Socializing your puppy at a young age is one of the best things you can do to create a happy, enjoyable companion. It prevents behavioral issues from happening in the future and can actually be quite a fun process. Our 3-week+ course covers a list of topics + socialization with objects, people and other puppies.

Course Covers: Play biting, chewing, barking, house training, jumping, grooming tools, how to properly socialize your pup, basic first aid, object socialization, handling exercises, off-leash play and much more…

Object Socialization: While in puppy pre-school, your dog will encounter many things they will need in order to be properly socialized. They will get to meet and greet a variety of different ages of people and puppies. We will socialize them with objects such as: Teeter Totter, Wooden stairs, Vacuum, Wheel Chair, Puppy Swing, Trampoline, Ball Pit and more.

Handling Exercises: During this time, we will socialize your puppy with other people and puppies.

Topics: Each week, there will be new topics covered that will help you better understand your puppy. Also at this time, our trainer will answer any questions that you may have concerning your puppy.

Preschool:  Every Saturday morning at 10:30 pm (except holidays).

Price: $105 per pup for 3 weeks of training. 1 Free night Puppy Play night

Requirements: For puppies ages 7-16 weeks. Puppies must be started on their Distemper series, current on Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough), Fecal. Pre-enrollment is required.

What to Bring: A toy that will keep them busy, treats, leash & collar

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

To Register: Pre-enrollment is required. Call 248-363-6262 to get your puppy started or with questions.

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Here at Union Lake Pet Services, we are dedicated to giving your puppy the best start possible.

Program: This drop-off program is for puppies 8-20 weeks old. Your puppy can come in the morning and stay for a day of fun! Your puppy will be assigned a trainer who will send you pictures and videos during the day. At pick up time, you will meet with your trainer for 30 minutes and hear about your pup’s day.
Each day will be different while your puppy is here. Activities for the day may include:

• Daycare
• Working on play-biting
• Working on not jumping up
• Grooming (introducing grooming tools)
• Object socialization
  • Teeter, tunnel, tippy table
  • Vacuum, wheel chair, trampoline
  • Teeth brushing, handling exercises

Price: $62 per day, $180 for 3 days

Requirement: Pre-enrollment required

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford

To Schedule: Call 248-363-6262 to schedule your drop-off training or to ask questions.

This fun night is available to any puppy 8 weeks old to 6 months and under, but pre-registration is required. This night includes 1 hour of on and off-leash playtime with other puppies of their age and size. This is an outdoor class. If weather is inclement, the trainers will call and cancel.

What to Bring:

• Toy (that will keep them occupied and busy)
• Treats
• Leash & Collar

Vaccine/Health Requirements:

• Started on Distemper series
• Bordetella (kennel cough)
• Fecal

When: 1 hour per week on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Price: $60 per pup for 3 1-hour visits.

Requirement: Pre-registration

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

To Register: Call 248-363-6262 to schedule or ask questions.