Sip & Settle Social Pack Event

Neon sign reading "Sip & Sizzle" with images of two champagne glasses and a group of sleeping dogs on a city street.

Who This Is For

  • Dogs Who Enjoy Being Out With Their People But Struggle To Fully Relax

  • Dogs That Get Overstimulated In Public Spaces (Whining, Pacing, Getting “Busy”)

  • Owners Who Want Their Dog To Calmly Coexist At Cafés, Breweries, Patios, Parks, And Events

  • Teams working on impulse control and calm behavior

  • Teams Preparing For Paws & Pints Or Other Social, Public-Facing Outings

  • Dogs Who Are Friendly Or Neutral With Other Dogs And People (Not Reactive)

  • People who want low-pressure social exposure with professional guidance

Skills Your Dog Should Have

  • Ability to remain on leash calmly

  • Basic handler engagement (can respond to name, food, or leash guidance)

  • Comfortable being within sight of other dogs and people without reacting

  • No history of aggression toward people or dogs

Your dog does not need a perfect “place” or down-stay — this class is where those skills get layered and built for duration and distraction.

Why This Class Is Required for Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints is a real-world social experience, not a training session. Stay & Settle Social ensures dogs are prepared to participate safely, calmly, and respectfully in shared public spaces.

This prerequisite class teaches:

  • How to settle for extended periods

  • How to disengage from other dogs, people, food, and movement

  • How to recover from stimulation without escalating

  • How handlers can advocate for their dog and prevent overwhelm

By completing Stay & Settle Social first, all teams enter Paws & Pints with shared expectations, foundational skills, and a calm-first mindset-creating a better experience for dogs, owners, venues, and the public-Ensuring All Teams Are Ready To Enjoy Public Outings Safely, Calmly, And Respectfully.

Public Spaces Are A Skill—This Event Helps Your Dog Learn It.

Real life doesn’t happen in quiet training rooms — it happens at patios, breweries, coffee shops, and social gatherings.

For many dogs, learning to do nothing in stimulating environments is one of the hardest — and most important — skills to build.

Sip & Settle Social exists to help dogs and humans practice calm, neutral behavior in social settings, without pressure or perfection.