Real-world dog training for friendly, social pups

20+ years of handling & training

Friendly, real-world socialization

Positive, practical methods

Drink With Your Dog® Class Instructor

Drink With Your Dog® Brewery Manners Class!

Join us for 5 weeks of training

CLASSES ARE FULL!

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Meet the team

They say behind every social pup is their best friend and leader...

Hi! I’m Jillian, the trainer behind The Social Pup. For 20+ years I’ve helped dogs and their people build real-world manners that actually work outside the classroom. My assistant is Eggs Benedict - you can call him "Benny" or "Eggsy", a happy, well-traveled social butterfly who’s welcome in all kinds of establishments because he’s confident, calm, and well-mannered. He’s the heart of this company and the inspiration behind all class offerings.

My approach is positive, practical, and people-friendly - clear steps, quick wins, and training you’ll use on patios, sidewalks, and busy lobbies. Whether you’re dreaming of relaxed brewery hangouts with a Certified Brewery-Friendly Dog or aiming for Canine Good Citizen (CGC) or S.T.A.R. Puppy (coming soon!) I’ll help you and your dog learn all the best social pup behaviors...without stress. 

If you want a friendly, social dog you can take anywhere, you’re in the right place - welcome!