Give your puppy the best start during these crucial first months at home!
Our four-week Day School program provides a solid foundation of behaviors and socialization, guided by our qualified staff.
Read what veterinarians have to say about puppy socialization.
Program Includes
- Day School: Monday – Thursday (Drop-off program for 4 weeks)
- Evening Training Class: Fridays (6-week group class)
- Daily in person communication with your trainer at pick-up/drop-off to address any concerns as well as give you training tips to best meet your pups needs and the goals you have for them.
That’s 16 private training sessions (Monday–Thursday) plus a 6-week group class (Fridays)—a total of 23 training sessions!
Puppy Day School helps your pup develop proper behavior and social skills while guiding you through the joys and challenges of puppy-hood. We’ll build a strong foundation to help your puppy grow into a well-rounded family member.
After completing Puppy Day School, ongoing training is essential to reinforce and build on your puppy’s progress during this critical stage.
What Your Puppy Will Learn
- House and crate training
- Enrichment activities
- Socialization and confidence building
- Learning how to live with humans
- Having fun and making new friends
Cost
Total: $1,300
Deposit: $100 (reserves your spot)
Remaining Balance: $1,200 (due 3 days before start date)
Vaccination Requirements
- Your puppy has lived in your home for at least one week.
- 1 or more distemper & parvo vaccination. (This is often listed on your receipt as a combo shot, “DA2P” or similar.)
- Bordetella vaccination (canine cough/kennel cough)
- Negative fecal test performed by your vet, or the breeder/rescue’s vet. We will need permission to obtain negative fecal results from your veterinarian.
- On regular, maintenance, parasite prevention as recommended by your veterinarian.
What to bring for puppy
We will feed your pup 2 times a day (breakfast and lunch) through food dispensing enrichment toys. You will need to supply your pups own food for these two mealtimes.
We will feed your pup breakfast as soon as they are dropped off.
For sanitation purposes please leave all toys, bedding, and bowls at home.
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off hours from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick up hours from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (late fees may apply)
Enroll Today
Your pup must be between the ages of 8 weeks to 9 months at the start of the 4 week session.
**Only enroll in Puppy Day School, we will take care of the rest.
Victoria R.
client
Family Dog has been amazing for me and my pup! We started with Puppy Day School and have taken many of their other classes. Each class has helped strengthen my bond with my pup and has even given me the confidence to break into dog competitions! Life really is better with a well-trained dog!
Jennifer C.
client
The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life are the most critical for socialization. This is the window when both fears and confidence are formed, and learning happens at an incredibly fast rate. While dogs can continue learning throughout their lives, nothing compares to how quickly and effectively they absorb information during this early developmental period.
As a veterinarian, I frequently see dogs whose lack of early socialization has left them fearful—sometimes to the point of being unsafe. I get asked about behavioral issues in at least half of my appointments, which speaks volumes about how common and serious these challenges are.
When I brought home my own puppies, I was determined to make the most of their socialization period. I wanted them to grow into confident, adaptable dogs who could go anywhere with me and handle a variety of situations calmly and happily. That’s why I was thrilled to discover Family Dog’s Puppy Day School.
Enrolling my pups was an easy decision. The program provided structured training and socialization while I was at work—so much more beneficial than leaving them in a kennel all day. Not only were their bodies cared for, but their minds were actively engaged. That mental stimulation paid off in the evenings, when we were able to enjoy calm, quality time together.
One of the biggest bonuses for me was seeing them integrate the socialization checklist developed by my favorite veterinary behaviorist. This level of thoughtfulness and evidence-based practice really impressed me.
For puppy owners who are new to training, the Friday group classes are invaluable. They tie everything together and guide you on how to reinforce training at home. Because let’s face it—training only works if you consistently practice it in your everyday environment.
The staff at Family Dog are not only kind but impressively knowledgeable. When one of my dogs struggled with a particular skill, they immediately worked with me to find an alternative approach that worked better for her. That level of support made a huge difference.
Today, I have two well-adjusted dogs who love going to class, and I wholeheartedly recommend Puppy Day School to all of my clients with new puppies.
