Pups and proud paw-rents headed to Healthy Pet Store in Totton for a morning of mixing and mingling with fellow tiny tail-waggers.
The pet food and accessory retailer invited pups from across the region to its new puppy socialisation initiative - ‘Puppy Natter’ - a monthly hour-long session of cuteness, cuddles and companionship to help puppies build their confidence around humans and other dogs.
The puppy session welcomed a range of breeds including Cleo the Golden Retriever, Peter the Springer Spaniel and Keira the Chihuahua, as well as lots more.
Hosted by head dog behaviourist, Jeanette Muldoon from The Family Dog Club Ltd, the meetup was a paw-fect opportunity for owners to pick up some training tips and tricks whilst their pups played with new fur-ever friends.
Puppy Natter was launched by Healthy Pet Store to help puppies learn to socialise with other dogs, while supporting caregivers with advice on puppy care, wellbeing, and general upbringing advice.
Healthy Pet Store has hosted two Puppy Natter sessions so far and it is free to attend.
Managing Director of Healthy Pet Store Deborah Burrows said she has loved welcoming so many puppies to the first two sessions.
Deborah added: “Learning to socialise in a safe and well managed environment with other dogs and caregivers is really important for puppies. It builds their confidence and helps them cope with a variety of situations so they can grow into confident adult dogs.”
“Puppy Natter is a place for owners to share their experiences and chat with other puppy caregivers. While gaining advice from a dog behaviourist, their puppies can play safely and happily in a controlled environment.
“We know that the puppy years can be challenging, especially if you are a first-time dog caregiver. Puppy Natter offers extra support as caregivers embark on an exciting journey with their new pet.
“We will be holding a Puppy Natter session on the second Saturday of every month, and all puppies are welcome. Please just turn up, there is no need to book.”
For more information about Healthy Pet Store and Puppy Natter, visit healthypetstore.co.uk or its social media pages @healthypetstore
