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Puppy Socialization · Superior, Colorado

Puppy Prep School
Start Them RightPuppy socialization & guidance in Superior, Colorado

Tails wag when dogs play tag.

★ The early weeks shape how they meet the world — for life

A puppy's first months are the most important of their life. Our small, structured classes turn that critical window into calm confidence — safe socialization, gentle handling, and first manners, led by people who've done this since 2007.

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60
5-star Google reviews
8
Sessions a month
19
Years trusted · since 2007
Puppy at DogTag Puppy Prep School in Superior, Colorado
Serving Superior & Boulder County
Puppy socialization session at DogTag Puppy Prep School
Puppy socialization in Superior, CO

The Window That Shapes Everything

A puppy’s brain is wired for new experiences for a few short months, and then that window closes. What they meet in that time, gently and positively, shapes how confident and sociable they’ll be for life.

Gaps left here are harder to undo later. That’s why structured classes do more than a few backyard introductions: they make the most of the window while it’s open.

Puppy Prep School gives them that head start. Safe exposure to other puppies, people, sounds and surfaces, plus the handling and first manners that make everything afterward easier.

PAWS

PAWS shapes the puppy program too. Personal attention in a small class, gentle activity that suits their age, a community of other puppies and people, and an experience that sets them up for life.

What PAWS means for every visit →
Two tracks

Start Where Your Puppy IsPuppy socialization classes in Superior, CO

Two tracks
Puppy in Foundations class learning socialization at DogTag

Puppy Foundations

For 3–6 month olds. Confidence & social building — socialization, gentle handling, simple problem-solving, and first manners. Mondays & Fridays.

$499 / month · 8 sessions
Adolescent puppy in Next Steps class at DogTag Puppy Prep School

Puppy Next Steps

For 7 months and up. Adolescent foundations — reinforced manners, advanced confidence, body awareness, and impulse control. Mondays & Fridays.

$499 / month · 8 sessions
Facility Care Coverage

Optional cover for eligible vet expenses during their visit, $3 a visit.

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Every session includes
Play
Controlled Playtime
Safe, supervised play, carefully paced to your puppy's stage and energy.
Exposure
Exposure Activities
New people, sounds, surfaces, and objects — introduced gently and positively.
Enrichment
Age-Appropriate Enrichment
Challenges built around exactly where your puppy is, developmentally.
Calm
Calm-Down Practice
Learning to settle on cue — the skill behind a calm, easy adult dog.
Manners
Basic Manners Practice
Sit, "leave it," door manners, and everyday good behavior.
Homework
Parent Homework
Simple things to practice at home so the learning sticks between sessions.
Don’t take our word for it

Hear what our customers have to say.

★★★★★
“My Bassett hound is always excited to go to DogTag and play with his buddies. I know he’s in great hands, they are so good with him and they always send me cute report cards of his day.”
Audrey Shaddock
★★★★★
“Very happy with the care that the team provided. My dog is always happy (and tired) when I collect him. Love that they have added the bath service.”
Nick Adcock · June 2025
★★★★★60 five-star reviews on Google · Superior, Colorado
While the window is openEnroll your puppy
Before you enroll

What Your Puppy Needs

✓ Rabies✓ Bordetella✓ Distemper/Parvo✓ Canine Influenza✓ From 3 months for Foundations✓ A flat collar or harness

Bring current vaccination records — we’ll guide you on age-appropriate timing as your puppy grows. Pups can join before being spayed or neutered, which we ask for between 8 and 9 months (younger pups are reviewed individually).

Puppy in an age-matched group at DogTag Puppy Prep School
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The Puppy Prep School Brochure

The full curriculum, both tracks and the class schedule, emailed straight over.

Puppy Prep School Brochure

Puppy questions

Everything You Want To Know
Before Their First Class

The questions new puppy owners actually ask us, answered properly. We have been running puppy classes in Superior since 2007.

Puppies & first visits
01Puppy daycare age

When Can My Puppy Start Dog Daycare In Colorado? What Age Is Right?

Our Puppy Prep School runs in two age-appropriate tracks — younger puppies (3–6 months) and older puppies (7+ months) — on Mondays and Fridays. Early puppyhood is a critical developmental window that shapes confidence and behavior for life.

Puppy taking part in enrichment and daycare activities at DogTag in Superior, Colorado
Two dogs socializing and playing together in the yard at DogTag in Superior, Colorado
02Puppy enrichment

What Is Puppy Prep School And Puppy Socialization? Why Does It Matter At This Age?

Structured play and learning for young dogs — not just letting puppies run together. Our program includes social play in small, age-matched groups, brain games, exposure walks, and scheduled rest. Puppies who go through structured early socialization are consistently calmer, more confident, and better-behaved as adults. It's an investment in who your dog is going to be.

Requirements & practical information
When Can My Puppy Start Puppy Prep School?
Puppies can join once their first vaccinations are underway — and earlier is better, because the key socialization window closes fast. Our Foundations track is built for 3–6 month olds, with Next Steps for 7 months and up.
How Much Is Puppy Prep School?
Each track is $499 per month for 8 sessions (Mondays & Fridays). Enrollment is on the booking page, which is always current.
What’s The Difference Between Foundations And Next Steps?
Foundations (3–6 months) covers core socialization, handling, and first manners. Next Steps (7+ months) builds on that with focus and real-world manners through adolescence.
Do You Run Puppy Classes Near Louisville, Broomfield, Or Boulder?
Yes — puppy families travel from Louisville, Broomfield, Boulder, Erie, and Lafayette. We’re just off US-36 in Superior, a short drive from across Boulder County.
Is It Safe For My Puppy Around Other Dogs?
Yes. Classes are small, calm, and closely supervised, and we manage every introduction so early experiences stay positive — which is exactly how you prevent fear and reactivity later.
When Do Puppy Classes Run?
Mondays & Fridays, eight sessions a month — and you can start at the beginning of any week. Check-in is 7:30–8:30am and pick-up 2:30–3:30pm.
Does My Puppy Need An Assessment First?
No formal assessment for puppy school — just enroll and start any week. We’ll get to know your puppy and meet them where they are in session one.
What Do I Need To Bring, And Is My Puppy Ready?
Up-to-date vaccinations, a hungry puppy (treats are everything!), and a flat collar or harness. Want the full curriculum first? Download the brochure below.