DOGGY SOCIAL: On-Leash with Trainer Monica Allaire

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join Golden Dog Adventure Co. for a 90-minute, on-leash Doggy Social at the Golden Dog Playground with professional dog training partner Monica Allaire of Barrington Barks and Behavior.

This on-leash, relaxed, trainer-supported social is designed to give dogs and their people a chance to explore, observe, play, and connect in a safe, enriching environment. Dogs will have access to the 1-acre fenced Playground, including enrichment toys, sensory equipment, agility-style features, sniffing opportunities, and space to move at their own pace.

Monica will be on site to help guide the experience, answer questions, and support dogs and handlers as they navigate play, movement, social interaction, body language, and confidence-building. This event is structured as a supportive social experience where you can learn more about your dog while they learn to be comfortable around other dogs and people.

Benefits of attending this trainer-supported event include:

• Learn more about your dog’s calming signals, comfort level, and communication style
• Get real-time insight into how your dog responds to new spaces, people, dogs, and enrichment opportunities
• Build your dog’s confidence in a safe, fenced, supportive environment
• Ask questions and receive practical guidance from a professional dog trainer
• Better understand when your dog is enjoying an activity and when they may need a break
• Practice observing your dog without pressure, comparison, or expectation
• Help your dog enjoy social time in a way that supports their individual needs
• Connect with other dog guardians who value kind, thoughtful, welfare-focused experiences

IS THIS EVENT GOOD FOR REACTIVE DOGS?
Reactive Dog Level 1-2. See our Comfort Chart for explanation. This on-leash event offers a structured, spacious environment for dogs who need more space, are building confidence, or are working around distractions. All dogs will remain on leash with no off-leash interactions, and our training partner will be on site to offer support, answer questions, and help handlers make thoughtful choices around space, movement, and comfort level. Because other dogs and people will be present, handlers should be prepared to monitor their dog’s body language and adjust distance as needed throughout the 90-minute event. If you have concerns or questions about if this event is right for your dog, please email woof@goldendognh.com for assistance.

COST: Limited to 10 dogs. Please scroll down to purchase.

• Members – $35/dog (Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.)
• Not-Yet Members – $45/dog

Please no children under the age of 13; must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21. Please email cancel@goldendognh.com if your plans have changed. Full refund issued if cancellation received 48 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

ABOUT MONICA ALLAIRE:
Monica is the owner of Barrington Barks and Behavior LLC. She is committed to kind, ethical treatment of both humans and their dogs. Monica focuses on learning what the needs of the individual dog and their family are, addressing those needs and in turn improving the welfare of every one in the home.

Monica is a certified Nordic Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist, and a KPA-CTP-Karen Pryor Academy graduate with distinction. She was the second person worldwide to receive certification through the Dynamic Dog Practitioner Programme –acting as a liaison between client and veterinarian, and highlighting physical and behavioral areas of concern. Monica is also the country representative for the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe, and is an ambassador for The Slow Dog Movement.

Her studies include aggression, fear, animal emotions, relationship, and sensory enrichment. Monthly sessions in the Tiny Science Journal Chat club led by a PhD candidate, review current research papers and keep her up to date on the evolving understanding of dogs.

Monica had the honor of speaking at the Virtual Dog Conference, Fling less February, and From the Hound Up Academy – UK based groups – and will be delivering talks for her Russian colleagues in the fall.

She currently offers one-to-one consultations, Dynamic Dog Assessments, Sensory Explorers sessions, and is a Mentor for the Nordic C.A.R.E. community.

To learn more, visit BarringtonBarksandBehavior.com.

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
This on-leash social will be held at the Golden Dog Playground in Barrington, NH. Guests will receive all the details 24 hours prior to the event start time.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and registered participants will receive a email cancellation notice. It will also be announced in the Event section of the Facebook Community Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.