scene. This is NOT to test your dog's sociability or improve dogs with play skill deficits or behavior issues.
All new dogs, must have a First Timer - Request to Join form filled out prior to being allowed to sign up and attend socials. With the exception of puppies under 18 weeks.
How do I know if my dog is well-socialized?
A social dog is one who already enjoys playing with other dogs at classes, daycare or parks, A social dog is interested in other dogs, will accept correction from another dog (which tends to occur if play heats up, is getting rough for one player, or a dog rudely greets another dog), is able to modify approach and play style to make other dogs feel comfortable.
If your dog is shy or fearful, email us first. Play can be a great way to help that wallflower bloom. You MUST receive approval prior to attending. No exceptions. Contact.
Socials are designed for dog and human friendly, well-socialized dogs ages 4.5+ months as well as puppies ages 8-18 weeks who are learning how to be part of the social scene. This is NOT to test your dog's sociability or improve dogs with play skill deficits or behavior issues.
All new dogs, must have a First Timer - Request to Join form filled out prior to being allowed to sign up and attend socials. With the exception of puppies under 18 weeks.
How do I know if my dog is well-socialized?
A social dog is one who already enjoys playing with other dogs at classes, daycare or parks, A social dog is interested in other dogs, will accept correction from another dog (which tends to occur if play heats up, is getting rough for one player, or a dog rudely greets another dog), is able to modify approach and play style to make other dogs feel comfortable.
If your dog is shy or fearful, email us first. Play can be a great way to help that wallflower bloom. You MUST receive approval prior to attending. No exceptions. Contact.
Can I bring family and friends?
The more the merrier! We do ask that you read the social rules and etiquette to ensure everyone in your group is on the same page and ready to have fun.
May my child attend? Children under 10 are not allowed in adult dog socials. Well behaved children 10 and over are welcome. Children must be kept close, supervised and always respectful of owners wishes for interactions with their dogs.
May my child attend? Children under 10 are not allowed in adult dog socials. Well behaved children 10 and over are welcome. Children must be kept close, supervised and always respectful of owners wishes for interactions with their dogs.
are dogs matched up or separated?
Are the groups broken up by size?
Yes! There are different socials times for different sized dogs.
Are the groups broken up by energy levels or play styles?
YES! Not all dogs enjoy or appreciate the same level of play or social interactions. Our goal is to set up everyone to have a good time.
Puppies and pints playstyles are separated in the same play area utilizing x-pens.
Quarts and gallons have separate play sessions scheduled based on their playstyles.
Yes! There are different socials times for different sized dogs.
Are the groups broken up by energy levels or play styles?
YES! Not all dogs enjoy or appreciate the same level of play or social interactions. Our goal is to set up everyone to have a good time.
Puppies and pints playstyles are separated in the same play area utilizing x-pens.
Quarts and gallons have separate play sessions scheduled based on their playstyles.
Social rules & Etiquette:
- Wag the Dog and Company has the right to disallow any dog, puppy or human from attending any social. Not all dogs enjoy social interactions and others need assistance learning social skills.
- Limit 2 dogs per adult* handler. (*min. 18 yrs old)
- No human food allowed. Drinks in non-breakable containers are allowed.
- Dog treats are allowed and utilized frequently to promote quality play and impulse control.
- Dogs must be on leash until they are in the designated leash removal area.
- Once leash is removed, it must be kept with you at all times.
- Owners must stay in the room with their dog.
- Owners must have eyes on their dog at all times. This is interactive dog-and-you time!
- Owners must clean up after their dog using the provided cleaning supplies.
- Owners are responsible for their dog's behavior. Unsocial behavior will not be tolerated from dogs or their people.
- A certified trainer is available to monitor, assist and give guidance for specific behaviors, e.g. how to interrupt, redirect and continue safe friendly interactions.
- Failure to follow the trainer's guides to ensure safe play for the group will result in expulsion.
Vaccinations, spay/neuter and other medical info:
Must my dog be spayed or neutered?
YES. All dogs ages 7 months and up must be spayed or neutered to attend.
What vaccinations does my dog need:
YES. All dogs ages 7 months and up must be spayed or neutered to attend.
What vaccinations does my dog need:
- Puppies need a minimum: 1st round of the DHLP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus) and Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class AND their 1st round of de-worming.
- Adult dogs (6 months+) need a minimum: DHLP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus), Bordetella (Kennel Cough) and Rabies (if age appropriate) vaccines at least 48 hours prior to the first class.
- Additionally, we highly recommend a monthly preventative such as Heartguard Plus and the CIV (Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8) vaccination.
- Upload, email or bring your pup’s vaccination records to the first social. If we do not have them on file or you do not bring them, we cannot admit your pup into the social.