Community

Our Mission
at &Pup

Our Vision &
Our Values

Meet Katie
Our Celebrity CPO

Meet Dr. Zeke
Our Expert Vet

We are &Pup

&Pup is a private, pup-focused community. Our parks are environmentally friendly and serve as a gathering space for both humans and their pups to meet and socialize. While your pup indulges in a spa day with our grooming services or learns a new skill with our &Pup training team, you can grab lunch or a happy hour beer with a fellow pup owner to kick start your night.

OUR
MISSION

To create authentic pup-centric experiences that foster community and inspire healthier, happier, lifestyles for pups and their humans.

WHAT MAKES &PUP DIFFERENT?

We are an environmentally friendly community focused on behavior, enrichment, and positive reinforcement. We are pup-centric; we make the well-being of pups our priority. With members-only access, you and your pup join a community that shares your desire to prioritize holistic well-being and socialization. We are better than a “dogs allowed” or “dogs welcome” space – we are a place where every pup member feels welcome, safe, and happy.

WHAT IS THE &PUP PROCESS?

The benefits of off-leash experiences and pup-to-pup interaction create lasting benefits to the health and wellness of dogs. This is why we use contemporary methods of positive reinforcement, rather than the outdated and harmful corrections that cause confusion, frustration, pain and stress in dogs.

We help your pup learn how to interact successfully with others for the rest of their life. Our highly trained team leads pup playtime by guiding pups through appropriate play, giving them positive interactions, and letting them just enjoy being dogs.

Our Vision

&Pup’s vision for pups and their caretakers is to have access to a safe place to play, a knowledgeable team and community, and the wellness resources they deserve. The &Pup team stands by our core values and integrates them into everything we do at our parks

OUR VALUES

Respect
Support and lift up each other and our community

Service
Create and uphold exceptional standards

Integrity
Act with honesty and transparency

Conscience
Act in support of pet/eco-friendly initiatives

MEET
KATIE
MCGUIRE

Chief Pup Officer
CDBC, CPDT-KA, UW-AAB

At &Pup, we believe embracing industry-leading practices for your dog’s health and happiness is important. Katie, our Chief Pup Officer, ensures that our park’s standards and services are
evidence-based, effective, and humane. Katie personally trains our team and community of handlers and trainers in positive-reinforcement methods that minimize fear, anxiety, and stress.

The &Pup team is leading the charge to create community for dogs and their humans

Katie McGuire brings to the &Pup community over 20 years of professional experience training pups. Her love, knowledge, and passion for her craft have inspired the pup-focused culture and approach we bring to our training and handling of dogs at the park.

It has become clear to Katie that many pups today lack an appropriate amount of physical exercise and do not receive enough opportunities for enrichment, mental stimulation, and positive social interactions. Katie has come to &Pup to help cultivate a community that provides this level of enrichment and positive experiences for both humans and their pups.

Katie McGuire, CDBC, CPDT-KA, UW-AAB

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant – CDBC
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – CPDT-KA
Applied Animal Behavior (University of Washington) – UW-AAB
AKC Canine Good Citizen and Tricks Dog Evaluator Low Stress Handling Certified
Fear Free Certified
On the Board of Directors for the Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America
Member of multiple professional organizations including:
Behavior Collaborative and Education for Human Animal Support Services
Association of Professional Dog Trainers
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Animal Behavior Society
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
The Association of Animal Welfare Advancement

MEET
DR. ZEKE

Chief Veterinary Officer
DVM

Dr. Zeke Melman, DVM and &Pup Chief Vet Officer, has a vision to revolutionize standard veterinary medical care through a proactive and holistic experience for the caregiver and patient. His idea is to create a space that offers the best care for dogs and ensures that the people caring for them will get the same treatment. With clinical interests in dermatology, emergency, and gastroenterology, Dr. Zeke brings his professional experience and love for canines to the &Pup team to create a unique veterinary experience.

