YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A Few Things To Know Before The Puppy Party
Explore booking, guests, party extras, and what to expect.
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The proposed package includes two hours of private studio use, a one-hour puppy yoga experience, puppy handlers, an instructor and mats for yoga bookings and one hour for your party or group gathering. Selected party extras will be listed separately in your booking information.
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Your first hour is the puppy yoga experience, complete with cuddles & photos. The second hour is for your party or group gathering. Your event guide will outline the schedule and any confirmed extras.
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Yes. Your two-hour private event booking is reserved for your group.
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No previous yoga experience is needed. Yoga is beginner-friendly. Let us know about participation needs in your inquiry so the team can discuss the experience with you.
Choosing an experience
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Private parties can be held on:
Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m.
Fridays from 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays or Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All private events are subject to availability.
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The sooner you inquire, the better your chance of securing a date that works for you.
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Begin with the inquiry form on our website. Once we receive your form, you will receive an email with further information and a link to book a 15-minute complimentary planning call. If you’d like to move forward after the call, we will send you the booking forms & deposit invoice. Once those are filled out and paid, your event will be confirmed.
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Separate community pricing is planned for eligible nonprofit and community organization bookings. Include your organization name and event purpose in your inquiry. The team will confirm eligibility and pricing before booking.
dates, pricing and booking
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All private party packages accommodate up to 28 guests, which is the studio’s maximum capacity. Packages are priced at a flat rate, so the cost remains the same for smaller groups.
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Yes! You can add guests as long as your total stays within the 28-person maximum. Let the Downward Dogs team know about any changes so we can prepare for your group. Your package price remains the same.
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Please confirm your final guest count at least 3 days before your event. Include everyone attending, along with the number of children and adults so we can prepare for the celebration.
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Puppy yoga is available for guests ages five and older. Children ages 5-12 must participate with an adult. Please share participants’ ages in your inquiry so we can confirm the best fit for your group.
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We require one adult for every 5 children from the ages 5-12. Chaperones must remain throughout the event and help children follow the instructor’s and puppy handlers’ guidance.
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Yes, everyone attending counts toward the 28-person maximum, including parents, chaperones and guests who aren’t participating. Please include them in your final guest count.
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Every guest must have a completed waiver before the event begins. A parent or legal guardian must sign for guests under 18. We’ll provide waiver instructions with your event information so your group can complete them before arriving.
guest and party info
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Our puppy handlers will introduce your group to the puppies and explain how to interact gently. Please follow their guidance, give puppies space when they need a break and help children do the same. The happiest experiences keep both guests and puppies comfortable.
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Please let us know before booking so we can discuss the experience and any available accommodations. Our studio is not an allergen-free environment. Guests who are nervous around puppies can take things at their own pace, with guidance from our team.
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Please leave personal pets at home so our team can focus on the puppies participating in your event. If you have questions about attending with a service animal, contact us before your visit to discuss arrangements.
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Puppy participation depends on their health, readiness and availability, so specific breeds and numbers cannot be guaranteed. If a change affects your booking, our team will contact you as soon as possible to explain the available options. Puppy wellbeing always comes first.
PUppies & participation
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Please share your food and beverage plans with our team before making arrangements. We’ll confirm what you can bring, where refreshments can be served and any guidelines for your event.
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Yes, alcoholic beverages are permitted, but they must be served by the Downward Dogs team. Please discuss your plans with us in advance so we can confirm arrangements and any associated costs.
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You’re welcome to add festive touches to your celebration! Only blue painter’s tape may be used to attach decorations to walls. Please share your decorating plans with our team beforehand so we can confirm they’re suitable for the studio and puppies.
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Yes! We work with local partners to offer food, desserts, decorations and photography. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll help coordinate the details. These services are priced separately from your private event package.
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A Downward Dogs team member will contact you within five business days of receiving both your completed booking paperwork and deposit to confirm your selected extras and coordinate the details.
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Yes! Contact our team if you’d like to add food, desserts, decorations or photography after booking. Additions are subject to availability and preparation time. We’ll confirm pricing and any payment requirements before arranging them.
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Six 6-foot tables and six high-top cocktail tables are available. Each table includes a fitted black or white linen for $4.99 total.
Up to 30 chairs are available for $1.99 per chair.
Let us know what you need so we can confirm availability. Serving supplies and tableware will be discussed separately based on your food arrangements.
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Let us know what you need so we can confirm availability. Serving supplies and tableware will be discussed separately based on your food arrangements.
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When you book food or decorations through Downward Dogs, our team handles setup and cleanup for those services. If you bring your own party items or hire outside vendors, you’re responsible for arranging their setup, removal and cleanup.
Setup and cleanup for the puppy experience and yoga are always included in your private event package.
food, decorations and party extras
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We’ll send your final event information three business days before your event, including your schedule, arrival instructions, confirmed party extras and any remaining items to complete. Please share the guest information with everyone attending.
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sit on the floor. We’ll provide yoga mats, so you can leave yours at home. Your final event information will include any additional items to bring for your celebration.
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Yes! Yoga mats are provided for all guests participating in puppy yoga.
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The host may arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to decorate and set up party items. Please coordinate outside vendor arrivals with our team in advance so everything is ready to welcome your guests.
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Please ask guests to arrive 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start time so they can check in and get settled. Any required waivers should be completed before participating.
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Ample parking is available directly outside the studio. We’ll include the studio address and any additional arrival instructions in your final event information.
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Our studio is on the ground level. Please share any accessibility or participation needs before booking so our team can discuss the space, available accommodations and how to make your visit comfortable.
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Late arrivals are welcome to enter quietly. Our team will help them join with minimal disruption to the class. The event will follow its scheduled start and end times.
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Yes! A third hour may be added for an additional fee, subject to availability. Additional time must be requested and confirmed before your event and cannot be added on the day. We’ll confirm how the extra hour can be used, including whether any puppy interaction is included.