PLAY & TRAIN
Authentic Canine’s Play & Train Socials assist in real-world challenges like impulse control, responsiveness during play, and social confidence for puppies & adult dogs of all ages!
WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm
$35 + GST
Located at Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre
(at Mile Zero Brewing)
4495 Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin, BC V9C 3Z3

PLAY & TRAIN SOCIALS
Looking to build your dog’s confidence, practice skills around distractions, and enjoy time with canine friends in a controlled environment? Join our new Play & Train Socials! Designed for dogs of all sizes and ages, this class combines supervised play and skill-building in a safe setting. Whether your pup is a social butterfly or needs a confidence boost, we are here to guide you with both, with slow introductions for shy pups and energetic play sessions for confident ones. We strive to create a safe atmosphere where dogs can warm up at their own pace, learn to read and respond to body language cues from other dogs, and rehearse appropriate play under the supervision of experienced trainers.
Authentic Canine’s Play & Train Socials assist in real-world challenges like impulse control, responsiveness during play, and social confidence. From improving self-handicapping and developing healthy play styles, we’ll cover essential skills for social success!
These weekly play & train sessions are suitable for friendly, social dogs & puppies, as well as shy dogs who may show a cautious interest in other dogs and just need the right environment to thrive with their social skills.
Play & Trains are NOT suitable for dogs who have a history of reactive barking, lunging, growling, snapping, or biting at other dogs. If you are looking to improve on your adolescent dog’s social skills who display any of the above behaviours, please contact us for a Private Training Consultation and we will work out a customized training plan to help your dog.
For additional socialization and training,
check out our Group Classes and our specialized Puppy Day Training Camp or Teen Day Training Camp!
REQUIREMENTS:
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Ages 8+ weeks (puppies and adult dogs welcome!)
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Proof of updated vaccinations:
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Puppies 16 weeks & under – on track with puppy vaccination schedule;
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adult dogs – current DAPP core vaccines.
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Bordetella (kennel cough vaccine) is highly recommended.
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Friendly toward dogs & people. Shy or timid dogs are welcome.
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Not necessary for puppies under 5 months, we will help your puppy with this!
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NOT suitable for reactive or aggressive dogs.
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For newly rescue adopted dogs over 9 months of age:
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we recommend 1-3 months to settle into their new home with you before attending socials.
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Contact Us with questions about navigating this adjustment.
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WEDNESDAYS at 5:30pm
$35 + GST
Pre-registration is required to secure your spot each week.
If hoping to book a day and don’t see availability on the booking calendar, please Join Our Waitlist so we can contact you if a spot opens up!
We are not able to *test* adolescent or adult dog’s unknown play skills in these sessions (puppies under 5 months with unknown play skills are welcome, we will help with socialization!)
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For help with adult dog new or poor social skills, book a Private Training Consultation
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Located at Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre
(at Mile Zero Brewing)
4495 Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin, BC V9C 3Z3
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REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
All socials are non-refundable. Sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled up to 1 week prior to the session date. If less than 1 week prior, cancelling or rescheduling will be possible only if we are able to fill your spot (exceptions will be made for emergencies). For cancellations within the allotted time frame, a credit will be issued for the full amount.