Right here, we have everything you need for your puppy socialization party! Â
Puppies need to be socialized with other pups and dogs, just like kids do. Â
They are not born knowing how to act around other dogs, for the most part. Â
They thrive from interaction with other dogs, so why not throw a party that introduces them to some potential new friends? Â
Check out how to throw your party here!
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What You Need for Your Puppy Socialization Party
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You need to know who you are going to invite to your party
- Are there any dogs in the neighborhood that you can invite over? Â
- What about people you have maybe met at the dog park?
- It is ok to invite other dogs over who maybe don’t ‘need’ the socialization, they can be of help in loosening your pup up and allowing him to warm up to other dogs. Â
Where are you going to hold this socialization party?
- Â Is your house a good place? Â
- If you have a fenced in yard and some room to run a bit, that might be a good place, your pup might feel a little more comfortable. Â
- Or on the flip side, he could feel more territorial, so maybe moving the party to a neutral location is best for him. Â
- If the weather is on the colder side you can consider talking to a doggie daycare facility and seeing if they will allow you to hold a little get together.
Puppies and dogs love toys! Â
- Have a bunch ready for them to play with. Â
- You want some tug toys, and definitely some tennis balls. Â
- You can even set them up in glass jars and have all the toys on display for when your puppy and doggie guests arrive. Â
- It is all about presentation because the dogs will appreciate it so much! Â (Not really, but their owners might think it is cool).
Related:Â 5 Adorable Puppy Toys Your Dog is Begging For!
 You need food at your party!
- Â Whether you decide if you want to provide food for the guests owners or not is up to you, but you should have some cool treats for the pups! Â
- We have tons of delicious treat recipes here, or you can search my fave, Pinterest, for some fun cakes for the dogs or homemade dog treats. Â
- Be sure to have plenty of water as well. Â We want well-hydrated pups at this party! Â
Dogs like games right?
 Try this:
- Get a few of those Kongs
that you can fill with treats (like peanut butter
)
- And tie a string on them
- And hang them from a broomstick. Â
- Think of it as the donut eating game you set up for kids. Â The pups can jump up and try to get their treat down off the string. Â Plus it acts as a nice party favor too!
- For more fun games, check out our favorite games to play with your dog this spring!
Are you ready to start planning your puppy socialization party? Â
Pick some super cute invites, whether they are paper or electronic and send them out to all your doggie loving friends! Â Let them know your new pup needs to meet some of her kind and make some friends; I am sure they will be more than happy to bring their four-legged friend over for a visit!
Have you planned a puppy socialization party? Â Have you ever attended one? Â Share your experience with us in the comment section below!
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Tabatha started her freelance content writing career well over a decade ago, years before joining the DogVills team. She loves writing about dogs (currently a beautiful Shepherd and a newly rescued pit bull) and sharing her experience with new owners. Tabatha also owns her own boudoir photography business and works as a school nurse. In her downtime, she loves hanging out with her children and husband in their Florida home.
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