Puppy Playgroups for Socialization

Make time for play

Puppy Playgroups

Please read all details below prior to registering. Playgroups are for our training student pups 8 to 20 weeks of age.

Start Date	Skip Dates	End Date	Day	Start Time	End Time	Location	Price
Jun 15, 2025	None	Jun 15, 2025	Sunday	2:00pm	3:00pm	Dog Spa 32 W.25th St	$40
Jun 17, 2025	None	Jun 17, 2025	Tuesday	5:45pm	6:45pm	Beasty Feast 327 West 14th St	$40
Jun 18, 2025	None	Jun 18, 2025	Wednesday	5:45pm	6:45pm	Beasty Feast 327 West 14th St	$40
Jun 19, 2025	None	Jun 19, 2025	Thursday	6:30pm	7:30pm	Dog Spa 32 W.25th St	$40
Jun 21, 2025	None	Jun 21, 2025	Saturday	11:30am	12:30pm	Dog Spa 32 W.25th St	$40
Jun 22, 2025	None	Jun 22, 2025	Sunday	2:00pm	3:00pm	Dog Spa 32 W.25th St	$40

Socialization Through Play

Puppy and dog socialization classes in NYC

Curriculum

There are no transfers to other sessions nor refunds for play group registrations. Please do not ask us to make an exception. When registering you are agreeing to this policy.
Please arrive at least five minutes prior to the group. Late arrivals can be disruptive to the pups, most especially those who are in the process of developing confidence in a social setting.
Two pup family members may attend with each pup, unless the session can accommodate one person per pup. At least one legal guardian/owner must be present.

Details of our dog play classes

Health Department mandated proof of vaccines, which vary according to age, are required. You must bring a printed copy to your first class or playgroup to give to the instructor to keep on location and you must bring an updated copy once your pup turns 16 weeks of age.

For dogs under 16 weeks, at least one round of vaccines is required. The veterinarian’s signature is not required on this document for dogs under 16 weeks of age. For dogs 16 weeks and older, the Health Department requires a signature from the veterinarian and must include rabies, parvovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus, bordetella, and distemper. If your veterinarian chooses not to give your pup one or more of these vaccines, we must have a signed letter from them stating that it is contraindicated.

Learn more about the benefits of early puppy training and socialization:

Please take a look at the following letter from Dr. R.K. Anderson, which specifically addresses the issue of puppy vaccinations and socialization: Puppy Socialization

We created the first Puppy Play Groups for our training students in New York City 35 years ago. Trainer moderated play with other pups during a pup’s critical period of development sets a foundation for safe and enriching encounters with dogs throughout their lifetime. Playgroups are also a terrific outlet for mental and physical energy which serves to best support healthy behavioral development.

Our goal is to help puppy parents by providing a place where they can confidently provide their pups with opportunities to develop and improve social skills. Puppy play groups are for pups from 8-20 weeks, are for one hour, and are moderated by our experienced trainers.