Dr. Zeke has curated our veterinarian services to meet the needs of an active and social pup, and aims to revolutionize the veterinarian experience. He approaches canine healthcare holistically, minimizing stress and prioritizing preventative care.

Dr. Zeke Melman, DVM

Education:
University of Maryland: Bachelor’s of Science in Biology
Western Western University of Health Sciences: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Certifications:
Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) Honors
Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy
RECOVER CPR Certification
FEAR FREE Certification
Federal Emergency Management Agency- Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
CPR, AED, and First Aid, and Certified

The &Pup Blog

Private Sessions

One-on-one session with a trainer for one hour at the park. Sessions range from “basic skills” to “advanced” and “tricks.” Members can purchase single sessions or discounted packages.

Group Classes

The &Pup Training Program is split into three classes: The Novice, The Apprentice and The Pup Master. These classes are designed to be taken in order, with each level building on the previous. Any pup can complete this program; they don’t need to be a training aficionado to succeed. Classes are four consecutive weeks with an average of five to eight pups per class.

The Essentials

The Essentials covers all the basic training skills that every pup and their human should know. Build the foundations for creating a positive relationship with your pup while teaching crucial commands like sit, stay, and come when called.

The Next Level

Building on the foundations taught in The Essentials, The Next Level introduces challenges like duration, distractions, and distance to strengthen skills. The difficulty gradually increases each week to strengthen behaviors and improve reliability effectively. New skills like stand, give a paw, wait at doors/gates, and heel position are also introduced.

The Master Class

With exercises designed to replicate real-world scenarios, The Master Class gives you and your pup the ability to effectively utilize your training skills in everyday life. The class also covers exercises that help to prepare pups for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen and Urban Canine Good Citizen tests, therapy dog testing, and service dog work.

Specialty Workshops

Specialty workshops are led by an in-house or guest trainer on topics including tricks, nosework, obedience, recall, loose-leash walking, and more.

&Pup offers a variety of grooming services to help your pup look and feel their best. Our rates are based on your pup’s skin condition, coat, and hair type. All haircuts are performed using hand scissors. Prices vary depending on your pup’s weight, level of difficulty, and the time spent by our stylist.

All experiences are curated for each &Pup member and their preferences. Your pup’s grooming journey could begin with a personalized consultation with a stylist. From there, he/she will get a bath with our high-quality, signature &Pup organic shampoo and conditioner, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, nail cutting/filing, and teeth brushing. The stylist will brush out, blow out (by hand), and cut, all while giving extra love and attention.

What Makes &Pup Different?

The well-being of pups is our priority. With members-only access, &Pup ensures you and your pup will be surrounded by others who share your inclination to prioritize holistic well-being and socialization. We are more than a dog park–we are an environmentally friendly community focused on behavior, enrichment, and positive reinforcement-based training and play to nourish our pups’ social interaction. The benefits of off-leash experiences and pup-to-pup interaction that we strive to create at &Pup are also proven to create positive and long-lasting effects on their overall health and wellness.

What Is The &Pup Process?

When it comes to dog play, we implement a unique approach based on providing positive feedback, rather than focusing on corrections. While it may seem easier to correct inappropriate play, this can cause confusion for some dogs. It may even result in a reluctance to interact with other pups altogether or cause a buildup of frustration which can result in problematic behaviors like aggression.

Our highly trained team leads pup playtime by teaching pups a scientifically proven foundation of appropriately playing and interacting with others rather than just managing issues as they arise. Our goal at &Pup is to help your pup learn how to interact successfully with others for the rest of their life to ensure longevity and happiness for them and you.

Wellness

&Pup offers wellness exams and general checkups to keep your pup healthy. We recommend a wellness exam every six months to help treat and catch any issues early on. Wellness exams can include the reviewing of allergy and vomit/diarrhea workups, treatment of ear infections, eye issues, lameness, and lethargy.

