Highly Recommended Activity
 

Puppy Socials
Puppy Socials are hour-long play sessions where puppies get to play off-leash in a supervised setting. 

Why should my puppy attend a Social? 
Puppies who get to play with lots of different puppies during their early months learn how to communicate better with other dogs, learn confidence around other dogs, and are much more well-adjusted as adults.  
 

Just playing with other dogs in your house or the neighbor's dog isn't enough - they need to learn to be comfortable around unfamiliar dogs too.  Dogs have different communication styles and the more dog language your puppy understands the less likely there is to be a misunderstanding between dogs.  Supervision is important when puppies play too. Shy puppies can get bullied and become fearful.

Also, at this young age a puppy is learning how to use their teeth.  We want them to learn how to inhibit their bites so that their teeth don't damage other dogs or people when they're adults.  Simply telling them "NO" when they bite won't teach them anything about jaw pressure. 

Who is eligible to attend Puppy Socials? 
Puppy Socials are for puppies aged 8 weeks to 6 months.  Check the Internet to find one that fits your needs.

 

 

Links     

Recommended Vets
Pacifica Pet Hospital
(650) 359-3685
Dr. Gary Hurlbutt
www.pacificapet.com

San Francisco Pet Hospital
(415) 931-8312
Dr. Morris Lee
www.sfpethospital.com

All Animals Emergency Hospital
415) 566-0531
1333- 9th Avenue
nights, weekends & holidays
www.allanimalsemergency.com

San Francisco Veterinary Specialists
24 hr. Multispecialty Referral & Critical Care Facility
600 Alabama St. at 18th,
(415) 401-9200
www.sfvs.net 

Sam's Clinic Veterinary Specialists
489 Miller Avenue
Mill Valley
415-380-0500
www.TheSamsClinic.com

 Michael Schneider, D.C.
3637 Sacramento St, S. B
415-292-7878
www.michaelschneiderdc.com

Recommended Boarding & Kennels

Tappen Hill
(707) 824-9100
www.tappenhill.com

Happy Pets Inn
(707) 939-1919
no website

Recommended Groomer
Michelle
Beauty and the Beasts
537 Taraval St
(415) 681-6346

Dog Food Recommendations
www.consumersearch.com/dog-food

ASPCA Poison Control
www.aspca.org
(888) 426-4435