Playgroups

Playgroups are trainer supervised sessions for dogs to socialize with other dogs. While playgroups are especially beneficial for puppies during their prime socialization period, structured playgroups are also a great opportunity for adult dogs to receive physical exercise and practice good social skills. During playgroups, trainers carefully read dog body language to ensure all dogs are playing appropriately, and ideally reinforce skills like recall and checking in with owners – making them a good alternative to public dog parks. When choosing socialization opportunities, look for playgroups that are supervised by certified trainers, maintain small group sizes, and pair dogs of similar size and temperament.