Here at Notre Dog Academy our internationally certified trainers are passionate about setting you and your new puppy up for success! We have developed a program to help you achieve your training and socialization goals using the safest, fastest, and easiest methods possible, with all of the support you need!

Our Social Puppy Program consists of three parts:

A hybrid off and on leash 6 week course to socialize your puppy and teach you the skills you need to train your own puppy when we are not there to help
Single-subject workshops for when you need a little extra help in one particular area
Puppy socialization sessions (Preschool) that take place in a safe, clean, environment with certified trainers to help teach your puppies to make good decisions in social situations - and you get to watch live and learn extra tips about body language and socialization!

Puppy Requirements:

- 14 weeks or younger at the time of enrollment in the 6 week course
- Have all appropriate vaccines for their age (can start a minimum of 2 weeks after their first set given by a veterinarian*)
- Record of recent dewormer or a clear fecal

Did your vet say to wait until they are fully vaccinated? Send them the links below to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's position statement and our cleaning procedures and ask them what they think!

https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Puppy-Socialization-Position-Statement-FINAL.pdf

https://notredog.com/about-us#block-16666

Veterinary experts have known that waiting to socialize is much more dangerous than starting early in safe environments since 2008!

* Our policy requires puppy vaccines to be given by a veterinarian to ensure that cold chains and proper handling requirements for the vaccines themselves were followed. Some sources for owners to purchase vaccines have been known to store them improperly before they are sold.