DogBasics Puppy Socialisation

Playtime for puppies!

The focus of the Puppy socialisation sessions is to let your puppy socialise and play, so the time will be spent with your puppy off lead, playing with the other puppies. During these socialisation sessions I will answer any questions you have about your puppy.

There is only one exercise you will be shown in the puppy socialisation sessions and that is how to protect your puppy. It is vital to make sure your puppy doesn't have any bad experiences with other dogs, children, other animals or inanimate objects. We want to give the puppies as many good experiences as possible, so that when they do come across a bad experience, their good experiences will out number the bad one. 

Learn about dog training / behaviour BEFORE you get your puppy!

Be pro-active and start your lessons before you've even collected your puppy, or while your puppy is not yet fully vaccinated. You can take the First Aid and Dog Language lessons before you even get your puppy OR before your puppy is fully vaccinated. The information you get in these lessons will help you create a solid and trusting relationship with your puppy, as you are preparing him to meet the world. Please read our article about puppies.

How do I book my puppy in for the socialisation sessions?

In order to join the puppy socialisation sessions, you must sign up and pay for the Introduction Course.

How old are the puppies in the lessons?

The puppies are welcome from the day that they are allowed out, after having finished their vaccinations. We don't really have a lid on the max age of the puppies that come to the socialisation sessions, but we do divide the puppies up in different groups, depending on their confidence. Generally the puppies over 4 months go to the Medium socialisation sessions and the puppies under 4 months go to the Small Breed socialisation sessions, but there are exceptions.

When are the lessons?

The puppy socialisation sessions are 30 minutes long each and you will find the dates and times for these session in the date list on the Introduction Course page. You choose how many and which sessions you want to attend. This gives you more freedom, so you can choose how much you want to socialise your puppy.

Small groups

Our courses are always held with small groups, so you can expect a maximum of 8 puppies in the socialisation sessions, ensuring the dog trainer has time to focus on and help each team (dog and dog owner) individually.

How much does it cost?

The socialisation sessions are free of charge as long as you have booked and paid for your Introduction Course. You can only sign up for the puppy socialisation sessions once you have booked in for the Introduction Course.

Where are the lessons held?

The puppy socialsation sessions will be held at our house; 2 Claypit Cottages, Luton Whitehill, Offley, Herts, SG5 3DN, click here here for a map. Offley is a village located between Luton and Hitchin, near Lilley, Charlton and Cockernhoe. We are near the boarder of Bedfordshire.

Puppy Training

To take your puppy to training classes, you need to book onto the Introduction Course first, after which you'll be given a list of lessons you can choose between. You will also be shown all of the basics you'll need, in the Introduction Course. Exercises such as recall, sit, down, stay, walking on lead without pulling, contact exercises, not jumping up and leave.

Pictures from previous Puppy Socialisation

Below are pictures from our puppy socialisation courses.