noble Puppy Socials
Serving Portland Puppies Aged 8-20 WEEKS
LOCATION: NOBLE WOOF CANINE EDUCATION CENTER
8502 SE STARK ST, PORTLAND, 97216
Our puppy socials stand out as an exceptional opportunity for your young pup to thrive. With a focus on positive reinforcement and expert guidance, we create a supportive environment where your puppy can learn and grow alongside their peers.
At Noble Woof, we understand the importance of early socialization in shaping well-rounded and confident dogs. Our puppy socials are designed to provide structured interactions that promote positive behavior and healthy development. Led by experienced trainers, our sessions prioritize gentle encouragement and reward-based training techniques, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for both pups and owners alike.
Join us and discover the difference that proper socialization can make in a young dog’s life. Together, let's lay the foundation for a lifetime of happiness and companionship.
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set your puppy up for long term success!
Improper socialization is a leading causes of behavior problems in adult dogs.
Our puppy socialization classes are led by certified professionals who will help your puppy form positive associations with other dogs and people as well as novel surfaces, sounds, and handling.
Watch and Learn in the video below!
Wednesday Afternoons at 4:30pm
(*Until April 24th)
Wednesday Evenings at 6:00pm
(*Until April 24th)
*Starting the first week of May 2024, Puppy Socials are moving to Tuesdays at 6:00pm and Thursdays at 4:30pm. We’re excited to be able to expand this valuable service to meet the needs of more puppies and their people!
Tuesday Evenings at 6:00pm
(Starting April 30th, 2024)
Thursday Afternoons at 4:30pm
(Starting May 2nd, 2024)
Puppy Socials cannot be booked directly from the website within 24 hours of the event. If you’re interested in joining and want to see if we have room, text Katrina at 971.246.7754 and we’ll do our best to get you and your puppy signed up!
What To Expect
While the main focus of these socials will be learning how to play appropriately with other puppies, socialization isn’t just about meeting other puppies. There are all kinds of sights, sounds, and smells our puppies need to learn about. Puppy classes should include opportunities for puppies to investigate novel objects at their own pace with lots of positive reinforcement. Umbrellas, masks, scooters, vacuums, different surfaces, and much more will be incorporated into classes for a comprehensive socialization experience.
INDOOR CLASS: 1st ROUND OF VACCINES REQUIRED
5 PUPPIES PER CLASS
45 minute lesson
Minimum of TWO TRAINERS PER CLASS (usually more!)
COST: $35.75 per puppy
We encourage you to stay and observe the lesson!
CLASS POLICIES
NO DOG PARKS: Dog parks are breeding grounds for disease. If your puppy is visiting dog parks please stop going and request a fecal test from your vet to be performed 7 days after the last dog park visit. Only if your puppy tests negative are they permitted to attend our socials.
DIARRHEA OR VOMITING: Your puppy will be asked to leave class immediately if they have diarrhea or vomiting in class. A negative fecal test result from the vet will be required to return to class.
ONE ROUND OF VACCINES REQUIRED: All puppies 16 weeks and younger must have received at least one round of DHPP vaccinations at least seven days prior to their participation in class and proof of vaccinations must be provided.
PROTECTED FROM DISEASE: All puppies must be on a regular vaccination schedule during class.
MONTHLY PREVENTATIVES: All puppies must be on regular monthly flea, tick, and heart worm prevention
ILLNESS: Do not bring your puppy to class if they are vomiting or have diarrhea.
Included Upon Purchase
Noble Puppy Socialization Video
Upon enrollment you will be sent a link to sign up for our Noble Woof Learning Library with a link to access our 60 minute Puppy Socialization and Training video packet.
Why is puppy socialization so important?
A young brain has incredible neuroplasticity and therefore puppyhood is the most advantageous time to help them safely learn about the world around them and to help them learn healthy and appropriate ways to react and respond to novel objects and circumstances in their environment. Exposure isn’t enough.
A lack of positive socialization during puppyhood is a leading causes of behavior problems for dogs in adult life.
Can I Enroll My Older than 20 Week Puppy?
Unfortunately we cannot make exceptions for puppies who are older than 20 weeks. We know your puppy is pawsome, but they are in a very different developmental transition after 20 weeks and play styles change dramatically. Older puppies may put younger ones at risk of having a bad experience and forming negative associations.
Great news! Our Puppy 101:Foundations Class accepts puppies up to 20 weeks old at the start of the class.
New to Socialization? Or Is your Puppy struggling with it?
During the age of around eight to twenty weeks, we recommend everyone explore a safe classroom setting Puppy Social run by Certified Professional Dog Trainers. However, in our experience, the classroom setting is not always a successful starting point for socialization for every puppy. Every dog is different! During this developmental age your puppy may not enjoy or feel safe enough to learn in a classroom setting right away. We may have to build up to it. The classroom setting is a valuable tool and is definitely worth trying. That said, if you see ANY persistent stress behavior or your puppy cannot be soothed, you can and should take a break from the lesson with your puppy. If it is still not working for you and your puppy, you can and should go home early. Please try to speak with one of the trainers for support before you leave.
If you or your puppy is struggling we will gladly provide alternative resources and recommendations to socialize your puppy in alternative ways.