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    • Board and Train
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    • Weekday Drop-Off Training
    • Group Classes >
      • AKC CGC Group Class
      • Skills Practice Group Class
    • Specialty Training >
      • Scent Tracking
      • AKC Trick Dogs
      • Rally Obedience
  • Board and Train
  • Available Service Dogs and ESAs
    • Trained Dogs: Companions/ ESAs
    • Service Dogs
  • Boarding
  • Service & Therapy Dogs
    • Service Dogs >
      • Service Dog Basics
      • Training Process
      • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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    • Therapy Dog Training
  • Owner- Training Service Dogs
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Critical period:​ 
Puppy Socialization!

Critical Puppy Socialization!​ ​
1 Day, 1 Week, 2, Weeks, 3 Weeks, 4 Weeks, 5
Weeks & 6 Weeks AKC Puppy S.T.A.R.

We follow the guidance of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) for how, and when to socialize. The critical socialization period for your puppy is between 6 weeks and 20 weeks! AVSAB recommends you begin as early as 7-8 Weeks of age if the puppy has been de-wormed and received it's initial vaccinations! For more information: AVSAB Socialization Position Statement

Appropriately vaccinated pups from 8 weeks- 20 weeks welcome!

Make an Appointment for a Free Evaluation/ Consultation for your puppy!

Book Appointment
Puppy Socialization Packages
1 Day
Critical Puppy Socialization: One Day 
$30/ day

Drop off AM, pick up before closing Monday- Friday

Includes:

Free Consultation + 1 full day of daycare including crate training, walks, playtime with appropriate playmates and socialization with other people. 
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1 Week
Critical Puppy Socialization: One Week
$150

Drop off AM, pick up before closing Monday- Friday

Includes:
Free Consultation +5 full days of daycare including crate training, walks, playtime with appropriate playmates and socialization with other people + (1) 30-minute trip to Lowes or PetSmart available if requested.
2 weeks
Critical Puppy Socialization: Two Weeks
$300

Drop off AM, pick up before closing Monday- Friday

Includes:
Free Consultation +10 full days of daycare including crate training, walks, playtime with appropriate playmates and socialization with other people + (2) 30-minute trips to Lowes or PetSmart available if requested. ​
3 weeks ($100 Off)
Critical Puppy Socialization: Three Weeks
$350

Drop off AM, pick up before closing Monday- Friday
​
Includes:
Free Consultation +15 full days of daycare including crate training, walks, playtime with appropriate playmates and socialization with other people + (3) 30-minute trips to Lowes or PetSmart available if requested. ​
4 weeks ​($100 OFF)
​Critical Puppy Socialization: Four Weeks
$500

Drop off AM, pick up before closing Monday- Friday

Includes:
Free Consultation +20 full days of daycare including crate training, walks, playtime with appropriate playmates and socialization with other people + (4) 30-minute trips to Lowes or PetSmart available if requested. ​
5 weeks ​($100 OFF)
Critical Puppy Socialization: Five Weeks
$650

Drop off AM, pick up before closing Monday- Friday

Includes:
Free Consultation +25 full days of daycare including crate training, walks, playtime with appropriate playmates and socialization with other people + (5) 30-minute trips to Lowes or PetSmart available if requested.  ​

Contact us for more information!

Contact Us

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Address

14310 Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA 20151
​Suite 100B

Hours

Monday- Friday:
7 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. 
​6:30 a.m.- 7 a.m. Available by Appt Only 
Saturday & Sunday:

8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 


Telephone

Chantilly​
​(703) 463-2188



Email

info@dogsdowntownva.com

For Vaccination Records, send to: 

​staff@dogsdowntownva.com


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