Team Building and Corporate Wellness Events with Puppies
The most effective team building activity your employees will actually look forward to.
Let's be honest — most team building activities get a collective eye-roll. Another escape room. Another trivia night. Another forced happy hour. But what if you could bring something that makes people genuinely smile the moment they walk in the door?
At Puppy Retreat, we host private events where your team gets to spend time with a room full of playful puppies — no agenda, no awkward icebreakers, just pure, stress-melting joy. It sounds simple, but the impact is real.
📍 Roseville/Sacramento area, Santa Clara/Bay area 🌐 www.puppyretreat.com
At Puppy Retreat, we host private events where your team gets to spend time with a room full of playful puppies — no agenda, no awkward icebreakers, just pure, stress-melting joy. It sounds simple, but the impact is real.
📍 Roseville/Sacramento area, Santa Clara/Bay area 🌐 www.puppyretreat.com
Why Puppies Work (Science Backs It Up)
Interacting with animals has measurable physiological and psychological effects. Studies show that time with animals lowers cortisol (your stress hormone) and blood pressure, while boosting oxytocin — the same bonding chemical that builds trust between people.
In workplace surveys, 99% of employees reported improved mood after time with therapy animals, and over half said they felt significantly more productive afterward. For teams dealing with burnout, tight deadlines, or the friction of hybrid work, that's not a small thing.
Happy, connected employees are also more effective employees. Research consistently shows that high morale drives better collaboration, lower turnover, and stronger business outcomes. A puppy event isn't just fun — it's an investment in your team's wellbeing.
In workplace surveys, 99% of employees reported improved mood after time with therapy animals, and over half said they felt significantly more productive afterward. For teams dealing with burnout, tight deadlines, or the friction of hybrid work, that's not a small thing.
Happy, connected employees are also more effective employees. Research consistently shows that high morale drives better collaboration, lower turnover, and stronger business outcomes. A puppy event isn't just fun — it's an investment in your team's wellbeing.
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We offer private bookings at our studios or at your office — whichever works best for your team.
Corporate Event Packages
📍 Roseville Studio — $1,200
For companies that want team building + unforgettable content
Book now - 1.5-hour private session (30 min yoga + extended puppy cuddle time)
- Exclusive studio use for up to 20 participants
- Instructor + caregivers included
- Group photo with puppies at the end
- Light refreshments (water, tea)
- Additional guests: $30 each
📍 Santa Clara Studio — $1,500
For companies that want team building + unforgettable content
Book now - 1.5-hour private session (30 min yoga + extended puppy cuddle time)
- Exclusive studio use for up to 20 participants
- Instructor + caregivers included
- Group photo with puppies at the end
- Light refreshments (water, tea)
- Additional guests: $30 each
🏢 At Your Office
Can't get everyone off-site? We come to you. We bring the puppies directly to your workplace, so your team gets the full experience without leaving the building.
Book now - Roseville area — from $800 for 60 minutes
- Santa Clara / Bay Area — from $900 for 60 minutes
- Perfect for larger companies, all-hands days, or anyone who wants to bring something special to the office.
- Reccomennded for up to 25 participants per session
What a Session Looks Like
Your team arrives to a private, fully set-up studio (or a freshly arranged office space). No other guests, no strangers — just your group, our staff, and a room full of puppies.
The session starts with a beginner-friendly yoga class led by our instructor, where puppies roam freely around your team. After yoga, it's 60–90 minutes of unstructured puppy time: people mingle, decompress, laugh, and bond in a way that no conference room can replicate. The session ends with a group photo that your team will be sharing for months.
We handle everything — the puppies, the setup, the supervision. You just show up.
The session starts with a beginner-friendly yoga class led by our instructor, where puppies roam freely around your team. After yoga, it's 60–90 minutes of unstructured puppy time: people mingle, decompress, laugh, and bond in a way that no conference room can replicate. The session ends with a group photo that your team will be sharing for months.
We handle everything — the puppies, the setup, the supervision. You just show up.
Perfect for Any Corporate Occasion
HPuppy events work beautifully as:
- Quarterly team celebrations — reward your people after a big push
- Onboarding experiences — help new hires bond with the team from day on
- Mental health and wellness days — a tangible commitment to employee wellbeing
- Client appreciation events — something your clients will genuinely remember
- Holiday parties — skip the generic venue and do something your team will talk about all year
Who It's For
You don't need to be a dog person to have a great time (though it helps). We've hosted teams from tech startups, healthcare companies, law firms, and everything in between. The one thing they all have in common? Everyone leaves in a better mood than when they arrived.
If you're in HR, office management, or just the person who organizes team events — this is the one that gets people excited when you send the calendar invite.
If you're in HR, office management, or just the person who organizes team events — this is the one that gets people excited when you send the calendar invite.
Book Your Corporate Event
Ready to bring some puppy energy to your team? We'd love to work with you.
Reach out to us to discuss group size, dates, and whether you'd like to visit our studio or have us bring the puppies to your office. We have studios in Roseville and Santa Clara, and we offer on-site visits across the Bay Area.
👉 Book a private event at puppyretreat.com/tickets
Or contact us directly — we're happy to answer questions and help you plan something your team will love.
Reach out to us to discuss group size, dates, and whether you'd like to visit our studio or have us bring the puppies to your office. We have studios in Roseville and Santa Clara, and we offer on-site visits across the Bay Area.
👉 Book a private event at puppyretreat.com/tickets
Or contact us directly — we're happy to answer questions and help you plan something your team will love.
Service Area
Puppy Retreat is a puppy socialization studio in the Sacramento and Bay Area. We offer open play sessions, private events, and corporate bookings at our Roseville and Santa Clara locations.
🐾 Make your corporate event unforgettable. Book now at Puppy Retreat Yoga
