In-Person Puppy Socials!
Cancelled until further notice
12/1/20:
WE REGRET THAT PUPPY SOCIALS ARE
TEMPORARILY CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Due to the rise in covid-19, we have temporarily cancelled all puppy socials until it is safe to resume. We hope to see you soon, but will have to wait until we receive the "go ahead" from County officials.
Please join our mailing list (below) for up-to-date announcements on class offerings!
For Puppies 9 to 16 Weeks Old
$28
- Number of classes: Ongoing
- Frequency: Mondays
- Duration: 45 minutes
- No Drop Ins!
- Limited to 8 pups with social distancing
- One person per puppy
- Register and pay in advance
- No Refunds
ALL SOCIALS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
For Puppies 9 to 16 Weeks Old: Cancelled
Puppy Socials in times of COVID
We know you want to socialize your puppy! We understand the importance of socialization and are doing our best to socialize as many puppies as possible.
We are providing our award winning, caring and fun socials while keeping humans and puppies safe as we follow COVID safety protocols.
Details about our Socials:
- The Pet Food Express in Walnut Creek is the only facility where we can safely socialize your puppy. We will resume socials at our other locations when it is safe to do so. Please join our announcements list for up-to-date information
- We ask for your consideration of other puppies when registering: the demand is more than we can offer and ask that you limit your enrollment to 3 socials while we try to accommodate as many puppies as we can
- Puppy parents will observe their puppies while following physical distancing guidelines.
- We regret that we cannot offer refunds for missed socials
We Nurture Puppy Play!
BravoPup socials are specially designed for pups 9 to 16 weeks old. We provide a safe and comfortable environment where your pup will learn to build lifelong social skills. Our socials provide:
- Safety: A sanitized space for your pup to to become a confident and well-adjusted dog
- Variety: Friendly and educational interactions with new puppies
- Training: To identify, prevent, and modify fearful and aggressive behaviors
- Supervision: Our expert instructors directly supervise all puppy play
- Exercise: You’ll have a tired puppy! A really, really tired puppy!
Puppy Social Location Info
Our puppy socials are held in a sanitized space that is divided into two parts. The younger and shyer pups get their own protected area to explore safely. Then, when they are ready, they can join the more confident group in the adjoining space (we call it the rowdy room).
Under our constantly watchful eyes, puppies learn how to build healthy relationships with one another. Socials are a great way for puppies to enjoy interactions with other puppies and their people while burning off energy!
Early socialization is critical for your pup’s development. According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s (AVSAB) Position Statement on this topic: “In general, puppies can start puppy socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first de-worming. They should be kept up to date throughout the class.”
If you are concerned about the risk of outdoor exposure while your pup in still receiving his vaccine series, we encourage you to carry your pup to and from your vehicle when you attend our socials.
Requirements & Information
- You must pre-register and pay before your pup's social
- Space is limited so please register early. Socials will be closed when registration reaches capacity
- Bring your pup’s vaccination records to the first social. If you do not bring them, we cannot admit your pup into the social
- Your pup must be in your home for at least 10 days before his or her first social
- Your pup must have a minimum of one set of Distemper/Parvo vaccines and the first deworming at least 10 days prior to the first social and should be kept up-to-date on vaccines thereafter
- We are strongly recommending to vaccinate against Canine Flu for all dogs. Canine Influenza virus H3N2/H3N8 (CIV) starting at 8 weeks of age, then again 3 to 4 weeks later
- Socials are for young pups to enjoy themselves, NOT for working on aggressive behaviors. If your pup is not having a good time and/or is upsetting other puppies you will be asked to leave. We simply do not want your pup’s behavior to get worse at the social or frighten other puppies! Thanks for understanding
Come out and get your puppy socialized during this important time in their lives!
Puppy Social Registration
