Update: due to the pandemic, Puppy Playtime is suspended until further notice. Reach out for other socialization options until playtime resumes.

Cost: Free!

When: Saturday’s and Sunday’s

Time: 1:00pm

The undeniable importance of early socialization can not be understated. The goal time period for socialization is 7-24 weeks old. The rule of thumb for puppy socialization is to make it a goal to meet at least 100 new people and 100 new dogs every month during that time period. Studies show that socializing your young puppy with other dogs, people, and animals between 7-24 weeks of age drastically decreases the chance of reactivity when the dog gets older. At Petco, we offer a free Puppy Playtime Seminar at 1:00 pm, every Saturday and Sunday. This gives you and your puppy a special opportunity to be around unfamiliar dogs, unfamiliar people, in an unfamiliar environment. Socializing early and frequently puts your dog in a position for success as the puppy grows up and decreases the need to desensitize the dog to these kind of stimuli later in life.

*Proof of vaccinations required. Puppies must be 8 weeks or older up to 6 months old.