Puppy Socialization Class

The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life is considered the critical period for socialization (see the Puppy Socialization tab for more information.)      This 5-session class is designed to help your puppy become socialized to other puppies, learn bite inhibition, play properly with other puppies, gain confidence in their environment, and begin the basics (sit, down, here.)  This class is for puppies 8 to 16 weeks in age (puppies 17 to 22 weeks may still benefit from this class.)

Health Policy
Puppies may attend class 7 days after their first veterinary exam and vaccinations.  Your puppy must continue with the recommended schedule for exam and vaccinations until completed.  After registering for this class, a copy of your dog’s vaccination records must be emailed prior to the first class to show proof of vaccinations.  Send vaccination records to socialtailwaggers@gmail.com.

Any puppy with eye or nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, vomiting, loose stool, fleas, ticks, or skin irritations including missing hair or excessive scratching, should NOT attend class, and should see their veterinarian promptly.

As Of July 29, 2023, We Are Moving Our Puppy Classes Back To Laurel!!  We still have a few openings.

Course Information

WHEN:  Classes run every Saturday, 10:00 to 11:00 am. You must register for the classes in advance (see below).

WHERE:  Our new facility in Laurel; address and directions will be sent to you upon registration.  As of June, 2023, our Covid-19 Policy is: optional masking, however, we are still practicing social distancing and ask that all students maintain a 6 foot distance from students and instructor.

FEE:  Cost for 5 sessions is $125.00.

REGISTRATION:  Please contact us at the below number/email so we can check availability of space and register you directly.

For more information call Jody Broughton at  240-882-4765 or email at  socialtailwaggers@gmail.com.