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Open Play Time

We believe dogs should have fun, exercise, and socialize with other dogs in a safe, controlled, and professionally supervised environment. We provide onsite trained staff and canine behavior professionals to oversee and manage each Open Play Time group, providing supervision and behavioral guidance to the dogs and their humans. 

 

Open Play Time focuses on socialization and exercise in a controlled open play environment for pets and their humans to relax and enjoy meeting other pet companions in a fun and friendly manner. Open Play Time is held indoors and outdoors, as the weather permits.

 

Open Play Time provides an opportunity for safety, supervision, structure, and a positive behavioral impact for our dog companions. We encourage using Open Play Time sessions instead of taking your dog to play with unfamiliar dogs at an unsupervised local Dog Park. 

 

Puppies are welcome to Open Play Time - minimum age of 9 weeks with their initial vaccines completed.

 

We want dogs to have fun, relax, and enjoy playing and socializing with other dogs!

Open Play Time at The Better Companion

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  • Professionally Supervised - onsite trained staff and/or behavior professionals

  • Actively Managed Play - dogs are matched based on size, temperament, and play style

  • Trained Staff Intervention - staff quickly intervene if play gets too rough, one-sided, or stressful

  • Structured Breaks & Time-Outs - dogs are redirected with training behaviors, calm time to prevent overstimulation, and a focused check-in with their humans

  • Healthy & Good Manners - dogs are screened for medical and behavioral history

  • Small Groups - smaller group sizes based on play style and suitability

  • Clean & Controlled Environment - lowers the risk of illness and injury

  • Special Fenced Areas - areas for smaller or more timid dogs

Open Play Time Requirements

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  • One hour of socialization

  • Only dog-friendly dogs

  • Healthy dogs with up-to-date medical records

  • Reservations required

  • Call to reserve a spot in the best-fit group for your dog 

  • Dogs are grouped based on dog play style and suitability for group play

  • Evaluations may be required to determine appropriate play style and group suitability

  • Fun Experience for dogs and humans!

Open Play Time Dog Groups & Categories

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  • Toy Breeds & Small Dogs (under 25 lbs)

  • Larger Puppies & Medium Adult Dogs (30-50 lbs) * Heavier, timid dogs require pre-approval

  • Active & Large Adult Dogs (over 50 lbs)

Open Play Time Schedule

Transform behavior, build trust, and enjoy every walk. Schedule your first training session today!

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