Have you recently become a new Pet Parent of a young puppy? This program is for you! Being able to take your puppy to pet friendly cafes or for exercise around the block without them barking, begging, reacting, and pulling is possible to achieve.

What is Puppy Socialisation?

A more fitting name for Puppy Socialisation might be “puppy densitisation” and is for puppies aged between 3 and 17 weeks of age when their mind is most open to adapt to new experiences. When you book this through PetCloud, it is a 12 step course with a Puppy Socialiser at their home to methodically expose your puppy to other puppies, objects, environments, sights, sounds, and smells using positive reinforcement so that they become desensitised and not reactive - growing into a Well adjusted pup!

What are the benefits of Puppy Socialisation?

Puppy socialisation is a key part of being a responsible pet owner. It helps your puppy grow into a well-adjusted, confident, and friendly adult dog. Socialisation also supports the internationally recognised Five Domains of Animal Welfare, which define what good pet care looks like:

  • Nutrition – Learning healthy eating habits in different environments
  • Environment – Getting comfortable with new places, smells, and sounds
  • Health – Reducing stress during vet visits and grooming through positive early experiences
  • Behaviour – Teaching good manners and appropriate reactions to people, pets, and situations
  • Mental State – Building a happy, emotionally stable pet through play, exploration, and positive interactions

In short, socialising your puppy isn't just helpful—it's essential to raising a safe, happy, and emotionally healthy companion.

How does Puppy Socialisation work?

Post a Job for Puppy Socialisation and this will send out a job alert in a 25km radius around you and available sitters will apply in under an hour. You review their profiles, and then click to request a Meet & Greet with the Puppy Socialisation Host you select.

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Post a Job

Download the PetCloud App, post a job and select the best sitter for you.

2

Meet and Greet

Meet your chosen Puppy Socialisation Host at the proposed location.

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Finalise Your Booking

Seamlessly book and securely pay via PetCloud.

4

Relax

Drop off your Pup and relax knowing they are in the best care.

Is Puppy Socialisation the same as Doggy Day Care?

No. Puppy Socialisation is different to Doggy Day Care. Puppy Socialisation is strict on not allowing older unvaccinated dogs to be present. It also involves a methodical framework that your pup will be taken through over a period of time to have them exposed to different stimuli in a positive way.

How can my Puppy be socialised before they are fully vaccinated?

Socialisers will avoid taking your puppy to places where unvaccinated dogs have been (like dog parks and public footpaths), and will help your puppy explore the world safely. Socialising will take place in a Sitter's Private Home and only puppies with at least their first vaccination can attend. Older unvaccinated dogs are not present.

When should you book Puppy Socialisation?

Puppy Socialisation is for puppies aged between 3 and 17 weeks of age.

In what locations can I find Puppy Socialisation?

Whether you are in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin or even Alice Springs – on PetCloud you’ll find Puppy Socialisers nationally, right across Australia at private Sitters homes - not a retail venue.

What makes PetCloud different?

PetCloud’s strong focus on animal welfare and human safety is due to guidance from RSPCA Senior Vets, Foster Carers, Animal Inspectors, and Dog Trainers. PetCloud has been helping Dog Sitters to lead the industry in providing a safe standard of holiday care.

Puppy Socialisation Hosts are Police Checked on PetCloud

On PetCloud we display Digital badges that show what verifications and qualifications Sitters have obtained. Professional Pet Boarding Sitters are trained in Animal Care and can spot warning signs if your Dog needs veterinary attention.

Professional Puppy Socialisers will always have a Meet & Greet in advance

Having a Meet and Greet property inspection at the Puppy Socialisers home during the Meet & Greet.

What breeds of Puppies can be booked for Puppy Socialisation?

Any breed of puppy allowed in Australia can be booked for puppy socialisation.

What Verifications do Puppy Socialisation Hosts have?

Each PetCloud Pet Boarding Host has clear digital verification badges that display the police verifications they have attained.

What Training do Puppy Socialisation Hosts have?

Each Pet Boarding Host is offered the online pet care training course created by RSPCA Vets. Once they have completed the course, their profile will display an accredited badge. If they have not done the course, they will not have the badge.

When do I pay for my Booking and how?

After the Meet & Greet, but before the stay begins if the Host clicks “Preapprove”in your message thread with them, you will be shown a button to pay. The Sitter will only have payment released at the end of the stay by PetCloud.

How much does Puppy Socialisation cost?

$45 per session with a minimum of 1 session per week for 12 weeks.