A Unique, Low Cost, Puppy Socialization Class Is Now Being Offered In Centennial, Colorado

CENTENNIAL, Colo. - April 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic in Centennial, Colorado, in conjunction with Denver Dream Dog, is excited to announce that they are now offering low-cost puppy socialization classes at their clinic to both clients and non-clients on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. “Safe puppy socialization classes are one of the most important activities for pet owners to participate in when their puppies are still young and impressionable.” states Carie Grant, owner and trainer for Denver Dream Dog.  These classes set the puppies up for a positive and happy approach to other dogs, people, car rides and new environments.  “One of the bonuses of our class is that we hold them within the veterinary clinic – right there in the treatment room.  This allows these puppies to get used to the sights, smells and surfaces in an environment they will be visiting at least yearly for their entire lives.  Talk about creating a positive correlation to what can be a very scary place to visit!  Treats are the name of the game with these little guys while they are here with us in the clinic!”

The cost to participate is a mere $5/class or $20/unlimited until the pup reaches 20 weeks old.  Companion Animal Hospital and Carie felt it was important to have this type of experience available to new puppy owners at a minimal cost.  The money collected goes directly back into the class in treats, clickers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, oral rinse, toys, goodies for holidays and much more.  

In addition to being inexpensive, the topics for each class are based on the needs of the puppy owners participating at that time.  If biting is a big issue for an owner that week, this will become one of the topics addressed.  Their classes do not have a rigid outline they expect cover with a designated “start” and “end” date.  Instead, their core topics such as nail trims, teeth brushing, sitting, beginning loose-leash walking, clicker training, and confidence building obstacle courses rotate in a loose 12 week cycle; again, this meets the immediate needs of the puppy owners participating.

The Puppy Playgroup is held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 until 7:00. The puppies and their owners have been having so much fun in the first few classes that they have been going a bit longer!  All members of the family are encouraged to attend.

Companion Animal Hospital is located at 8205 S. Holly St. in Centennial.  The clinic is located on the North West corner of County Line Road and Holly Street near the Rockies store, McDonalds and Monster Golf.  Although it isn’t required, the veterinary clinic asks that you call ahead of time to put your puppy’s name on the list of attendees.  If you are not a client of the clinic, you are still very much a welcome guest.  You will need to bring a copy of your puppy’s current age-appropriate vaccination records.  The clinic is open all day, 7 days a week from 8:30am until 5:30pm, except on Wednesdays when they are open until 7:00pm.  They can be reached anytime during those hours at 303-779-5525.