Puppy Care with Downtown Dog Lounge

Your puppy can start the Puppy Private Enrichment program at 8 weeks (2 months).

Yes, puppies need to have their first booster for DHPP before joining. They don't need the latest Rabies or DHLPP booster if they're participating in human exposure training. However, for puppy or park exposure, all vaccines are necessary.

Puppies enrolled in our Puppy Privates can remain intact, as they are often too young for the spaying or neutering procedure. However, once a dog reaches 8 months of age, regardless of gender, they must be spayed or neutered to use any of our services, including grooming and training. By the age of 4-6 months, they should ideally graduate from Puppy Privates and transition to our park services.

You can easily book a reservation by emailing slu@downtowndoglounge.com or calling our SLU location at 206-492-7431. Remember, spots are limited, so booking in advance is essential.

A Bark Break is a 5-minute walk into the courtyard in front of the SLU campus. It's a chance for your puppy to go potty and practice basic leash manners with our trained staff.

Early socialization with humans and other dogs reduces the risk of fear-based reactivity or aggression in new situations. It helps diminish separation anxiety over time, ensures successful trips to various places, and teaches them how to play appropriately.