Free Puppy Play Group
Play Group has been cancelled today (29/01/12)
Free For All Puppies Under 16 Weeks Old!
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Urban Dog Training now runs a FREE Puppy Play Group in Brisbane every Sunday between 11:30pm - 12:30pm at the following address:
Carina State School
1413 Creek Rd (Cnr Meadowlands Rd)
CARINDALE QLD 4152
Puppy Play Group is open to all puppies, regardless of breed, under 16 weeks old whether or not your puppy is enrolled in classes with Urban Dog Training. Our free puppy play group provides a safe environment where your puppy can get the important socialisation he needs, in a controlled and friendly environment, supervised by behavioural dog trainers. Your puppy will develop important social skills while having a great time and burning off some energy!
ENROLLING INTO PUPPY PLAY GROUP
Although Urban Puppy Play Group is a free service Enrolments are essential for each attendance as there are limited spaces available. Enrolments close each Saturday at 12 noon or when full.
PUPPY PLAY GROUP ORIENTATION
If you are attending Urban Puppy Play Group for the first time, whether or not you are an Urban Dog Training client, it is essential that you attend an orientation session. Orientation sessions are held at 11:20am every Sunday.
The orientation session is free and will cover the following: 
- Important Health & Safety Information
- Puppy Play Group Rules
- How to Support Timid, Shy or Frightened Puppies
- How to Intervene with Boisterous, Over-Excited or Anti-Social Puppies
- Information on Dog Body Language and Communication
All puppy guardians will be required to attend. Anyone that has not attended an orientation session will not be given access to Puppy Play Group, unless they are accompanied by a family member (over 18 years of age) that has attended an orientation session; this includes other family members in subsequent sessions.
Important Note: Please be on time for the orientation session as they are conducted in a group environment. Latecomers cannot be given individual sessions and will therefore will not be able to join Puppy Play Group. This is due to the fact that all instructors are required to supervise Puppy Play Group.
WHAT TO BRING TO PUPPY PLAY GROUP
Please bring the following with you to Puppy Play Group:
- Your puppy - must be wearing a buckle or clip collar
- Current vaccination certificate - see note below
- Poo Bags
- Training treats
Note: Please understand that we cannot allow your puppy to join Play Group without sighting your current vaccination certificate. This is for the health and safety of all the puppies involved. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this.
Please DO NOT bring any of the following:
- Your cat (you never know!)
- Any dog other than your puppy - this includes other family dogs
- Balls, Toys, Kongs etc
- Any puppy that is injured, ill or suffering from an infectious disease
- Children under 7 years of age - unless you have another adult dedicated to their supervision and are happy for them to remain outside the fenced play area.
- Any puppy known to display aggression to humans or dogs
- Doggy clothing - this restricts your puppy and can be snagged by a tooth during play
- Please ensure you wear closed in shoes to prevent injury
PLAY GROUP RULES
In order to ensure the health and safety of all humans and dogs in attendance the following rules must be observed:
- Your dog must be physically healthy and free of disease, injury, internal and external parasites.
- You are legally responsible for your dog’s behaviour at all times and for any injuries which may be caused by your dog.
- Your dog must not display any aggressive tendencies towards humans or other dogs.
- Each dog must have a human handler over 18 years of age dedicated to their supervision.
- You must not bring any other dog that is not a client of Urban Dog Training anywhere on the school grounds, this includes other family dogs.
- Your dog must be wearing a correctly fitted collar. Harness, head collars and clothing must be removed prior to entering Play Group.
- Your dog must remain on leash at all times when not in Play Group. You must NOT allow your dog to gain access to other dogs or humans while on leash.
- Your dog must remain under your direct supervision and control at all times.
- You must keep designated walking paths clear at all times and wait only in designated waiting areas.
- You must clean up after your dog; this includes urination, defecation, scent marking and vomiting. There is paper towel, disinfectant and water available at all times.
- You must dress appropriately. This includes enclosed, non-slip footwear.
- You must proactively ensure that your dog does not become a nuisance and remains at an acceptable level of arousal at all times.
- You must follow the advice and/or direction of Urban Dog Training staff and assistants immediately and without question.
- You must always have your dog’s leash in your possession, this ensure that your dog can be secured quickly in the event of an emergency.
CHILDREN AT PUPPY PLAY GROUP
At Urban Dog Training we are committed to child safety around dogs. 
Children under 7 years of age are not permitted inside the fenced area at Puppy Play Group. If bringing along children less than 7 years of age please bring along another adult to supervise your children outside of the puppy play area.
We welcome children aged 7-15 years into the fenced area and encourage them to participate, however they should be accompanied by another adult (over 18 years of age) dedicated to their supervision. It is impossible to supervise both children and a puppy at puppy play group.
We are committed to child safety around dogs and will instruct your children on how to safely interact with dogs. However, there are important safety considerations that must be adhered to for the benefit of your child/ren and the puppies attending:
- Please ensure your child does not approach the puppies in Play Group unless supervised by an Urban Dog Training instructor. Some puppies are not accustomed to being around children and can react adversely, causing stress or injury to the child and/or the puppy.
- Please do not bring along any children that are afraid of dogs. Please understand that puppies are not trained dogs and WILL nip and jump up on children.
- Children must not scream, yell or run around the puppies. They must not pick up, hug, hit, chase or tease any of the puppies, including their own. Any children doing so will be asked to leave the area immediately.
- Please do not bring along toys for your children (including balls, bikes, rollerblades etc). Puppies can quickly become over-excited and bites or injuries may occur. Children who wish to play may do so outside the school grounds.
- Children are not permitted to use the Play Ground equipment on the school grounds (as directed by Carina State School).
Please understand that we cannot make exceptions to the above.
DRESSING FOR PUPPY PLAY GROUP
For your comfort, health and safety it is important to dress appropriately for Puppy Play Group. You may be required to sit on the ground with your dog, allowing him/her the space between your legs as a ‘comfort zone’ – short skirts are not appropriate. Please wear clothing that you are comfortable in and do not mind getting dirty. Dogs will often tug at clothing, causing rips and tears etc. Please keep this in mind. In warmer weather you may like to wear sunscreen and a hat.
It is essential to wear enclosed, non-slip footwear for health and safety reasons. Attendees wearing open sandals and thongs will not be permitted entry.
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS
Puppy Play Group may not be held in inclement weather. Please check our website if you are unsure whether or not Puppy Play Group will be held. We will post a notice on this page in the event that puppy play group needs to be cancelled due to weather.
Please do not telephone us to see if Puppy Play Group has been cancelled as we are often unable to take calls on a Sunday due to our training commitments.