Puppy Social Severna Park Indoor (Severna Park Vet)

About the Class

Prerequisites:   Puppy must be between 8 weeks and 6 months of age. Puppy must have a recent vet check for wellness and proof of a “negative” fecal test.   Puppies do not need to have all vaccinations but must be under a vet’s care.  Class Description:   Puppies are constantly learning from their environment, so it's crucial to get them socialized early! Those first few weeks with your new puppy are incredibly important for shaping their behavior and ensuring they grow into well-adjusted dogs. Our Puppy Socialization Class is designed to help you navigate this critical window for socialization (8-16 weeks), when puppies are most receptive to new sights, sounds, smells, and experiences.  The class focuses on safe, guided interactions between the puppies, helping them learn to communicate and play appropriately with their peers. You’ll also learn what healthy puppy play looks like, and when interventions might be necessary. While it’s tempting to interact with all the adorable pups, we encourage owners to allow the puppies to engage primarily with each other.  Here are some key behaviors we monitor and address: -  Biting:  Puppies are learning boundaries, but biting is something we’ll gently interrupt to ensure safe play. -  Anxiety or Nervousness:  For more shy or clingy puppies, we’ll guide you in giving them space to build confidence. - Rough Play:  We keep a close eye on interactions to ensure no puppy is overwhelmed. If needed, assertive puppies may be managed with a leash or brief breaks behind a gate until they're ready to rejoin calmly.   Our goal is a positive experience for all puppies while maintaining a safe and fun environment. If any behaviors need extra management, our trainers will take the appropriate steps to keep things safe and comfortable for everyone involved. Important Notes:    If your puppy is in heat, we ask that you keep them home for the session.  Cancellation and Refund Info: Life happens, and we totally get it! If you find yourself unable to make it to class or need to bail within 3 hours of the session, here's the scoop –  there's a $15 cancellation fee headed your way. Shoot us a quick email at samantha@pawsandpossibilities.com to let us know what's up. Now, about that refund procedure for the “Drop-In” classes, we've got you covered! We'll handle that curveball by deducting the cancellation fee, and then, you'll get a partial credit for the rest of the class cost.