Puppy
Socialization &
Exploration
This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks of age. Maximum age for registration is 13 weeks.
About Puppy Socialization & Exploration
Cost: $230 + GST
This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks of age. Maximum age for registration is 13 weeks. This is a sensitive period of learning for all puppies. The more positive experiences they have with other dogs, people, and different environments, the more confident they will be in the future. Join us for a fun, positive and Fear Free Class.
There will be an orientation webinar that you’ll need to complete online prior to the first class.
For this class, you’ll need to bring:
- a clicker,
- 6ft leash,
- your puppy’s favourite treats, a “place” mat (a non-slip mat such as a yoga or bathmat)
Location: Companion Veterinary Clinic
Prerequisites: Dogs over 6 months of age and must be fully vaccinated, including Bordetella.
What's Included?
4 Sessions
Puppy Socialization and Exploration is 4 one-hour training sessions
Exclusive Resources
After registration, you'll receive exclusive access to online resources including, handouts, training videos and more!
Flipbooks
After each class, you'll receive a digital flipbook with handouts covering the discussions in class and step by step training videos
Private Training
Puppy class participants receive discounted private sessions (for up to 6 months), and access to walk & train sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
Puppies will have the opportunity to socialize with their classmates at the beginning and end of each class. Puppies are separated by play style to ensure a successful playtime experience. Initially, if your puppy is uncertain about playing they will be given an opportunity to watch from behind a baby gate where they can feel safe, until they gain the confidence to join in.
No, unfortunately we don’t offer make up classes. Each class has 5 stations set up (one for each puppy), so we don’t have the space for an extra puppy in a future session.
That depends! Send us an email to training@companionvet.ca with your puppy’s date of birth and breed, and we’ll check the class roster to see if we have other participants of a similar age and size that we can potentially match them with during playtime. Generally speaking, unless your puppy is a small breed, they will feel more comfortable in Puppy Foundations instead.
If you see this while trying to register it means that the next class is currently full. Classes typically run monthly, and sometimes if we get enough people on the waitlist, we’ll add extra sessions. Email us if you’re interested.
The maximum number of puppies for this class is 5. Each class has a certified trainer and an assistant.
Yes! We believe that training a new puppy should involve the whole family, and your children are welcome to attend with you. Our class is set up with stations around the clinic, and there are a couple of stations in exam rooms, so depending on the size of your family, it may feel a bit cramped.