Start your puppy off on the right paw! This seminar is designed to support new puppy parents through the early stages of life with a canine companion. From socialization to basic training, you'll gain the knowledge and tools needed to raise a confident, well-mannered dog. This class focuses on building strong habits early—using positive, science-based techniques that set both you and your pup up for success.

Seminar Highlights:

• Puppy Socialization 101: Learn the critical window for social development and how to create safe, positive exposures to people, places, and other pets.
• Setting Up for Success: Tips on creating a puppy-friendly environment, managing common challenges, and establishing healthy routines for sleep, feeding, and play.
• Teething, Chewing & Play: Understand your puppy’s natural behaviors and how to guide them toward appropriate outlets for energy and curiosity.

I understand and agree to the following

For the safety of all dogs, I agree and verify that my dog(s) are current (or titered) on all of the following vaccinations: rabies, distemper/parvovirus, and Bordetella (or I have signed the Bordetella waiver).

I give permission to HAWS to use photographs, motion pictures, or videotapes of myself and my dog(s) in publicizing and promoting HAWS’ work.

I consent to the my participation in programs at the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, Inc., "HAWS," and all of its activities and programs. The undersigned, for herself or himself, does hereby absolutely and unconditionally release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge HAWS, its employees, successors, assigns, and agents and each of them, from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, and liabilities of every nature and kind whatsoever including, without limitation, negligence, occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of my participation in such programs. As to matters covered hereby, the CONSENT AND RELEASE shall extinguish all claims, demands, and rights which the undersigned has or may ever have against the parties released hereby, or any of them, for any injuries, costs or damages occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of the participation in such programs whether such injuries, costs or damages are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, ascertainable or unascertainable.