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FREE Puppy Hour!
in Charlotte-Matthews

Start your pup on the right paw! 

At Central Bark, our mission is to nurture and enrich dogs’ lives – and what better way than through puppy socialization?! Positive experiences with new dogs, humans, and environments are a critical part of a puppy’s healthy social development.

These early experiences help your dog develop comfort and confidence and positively affect their lifelong emotional development, building a strong foundation for a healthy, happy, and socially appropriate dog.

Puppy Hour is a FREE supervised play and social hour for puppies over 12 weeks of age held every first and third Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. We invite you and your puppy to attend as many sessions as you would like until your pup reaches the age limit.

Benefits

Enrolling your puppy in our Charlotte-Matthews puppy socialization program offers numerous advantages for their development and well-being. Here’s what your furry companion can gain:

• Enhanced Comfort and Confidence: Introducing your dog to new environments cultivates a sense of assurance when encountering the unfamiliar, ultimately reducing anxiety.
• Positive Emotional Growth: Early socialization contributes to your dog’s emotional well-being, establishing favorable associations with fellow dogs, humans, and stimuli.
• Energy Release: Our program provides a secure arena for puppies to expend their boundless energy through play and exploration.
• Build Social Skills: Participation in a puppy group facilitates the acquisition of essential social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and establishing boundaries.
• Robust Foundation: Our puppy program lays a sturdy groundwork for your dog’s forthcoming well-being. It ensures their growth into a robust, cheerful, and socially adept canine.

In Our Puppy Program, Your Pup Will:

• Enjoy Off-Leash Playtime: Interact with other vaccinated puppies of similar age during off-leash play sessions.
• Receive Experienced Supervision: Be carefully supervised by experienced caregivers, ensuring safe and appropriate play.
• Socialize and Explore: Meet new dogs, people, toys, places, and experiences to foster socialization and adaptability.
• Face Age-Appropriate Challenges: Learn to handle different and interesting challenges suitable for their age, helping them become more comfortable with various experiences.

You will also receive a FREE Central Bark Puppy Parent Handbook, containing helpful tips for raising your healthy, happy, well-rounded puppy.

Rules & Requirements

• Age Range: Puppies between 8 and 16 weeks old.
• Limited Enrollment: Maximum of 6 puppies, determined by the number of attending puppy parents.
• Advance Registration: Registration in advance is required.
• Vaccination Proof: Proof of current Bordetella and DHPP vaccinations is necessary.
• Inclusive Participation: We encourage both parents and children to join
• Leash and Collar: Please bring a standard 6-foot leash (no retractable or flexi-leads in the lobby) and a quick-release collar. If your puppy usually wears a harness, you can bring that too.

If you have any questions, please call (704) 261-3061 or email cltmatthews@centralbarkusa.com