Preventative Medicine

To keep your pup healthy, &Pup veterinarian team can perform preventative diagnostics such as annual vaccinations, parasite prevention, annual lab work, diagnostic imaging (x-rays), oxygen therapy, nutrition consultations, and genetic testing. Members will have direct access with their &Pup medical professional for issues or questions that arise between appointments.

Essential Park Vaccinations

In order for all dogs in the park to be safe, we require that members provide proof of a negative Giardia test every six months and mandatory, core vaccinations for rabies, bordetella, and DHPP. We also offer non-core vaccines for influenza, leptospirosis, and Lyme.

The Puppy Package

At &Pup, we offer everything that your puppy will need to ensure a long, healthy lifestyle including vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, nutrition consultations, and spay and neutering.

Urgent Care

For issues that require immediate attention but are not life-threatening, &Pup offers urgent care appointments for all members. If your pup is experiencing an emergency outside of open hours or if matters require immediate medical intervention, please visit an emergency clinic.

Diagnostics

&Pup has the latest up-to-date veterinary equipment to better help diagnose your pup. Our doctors are highly skilled at diagnostic interpretation and can easily discern which tests to run to construct the best treatment plan for your pup. From preventative testing to sick patient diagnostics, we offer a state-of-the-art radiology suite, lab work, urinalysis, fecal testing, parasite tests, and cytology.

A Zone for Any Pup

The park has been curated to fit the needs of a range of canine temperaments as well as a variety of needs of our human guests. Whether your dog is high energy and likes to run around the park or is low energy and prefers to take in the view, we have designed an environmentally friendly zone for them to mingle. Areas for you to work, eat and socialize have also been designed into each of the spaces to meet your needs too.

Relax

A low-energy zone geared for relaxing or working while your dog engages. This area is off-leash, allowing your dog to socialize with dogs in the area and enjoy the enrichment provided within this zone. This area is ideal for lower energy and smaller pups.

Play

This zone is geared toward our social pups who love to play. This off-leash area is ideal for higher-energy dogs who want to chase around, play rambunctiously, and check out the sniff zones.

Bond

This zone is used for activities, workshops, and private events. This area can be blocked off from other park areas and made private. The multi-purpose area may be used for behavior assessments, pair or small group play, individual toy play, smaller events, training sessions & classes, agility, and interactive experiences. This area may be on-leash or off-leash, depending on use.

We Are Hiring!

Let’s Grow Together.

&Pup is building a culture of amazing people (and pups!). We are creating an environment that encourages our employees to perform their best and grow within our organization. If you are interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Monthly Events

With &Pup, your pup can now join you for your next night out. Our calendar of events will include a variety of opportunities to socialize with our community. These events range from movie nights to scavenger hunts and everything in between. There will also be holiday events, such as a Canine Costume Party for Halloween.

Private: Event Rentals

Is it your dog’s birthday or the anniversary you met your pup companion? Rent our space, throw a party, and invite your friends. Our Bond Zone is designed to give you a private space to host any event you can envision for your Pup.

Community

We are &Pup

OUR
MISSION

WHAT MAKES &PUP DIFFERENT?

WHAT IS THE &PUP PROCESS?

Our Vision

OUR VALUES

The &Pup Blog

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A Letter from the Founder

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Private Sessions

Group Classes

The Essentials

The Next Level

The Master Class

Specialty Workshops

What Makes &Pup Different?

What Is The &Pup Process?

Wellness

Preventative Medicine

Essential Park Vaccinations

The Puppy Package

Urgent Care

Diagnostics

Trained Handlers

A Zone for Any Pup

Relax

Play

Bond

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We Are Hiring!

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Monthly Events

Private: Event Rentals

Community

We are &Pup

OURMISSION

WHAT MAKES &PUP DIFFERENT?

WHAT IS THE &PUP PROCESS?

Our Vision

OUR VALUES

The &Pup Blog

Sniff, Lick, Dig, and Chew: Enrichment and a Pup’s Emotional Wellbeing

A Letter from the Founder

Walking the Dog: Which One is Best, a Collar or a Harness?

OUR
MISSION