Groups and Classes
Looking for age-appropriate or size-appropriate play groups for your pup, and need a little support as a pup guardian? Want to frolic with other pups of the same breed? Looking for fun things to do with your pup? Check out our fun play groups, dog walking group, breed meetups, and dog enrichment and training classes offered through our partners! Check out Gingr for dates and times and come romp with us!
Use code 339480 to find us on Gingr.
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​​​​​We ask that you register in advance for all groups and meetups. Thank you!
Groups
Play Groups
Size Specific
Continue socialization skills with other pups of similar size.
Small Dogs: Thurs 10 AM | Sun 10 AM
Walks & Wags
Dog Walking Group
Join us for Hike.Wag.Sip the last Saturday of the month at Beans and Greens Farm in Gilford. Our monthly dog walking group is open to all! You don't have to be a dog guardian or bring your dog to walk with us!
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Senior Social
Our senior dog play group for our older pups who enjoy play and socialization at a more relaxed pace. Available by request.
Breed Meetups
Our monthly breed meetups are where your pup can romp with their crews while you socialize with their guardians and share your love of the breed.
Meetups occur the last Saturday of the month from 4 - 5 PM.
$15/dog
Puppy Play Groups
4-6 Months
Socialize and expose your pup to new experiences during our play groups for young pups and get support from other puppy guardians. Available by request.
Sundays 10:30 - 11 AM
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7 PM
Classes
Canine Curiosity Experience
This is your dog's opportunity to use its nose to lead the way! You will follow their lead as they work through various objects searching for treats. This can be relaxing, stress reducing, and fulfills their need for foraging.
Offered by PAWS WITH ME K9 ENRICHMENT & TRAINING
Agility
Need another way to give your pup a physical and mental workout? We’re now offering a group agility class! In this class we’ll teach equipment use, safety, and agility basics. This class is not for competition prep, it’s just for fun.
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​Offered by DOGGONIT TRAINING
K9 Thrills and Skills
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time, where dogs and their guardians tackle a fun obstacle course designed to provide physical and mental stimulation. This course fosters teamwork and bonding as you both work through multiple stations that include agility, fitness, tricks, and parkour increasing confidence and problem solving. This course offers a series of challenges that will keep both dogs and their guardians engaged and entertained. Please note this is a reactive dog friendly event!
Offered by PAWS WITH ME K9 ENRICHMENT & TRAINING
Drop the Leash
If you’re looking to phase the leash from your life, this class is for you! In Drop the Leash, we will work on building handler engagement, focus, and recall skills in a safe, controlled environment. We will talk about rewards, how to handle distractions, and how to motivate your dog when they can’t feel the physical barrier of the leash impeding their movement. The prerequisite for this class is that the dog must have passed our level 2 class.
​Offered by DOGGONIT TRAINING
Reactive Recovery
Does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs? Are walks stressful? Is your dog out of control on a leash? If your dog has BIG feelings when they see other dogs this is the class for you! Get ready to help your dog make better choices when they see another dog, improve their focus on you, and feel calmer- all with fun games and exercises. We will focus on giving each dog the skills they need to succeed, and put these skills into practice in a safe environment.
​Offered by DOGGONIT TRAINING
Fitness with Fido
Join us at Canine Connection with your best four-legged friend for a NEW and EXCITING fitness class designed for you and your furry friend! Michelle Rosenblatt from the Downtown Gym will lead the human part of the fitness class and our expert trainer from Doggonit training, Camryn, will lead the furry friend part.
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This is a fun opportunity for dogs and owners to take time to work on their fitness together! Don't wait to become a part of this new approach to fitness for humans and canines! It's going to have you and your furry friend begging for more! The class will be taught in a format that allows for ALL levels and abilities to participate, and modifications are always available to make the workout fit everyone's needs. This class will offer opportunities for certain exercises to be done with your dog and opportunities without your dog.
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** Dogs must be non-reactive and friendly towards others.
Find out more about Michelle's fitness training here.
Find out more about Doggonit Training and register for the class here.
Location
Canine Connection
125 Water St., Unit 2A
Laconia, NH
Time
5:30 PM
Dates
Thursdays
May 1st, 15th, and 29th
Price
$125 for 3 weeks