At Bark Avenue Daycamp we understand that puppies are very impressionable, they absorb a great deal of information at a very young age. Their first few months are critical because they’re learning how to perceive and respond to the world around them.

Whether you live in Elgin, Hoffman Estates, St Charles or Arlington Heights, creating positive learning experiences and socialization can help prevent the development of behavioral problems such as fear, anxiety and/or aggression when exposed to something new. The more you can expose your puppy to a variety of people, dogs and environments (sights, sounds, and textures) the better chance you have at raising a well balanced and confident dog. As their confidence builds, the anxiety and/or fear around new experiences will decrease.

Whether it’s attending our puppy playtime, puppy pre-school or basic obedience classes, these are all great opportunities to begin exposing your puppy to new experiences and begin their puppy training. Dog training not only teaches your puppy good manners, but it builds a mutual bond and enriches your relationship!

Puppy Playtime

When: Sundays, 12:00-1:00pm
Duration: one hour per session
Cost: FREE!

Puppy Playtime is a great opportunity for play and socialization with other puppies in a safe and supervised environment. Our goal is to create a positive experience for your puppy while they meet new fur’ends, explore a new environment, gain confidence and have fun. Your pup will certainly be ready for a nap afterwards!

This class is recommended for puppies ages 8-24 weeks. Puppy Playtime is open to all clients and non-clients.