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Thank you for visiting Treats and Triumphs! At this time, we are unable to accept new clients, and all classes and events are on hold.

If you’re currently seeking a private trainer, we highly recommend Mary Crawford at Beyond the Bark and Hayley Richardson at Comeback Dog Training.

For puppy play, we recommend the puppy socials at Fur-Get Me Not in Arlington or the Puppy Preschool class at Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax.

We also recommend Fur-Get Me Not & ABWC for other classes, as well as Lead with Fun & WOOFS.

For additional recommended resources, check out the Your Dog’s Friend and Animal Behavior Wellness Center websites.

Thank you again for your interest. We trust these providers to give you the support you need to love life with your dog!

“We had a great experience at Puppy Play & Learns – we (humans) learned a lot and our puppy had the best time playing safely with the other pups!” – Elizabeth

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Treats and Triumphs Dog Training: Enhanced Puppy Socials in Fairfax County.

Do You Want to Knock Puppy Socialization Out of the Park?

Do you wish you could do more than sit and watch your puppy play during puppy socials? Would you like to be an active participant, learning how to think like a dog trainer and guide your puppy through their socialization period with confidence?

Have we got good news for you!

“Rover-Achiever” Puppy Play & Learns

For Puppies from 8 Weeks to 4 Months of Age

Top 5 Reasons to “Rover-Achieve”

Have fun watching puppy antics during “Play & Practice” breaks
Easily retrieve your puppy after play sessions – no more chasing them down!
Know for sure when your puppy is having a great time
Know when your puppy is actually asking for help
Monitor play dates like a pro

Your Puppy Expert:

Kathleen Alvania (she/her)
- Owner of Treats and Triumphs
- Certified in Training & Counseling (Academy for Dog Trainers)
- Fear Free Certified
- Carefree Companion Educator
- Family Paws Parent Educator
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CCPDT)

Your Puppy Will Learn:

Meeting new puppies & people is fun (even if it seems scary at first)
Weird objects, textures, & sounds are good news!
Fun stuff can happen at the vet office!
How to play safely & politely with different types of puppies
How to say “no, thank you” & take “no” for an answer

Each Social Includes:

Carefully monitored puppy play
Socialization Stations
Puppy retrieval practice
Body language education

$30 to register

Wednesdays 6pm & 7:30pm

Animal Behavior Wellness Center

11230 Waples Mill Rd #125a, Fairfax, VA 22030

When are the socials?

Our “Rover-Achiever” Puppy Play & Learns are on Wednesday evenings at 6pm & 7:30pm. Each social is 60 minutes.

Where are they held?

The socials are located at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax, VA. Meeting in a veterinary behaviorist’s office means we clean with veterinary-grade disinfectant and your puppy will learn fun stuff happens at the vet!

How much do they cost?

$30 per social

Can we just show up?

Please register in advance to make sure there is an open space. We limit enrollment to ensure plenty of attention for each puppy/family.

What if my puppy is older than 4 months?

Please reach out to us via our chat widget or contact page.

But my puppy isn’t fully vaccinated yet…

No prob, Bob! We follow the recommendations set forth by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to their first social and be kept up-to-date on vaccines as long as they are attending.