"Cathie is delightful, humorous, and reliable! Waffle, our pup, attended her puppy pre-school and socialization class, and not only did he learn a lot, but my husband and I did too." 
Yulim with Waffle


FREE PUPPY PLAY! For ages 9 to 16 weeks. 

Your Puppy's First Session is FREE!  WITH OPEN ENROLEMENT,  START ANYTIME!  

Our Puppy Play & Learn Group Socialization Program has been created to provide your puppy with a safe space to learn and practice their dog / dog social skills, helping to shape them into well adapted future Canine Citizens.   

Why do we accept puppies so young, at 9 weeks?  We operate our puppy socialization program and puppy preschool classes as per  "The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour (AVSAB), believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated." <<< click to read.

We take your puppy's safety very seriously,  sanitizing with Prevail Disinfectant, (used in shelters and veterinary offices), before and between all of our puppy programs!  

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WHAT IS PUPPY PLAY & LEARN?
Our Puppy Play & Learn Group Socialization program plays a critical role in helping puppies grow up to be future model canine citizens.   Bring your puppy, and watch and learn, while your puppy does too!   

Puppy Play & Learn is a SAFE SPACE, for your puppy to learn to:
  • practice their dog / dog social skills (how to speak and understand doggie language)
  • play appropriately
  • share space, toys and treats
  • learn how to settle before, during and after play
  • build confidence
  • experience novel objects
  • meet other people & children
  • learn bite inhibition, and so much more!  
Groups are all carefully planned, arranged and overseen by head trainer, Cathie Tims.  If your puppy is shy, timid or fearful, don't worry, we'll make sure to set your puppy, just like all the puppies, for success!

HOW DO I SIGN MY PUPPY UP?
As soon as you complete the puppy intake form, your puppy will be automatically enrolled to join the very next session!


WHEN DO THE SESSIONS RUN?
  • EVERY Wednesday at 5:30pm & 6:30pm.   A reminder is emailed out on Monday mornings. The schedule with the time and placement of your puppy is emailed on Tuesday evening. (CURRENTLY PAUSED)

  • EVERY Sunday at 4:30pm & 5:30pm.   A reminder is emailed out on Friday mornings. The schedule with the time and placement of your puppy is emailed on Saturday evening. 

  • Sessions are 40 minutes long, with a potty break mid way.    

WHERE ARE THE SESSIONS HELD?
  • Location: 305 Cedar Street, New Westminster, at our dedicated dog training facility.  
  • Parking: 2 hour free parking and pay parking in and around the centre.