Puppyhood is a critical time for any dog’s development, shaping their perspective, behavior, and confidence for years to come. That’s why Gizmo’s Doggie Daycare offers free puppy socialization in San Jose. Each session is guided by highly trained and loving professionals, giving young pups a joyful, structured way to build courage, good manners, and positive associations. Perfect for pups under 9 months to gain the skills and experience they need to truly thrive!
Our local puppy socialization takes place most Sundays. Register today for free! No strings—just fun, learning, and new friends.
Puppy socialization means gentle introductions to other pups, human friends, and new sights, sounds, and settings. Our play-based program is designed to teach puppies good social skills, behavior, and confidence in an environment designed for their needs. Here’s what included:
Early puppy socialization sets the stage for your puppy’s brightest and best future. The experiences and associations they make in their first months inform their worldview and habits for the rest of their lives. Puppies who enjoy positive early socialization tend to grow up to be more adaptable, easygoing, and resilient. Here are just some of the benefits puppy socialization provides:
Of course, safety is always our top priority at Gizmo’s Doggie Daycare. Our San Jose puppy socialization program is carefully designed to provide the best in safety, wellbeing, and comfort.
Attendance is limited to only a few dogs per group to ensure the most comfortable atmosphere, best interactions, and lots of personal attention.
Each session is supervised by multiple highly trained pet care professionals who receive special training in puppy behaviors.
Daily deep cleans with veterinary-grade products keep all areas of our facility clean and safe.
Puppies play hard, but they also nap hard! Rest breaks are built into the day, with a private, comfy suite for every guest.
Gizmo’s Doggie Daycare is built for play, but we do so much more than that. Every day provides meaningful benefits that support your pup’s physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall happiness. Here’s how:
Daily exercise is so important to a dog’s physical health and quality of life. Our 7,000 square-foot facility gives pups plenty of room to run, chase, and play to their hearts’ content. Simply drop them off at Gizmo’s Doggie Daycare and go about your day—by the time you pick up, your pup will have gotten all the exercise they need and crave!
Many dogs naturally desire the company of their own kind! A professional dog daycare gives them a safe, supervised place to meet like-minded furry friends in a structured setting. Regular playtime with other pups boosts confidence, improves social skills, and keeps them well-adjusted.
Interactive play, enrichment activities, and new experiences keep your pup’s mind active and sharp. Instead of being home alone with nothing to do, dog daycare gives them a place to focus their attention in constructive ways. This is often all it takes to reduce problem behaviors like digging up the yard, chewing furniture, or howling all day.
Professional doggie daycares like Gizmo’s are still the safest, most enriching, and most trustworthy care options for your pup. Our team members aren’t just pet lovers, they’re highly trained professionals—and any social play is closely supervised with carefully matched playmates in small groups. And the best part? You never have to hand over the keys to your house!
We require proof of vaccination for rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella.
Our free puppy socialization is designed for puppies under the age of 9 months. After this age, they’re welcome to join our regular doggie daycare!
No—puppies who haven’t been spayed or neutered yet are welcome to play at puppy socialization.
Yes, we require reservations to ensure we have the appropriate amount of staff and to maintain ideal group sizes. Just call to register!
Puppies tend to behave differently when their moms and dads are present, so these sessions are puppy-only. When you come to pick up, we’ll tell you all about your puppy’s day and answer any questions.
During the session, the puppies have a play area all to themselves, complete with doggie playground equipment and lots of room to run. Depending on the season, we might have special enrichment activities like splash pools, puzzle games, bubbles, and more.
Our local puppy socialization takes place most Sundays. Register today for free! No strings—just fun, learning, and new friends.
