Puppy Training & Socialization
Early puppy training and socialization are key to shaping a well-behaved, confident dog. At That’s My Dog!, we offer a Virtual Puppy Preschool and an In-Person Puppy Social, both designed to give your puppy the best start. Pairing both programs provides a well-rounded foundation for your puppy’s training and socialization needs. Start your puppy’s journey with us today!
Puppy Programs
A well-behaved puppy learns to share, greet others calmly, and tolerate grooming. To ensure your puppy’s success, you need the right tools and guidance. Our Puppy Program provides this by way of a hybrid approach combining comprehensive education and in person socialization.
A recommended virtual course covers potty training, foundational obedience, leash skills, and more.
Local to Dubuque, IA? You can also join our Puppy Socials on Monday evenings to practice skills in-person while also socializing with other puppies.
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Puppy Preschool
Puppy Preschool provides just the right guidance so you can set the stage for a lifetime of stress-free, wonderful companionship with your new dog! In order to have a great dog it is ideal to start training during the critical stage of development which is less than 16 weeks of age
Starting out right means exposing your puppy to all the “things” in the world you want them to learn and be well-behaved around. Things like how to potty outside and not in the house! How to bite on their toys rather than your skin or clothing!
Starting out right also means learning to willingly give up items and not be possessive, how to greet other dogs and people without going over-board with excitement and how to tolerate being brushed and having nails trimmed.
There is so much for a puppy to learn and your puppy can only do well if YOU do well!
Let us get you started off on the right paw.
This course is a hybrid learning course; participants local to the Dubuque, IA area can sign up for in-person Puppy Social classes in addition to Preschool. Register and learn more about this program using the button below. (Note: you will be redirected to another site. Return to this page if you wish to also opt into the Puppy Socials)
Puppy Social Group
Puppy Socials are held on Monday evenings at 6:00 PM and are available only to puppies Less than 16 weeks of age that are currently enrolled in the Puppy Preschool program. Limit is 2 persons/puppy. For safety reasons no children under 8 years of age are allowed in the social class.
Socials are held at That’s My Dog! 5110 Wolff Rd, Dubuque, IA.
Please arrive with your puppy on a regular (non-retractible) leash. Wear comfortable, close toed shoes and bring small, easy to swallow puppy treats with you.
Bonus: Every puppy that attends receives a TMD Starter Kit to help you continue the fun and training at home!
Offering expert dog training programs tailored to improve obedience, manners, and behavior through structured lessons, real-life practice, and support.
Professional dog grooming keeps your pet clean, healthy, and comfortable with services like bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and styling.
Professional dog boarding offers safe, structured care with daily training, playtime, socialization, and personalized attention to ensure a happy, well-behaved pup.