Little Stars Puppy Social Club

Your puppy’s introduction to the big wide world! Little Stars is designed to build all the skills your dog needs as they grow. This includes playtime to build healthy social skills, enrichment exercises to introduce them to novel objects and experiences, and bite-sized training exercises to jump-start their learning journey.

Groups are divided by age and vaccination status to ensure play is behaviorally and medically appropriate. As your puppy grows, they’ll stay with similarly aged dogs with exercises designed to meet their needs. Each class equips your dog with the skills to explore the world around them with calmness and confidence.

What to Expect

  • Puppies will have the opportunity to socialize with one another in a healthy, constructive manner. Playtime is supervised to ensure safe and positive interaction. This is the time for your puppy’s personality to shine!

  • Easy, accessible exercises to jump-start your puppy’s training journey. This sets them up for successful training down the road and teaches them to focus on you around distractions.

  • This program is trainer-led and is designed to educate puppy owners on dog body language. While your puppy is learning to interact with their peers, you can also gain a deeper understanding of your dog.

  • Puppies must be leashed and wearing a well-fitted collar or harness. Please bring plenty of treats for training exercises and come ready to play and learn!

    Shock and prong collars, retractable leashes, and head haltis are not permitted.

Little Stars Puppy Social Club - Twinkles

Twinkles is for puppies 2-4 months of age who have not yet received their first rabies vaccination. Training and enrichment exercises will be lighter, with a focus on introducing your puppy to the world around them.

If you are unsure if Twinkles is the right class for you, feel free to reach out!

Little Stars Puppy Social Club - Little Dippers

Little Dippers is for puppies 4-6 months of age who have already received their first rabies vaccination. Training and enrichment exercises may slightly increase in complexity to match your pup’s mental development.

If you are unsure if Little Dippers is the right class for you, feel free to reach out!

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for your pup’s first class.

Your Questions, Answered
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  • Socializing is an important part of puppy development. Playing with other puppies teaches valuable skills and appropriate social behaviors. In the long run, socialization helps your dog become more comfortable, confident, and well-rounded.

  • For puppies under 4 months of age, dog parks are full of germs and potential illnesses that your dog is not fully vaccinated against. Little Stars creates a safe, clean environment for dogs to explore without these potential dangers.

    For puppies 4 months and older, dog parks can still be quite overwhelming and unstructured. Little Stars is supervised play with age-appropriate playmates, making for a great introduction to playtime and appropriate social interaction.

  • No! Though play is an important part of socialization, it can also include exposure to a wide variety of real-life experiences. Our classes include playtime, bite-sized training exercises, and enrichment activities that expose your dog to a variety of experiences in a safe and controlled environment.

  • Twinkle is our young puppy group for dogs aged 2-4 months, more specifically those that have not yet received their Rabies vaccination. This creates a safe environment where young, under-vaccinated puppies are able to interact with little risk of exposure to illness.

    Little Dipper is for dogs aged up to 6 months who have received their Rabies vaccine. This vaccine unlocks a whole new world of opportunity for your pup that can be exciting but also overwhelming. Little Dippers offers a safe and inviting space to explore all the fun things their world has to offer!

  • Please bring your dog wearing a well-fitting collar or harness and a leash. Bring a supply of treats your dog loves for training and enrichment exercises.

    Prong or e-collars, retractable leashes, and slip leads are not permitted.