Brighten Up Pup

18/01/2025

Part 2 of our Stitching & Stuffies Service Project was a big success!!! It was a great event for people of all ages to help fulfill their mission of turning sad dogs into glad dogs. We sewed squeakers into 160 toys that will be sent to shelters and rescues across the country.

Thanks to all those who donated time & money to fund the event, including , and thanks to for hosting at their Community Outreach Office in Germantown.

16/01/2025

Calling ALL Puppy Parents!
Puppy Socials:  Sundays at 9:30 am, starting January 12th
Location:  near Weavers Way Coop in Mt. Airy (19119)

These are outdoor classes so bundle up!
This is a social skills class so puppies will be on leash for the first part of class and given the option to play off leash with careful supervision after lesson time.
https://www.brightenuppup.com/services/puppysocials
Cost: $25 cash, Venmo or PayPal

Please RSVP via email by 6pm the Friday before.  Class is limited to puppies under 6 months of age with proof of at least one round of DHPP or similar vaccinations.

14/01/2025

Part 1 of our Stitching & Stuffies Service Project complete! 😁 Thanks to the generous donations of community members we collected 16 bags and boxes of stuffed toys to help fulfill their mission of turning sad dogs into glad dogs! The toys will be upcycled into dog and cat toys to benefit shelters and rescues nationwide.

Thanks to
for providing the drop off locations and spreading the word!

Part 2, Stitching squeakers into upcycled stuffies for shelter pets across the country, is happening this Saturday at Weavers Way Outreach Office in Germantown! Thanks to for hosting and all who made monetary donations to make this event possible, including

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

19/06/2024

Puppy Social Skills Class
Sundays at 9:30am starting January 12, 2025
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 on leash 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.
RSVP by 6pm the Friday before.
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.