A plain-English guide to SmartyPup!'s three core puppy programs — what each one actually does, who it's built for, and how to choose the right fit (or the right combination).

The 30-Second Version

• Day Camp = full-day immersion for your puppy. Training + socialization + rest + life skills, all blended into one rhythm.
• Classes = coaching for you and your puppy. You leave knowing how to train your puppy.
• Socials = supervised social practice for your puppy. Real play, real skills, no chaos.

Each program builds something different. The strongest results almost always come from combining them.

1. Day Camp

What it is: A full-day immersion program for puppies — training, supervised play, rest, and enrichment, all blended into a single daily rhythm.

Main goal: Accelerated development through volume. Hundreds of correct learning reps per day, in real contexts — the kind of repetition that's almost impossible to replicate at home.

💡 Think of it as preschool that runs on applied learning theory. Your puppy practices being a great dog all day, not just for 50 minutes a week.

Format: A daily rhythm of play, rest, foundation cues, body handling, desensitization, and life-skill practice — guided by trainers, paced for puppies, with a daily debrief at pick-up and live SmartyCams access so you can see what's happening.

Best for:

• Families who want intensive support and faster skill-building
• Puppies who need to learn how to settle, focus, and socialize in busy, real-world settings
• Working puppy parents who can't be home all day during the critical socialization window

2. Classes

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What it is: A structured, instructor-led group class you attend with your puppy.