Brighten Up Pup

24/11/2024

Donate your used stuffed toys & MORE!

Brighten Up Pup's Dog Savvy Kids Club is hosting our 2nd Annual Stitching & Stuffies Project to support the non-profit Glad Dogs Nation.

Stuffed Toy Drive

You can help dogs and cats in need by donating gently loved stuffed toys you no longer want and declutter your home before the holidays.
GLAD DOGS NATION up-cycles them into safe and fun dog & cat toys that are either donated to animal shelters or sold. 100% of the profits are donated to a wide variety of animal welfare initiatives to stem pet overpopulation and provide food, medical care and toys to shelters and rescues across the country.
Glad Dogs Nation takes ALL SIZES of stuffed toys.
Beanie Babies accepted - volunteers remove the beads.
Please NO toys with mechanical parts.

DROP-OFF between November 25-December 20, 2024 to the following Philadelphia locations:
Coleman Library at 68 W. Chelten Ave, 19144
Roxborough Library at 6245 Ridge Ave, 19128
Falls of Schuylkill Library (in East Falls) at 3501 Midvale Ave, 19129
or any time at Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler

Find out more by visiting our link in the Bio

01/11/2024

It's almost over! Autumn color has surpassed its peak, but it's still worth taking a stroll to stop and look around while your buddy has a sniff. K & I stumbled upon this little jem still hanging on at Houston meadow today. This photo doesn't do it justice. Wishing you all time to breathe and see the beauty of life each day as we wind down 2024.

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

Brighten Up Pup invites kids (ages 8+) and teens to bring their own dog to class.  The focus of the class is to have FUN with your dog while learning tricks and games to play at home. 
 
Dates & Time:  Fridays, 9/27 & 10/18 at 4:30p
Duration: 45-60 mins
Cost: $30/class/dog
Location:  near Weaver’s Way Co-op in Mt. Airy (19119)
 
This is an outdoor class that will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.  This is not a suitable class for reactive dogs.  Any dogs deemed unsafe will not be able to attend class.  All dogs will be kept on leash and are discouraged from greeting other dogs and people.  Space is limited to 3-4 participants. Parents should plan to attend to provide support.  Dogs must be up to date on vaccines.
 
RSVP or find out more by emailing [email protected].

27/09/2024

Congratulations, Talia, on winning 1st Prize at the Mt. Airy Village Fair!!! Great job on the Quiz!
Doggie Language by Lilli Chin, A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend, is a great book for ANYONE who wants to know more about what dogs are trying to tell us EVERY day. Hope you enjoy it, share it and spread the word on How to Speak Dog.

22/09/2024

What a GREAT day at the Mt Airy Village Fair! A special thanks to my talented daughter who made the day extra JOYOUS with her beloved ballon doggies. Thanks for putting this FUN community event together once again.

21/09/2024

Brighten Up Pup is excited to be a part of this fun filled event! Stop by to say "Hi" and find out what we do for kids & dogs in our community. Also test your knowledge of dog body language for a chance to win a prize! See you soon!
Check out for more details.

07/09/2024

Be Dog Savvy Summer Camp highlights for July 2024! After a few days of making new friends, learning & playing with Brighten Up Pup's two excellent Assistance Dogs, here's what the kids had to say: "Fun, good times, nice dogs". What did you like most? "doing tricks with dogs", "playing games", "playground...water play".

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01/09/2024

Junior Handlers Club Day
Focusing on teens walking dogs safely, how to be safe around dogs you know and don't know, and how to be the best game in town for your dog!

01/09/2024

Brighten Up Pup's Be Dog Savvy Camp
for Ages 8+
June 2024 Snapshots

09/08/2024

📣 Maggie needs a home 📣
This sweet 7 y.o. Aussidoodle, retired from her career as a wheelchair assistance service dog is looking for her family!

Hypoallergenic. UTD on vet care, spayed. Located in Lakeland, FL.

Please send a message for more information, serious inquiries only.

19/06/2024

Puppy Social Skills Class
Fridays at 9:30am starting June 21st
For pups under 6 months of age

This outdoor class is a fun and thoughtful way to introduce your little one to new people, places and things.  Each session starts with a lesson so your pup can practice the important skill of relaxing in the presence of other dogs and people.  Pet parents learn about socialization, social skills, bite inhibition, canine body language, how to calm an overly excited pup and so much more. Then it's time to romp & explore while you chat with our Canine Coach and other puppy parents (optional).

Children welcome!  Please one adult for the pup and another for the kiddos.
$25/household

Find out more & REGISTER by emailing [email protected]
Proof of first round of puppy vaccines & de-wormer (or negative f***l) required.
https://www.brightenuppup.com/services/puppysocials

02/06/2024

Another great Petapalooza event in Chestnut Hill! I was flying solo today so not too many photos to share, but a lovely community day passing out balloon animals and chatting with kids & adults about the importance of staying safe around dogs and learning how to speak their language. Learn more and come hang out with us every week in June.
See Posts for more upcoming events.

30/05/2024

Come say "Hi!" this Sunday, June 3rd and find out more about Brighten Up Pup and our offerings for Kids, Teens, Families & Dogs!

21/05/2024

06/05/2024

Don't delay! Register TODAY!
Brighten Up Pup's Dog Savvy Kids & Teens
Summer Camps & Classes

Be Dog Savvy Summer Camp (ages 8+)
June 10-13th, July 8-11th, July 15-18th, Aug 26-29th

Junior Handlers Club Classes (ages 12+)
June 14th, July 19th, Aug 30th

Find out more at www.brightenuppup.com/dogsavvykids

Register by emailing [email protected].

19/04/2024

Today was the first Friday class for Clicks & Tricks and it was lovely! The kids were amazing! The dogs engaged! What more could I ask for! I LOVE working with kids & their dogs and look forward to a GREAT Spring Session.

Interested in joining the FUN??? There is still room in the Tues at 4:30pm class. Click on the link in Bio and then click Kids & Teens.