Happy Hound University Puppy Socialization Adventures

Are you the proud owner of a new puppy that needs a little more physical exercise and mental enrichment than you can currently give?

Overwhelmed at the prospect of getting your puppy out enough to socialize them?

Do you just need some HELP?!

Happy Hound University is proud to offer our premier service, Puppy Socialization Adventures!

What is a socialization adventure?

Unlike other dog walking companies who just focus on quick in and out potty trips for your puppy, our socialization adventures seek to offer your young puppy the best in enrichment and socialization by bringing them to local public spaces to expose them to the things they need to be socialized to (new people, seeing and hearing dogs from a distance, seeing traffic, bikes, etc.) Our socialization adventures focus on meeting your puppy's needs and socializing them to the world in a safe, fun manner!

About our enrichment specialist, Phil!

Phil is co-owner of Happy Hound University, LLC and has a long history of working with animals. Phil has worked at a small zoo as a trainer and care technician, managed the boarding kennel in an animal hospital, worked as a veterinary assistant, and volunteered in the shelter environment. In addition to our enrichment adventures program, Phil assists with our group puppy socials and puppy classes!

Who is eligible?

Puppies 24 weeks and under are eligible for this service. Past and current clients of Happy Hound University LLC are eligible for our socialization adventures program. If this is something you are interested in for your puppy but you are not a current client of ours, you will need to either sign up for one of our group classes or sign up for an in home foundation lesson as well as a follow up session so that Mary can get to know your puppy and assess if this program is the right choice for you.

How does it work?

You will start with a complimentary home visit where you'll show Phil where you keep treats, leashes, poop bags, water bowls, and how you'd like him to enter your home (garage code, key, if you'll be home, etc.).

Phil will arrive at your house during an agreed upon one hour window of time, load your pup into the car (and belt them in!), take them to that day’s location (approximately 5-15 minutes away from your home), and give them 45 minutes of socialization time, exercise, and mental stimulation.

While the aim with these adventures isn’t training (we'll be focusing more than anything on exposing your puppy to new things, for socialization purposes) we will reward and reinforce your puppy's check-ins, polite behavior in the presence of distractions, and ask for simple behaviors you have learned through your work with us!

At the end of our visit you will receive a text message or email update regarding how the adventure went and picture or video.

What does it cost?

Our socialization adventure costs $65.00 per session (approximately 60-90 minutes including drive time) OR you can buy a pack of 3 walks for $170.00 (a savings of $25!)

Socialization adventures are available weekdays.

Ready to get started? Email info@happyhounduniversity.com for complete information and see if this service is for you!