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

UPCOMING CLASSES!

Drink With Your Dog® Brewery Manners - Level 1

 Join us for five weeks of real-world training designed to help dogs and handlers feel calm, confident, and comfortable in dog-friendly breweries, patios, and public spaces.

📍 Raleigh Brewing Company

🗓 Sundays starting March 15**

⏰ 12:30 pm (arrive at 12:15)

📍 Raleigh Brewing Company

🗓 Sundays starting March 15**

⏰ 2:00 pm (arrive at 1:45)

This class focuses on practical social skills like settling in busy environments, polite leash walking, calm greetings, and handler confidence using positive, real-world methods.

Small groups. Supportive coaching. Graduation included.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

👉 Full details here: Brewery Manners 

👉 Sign up for class here: Sign Up! 

*Classes are Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, and exam/graduation party Mar 14 (No class Mar 7)

**Classes are Mar 15, 22, 29, Apr 12, and exam/graduation party Mar 19 (No class Apr 5 - Easter)

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🐾🍻✨ Be sure to follow us on IG: @TheSocialPup_Ral 

and FB: The Social Pup - Raleigh 

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!