BuiLd Social COmfort + Control

Social 3

indirect-contact socialization sessions for ages 1 - 2 yrs (1 year is optimal)

Cost: single session $40 | 4-session package $150

​Have you completed the Great Puppy Level and mastered Social 2 - comfort and calm around all kinds of social distractions when behind a partial barrier? If so, you are ready for the full immersion experience! In this class, we will turn up the challenge by having all barriers removed and turning the entire space into an indoor park setting. We bring the outdoors in with all kinds of distractions and you will get to practice your settle and focus work in the middle of it all!

Specifically, this class will provide exposure to the 3 tenets of socialization withOUT gates and sheets as barriers:

  • people and dogs

  • worldly sights and sounds

  • grooming and handling


This class functions as a great study hall opportunity to boost your results in the Wonder Level courses. You can expect the same material each session, but with the level of challenge adjusted depending on each person’s and dog's abilities. You are welcome to attend as many or as few as you want, and on your fourth session of practice, you will receive a graduation certificate for your work!

the goal: Confident puppies who are calm, comfortable and connected to their people in non-play social situations where there are no barriers

to maximize learning: Attend at least one before the Calm + Focus 3 and Skills 3 courses to help your pup with multifaceted learning at the Great Puppy Level!

  • 45 minute class

    up to 5 puppies per class (If you are the only one - free private session for you! That’s a $100 value!)

    Trainer will provide the same material each class. Each student will work at their own level of progress until meeting the set criteria for the next level. You get a certificate after 4 sessions!

  • After your pup is at least 1 year old, has completed Skills 2, and is approved by the Skills 2 trainer

    your puppy has NOT had any diarrhea, lethargy, coughing or sneezing within 24 hours

  • semi-hungry, semi-exercised, pottied puppy

    puppy who has not had any lethargy, coughing, vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours

    puppy with both a collar and a front-clip harness (harness preferred, not required)

    mat - small with slip-resistent backing

    high value treats and 2-3 chewies or food puzzles for your puppy to eat/chew/lick and a fun tug toy (we have those here for purchase)

    For the grooming exercises, we will be using a brush - you can use ours or bring your own!

  • Whenever possible, we love having the whole family involved! 

    For safety, children under 6 must have a second adult dedicated to their supervision. 

    Accompanied children who are 6 and older may attend if they can: 

    • remain calm around the puppies (no squealing, jumping, or running)

    • stay seated until it's their turn to train

    • follow directions and not disrupt class

    • refrain from approaching other puppies unless it's before or after class, and only if the other puppy shows comfortable body language and the puppy's parent gives permission

    This is for everyone's safety and positive experience! Because waiting and patience will be needed, our parents have had best success when bringing a few quiet kid activities (books, sketch pad and markers, ipad, snacks, etc), as well, in case they need something to do between turns or if they decide they don't want to participate. For more information about kids and puppies click here!

  • Cash Refund Window: Cash refunds will only be provided when requested within 72 hours of purchase AND when requested 12 hours prior to class start time.

    Cancellation due to illness: If you or your dog is sick in the within 24 hours prior to your service, please cancel and notify the office to determine if accommodations can be made.

    When cancelling Social 3 classes more than 12 hours in advance, the credit will go back onto your account for future use!

 

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Book as soon as you can; classes fill several weeks to a month in advance.

Puppies who have had any diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, or vomiting in the last 24 hours may not attend.

If you opted into email communications, check your inbox for your booking confirmation with the date and time of your class, plus pre–class instructions (separate email from your purchase receipt).

 
 

    • If you’re in the first position on the waitlist and a class spot opens, you’ll automatically be enrolled and you will receive a text and/or email notifying you. Auto enrollment stops 8 hours before class.

    • If you opted out of email and text communication, you will not receive a notification. Instead you can check your schedule from your online profile or through the Wonder Puppy app.

    • Get the full scoop on our waitlist policies. In order to be added to a waitlist, you will need at least 1 unused Social Puppy credit on your account. You can sign up for as many waitlists as you want so long as you have at least 1 credit! If you don’t get off of the waitlist, let us know and we’ll give you a refund!

    • If a class is FULL, the roster and the waitlist are both full.

  • If you can’t make your class for any reason, please let us know—cancel your class online by signing into your account and canceling your class from your schedule.

    Let us know directly by calling the office 503.697.7877 or emailing info@wonder-puppy.com.

    You won’t lose your class credit if you or your puppy are sick and you cancel within 12 hours of class — just let us know!

  • Use the calendar tool below (underneath “Find a Class”) to scroll between weeks!

  • Classes are held in our NW Portland studio between NW 17th and NW 18th next to the Sultan Cafe. We will open our doors at class start time.

    Please help us be good neighbors by avoiding lingering on the raised walkway to discourage puppies pottying on the raised walkway.