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Introduction To Socialization
A socialization program that guides puppy owners through developing their pup until adulthood, emphasizing building the puppy’s trust in you and the world around them
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Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public and make it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes.
Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public and make it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes.
Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public and make it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes.
Introduction
A program that guides puppy owners through developing their pup until adulthood, emphasizing building the puppy’s trust in you and the world around them. The class enables you to ensure your pup has the right experiences at the right time in its life. Know when fear imprint periods happen and what you can do to get through them safely. Find out what to expect as your pup transitions through each stage of puppyhood, including the sensitive, juvenile and adolescent periods. Help prevent fearfulness, dog reactivity, and aggression in your dog.
Socialization can’t wait— while it’s true that dogs of all ages can be socialized, the early period of their life is crucial. Puppies are extremely sensitive during their first 20 weeks, and the experiences they have during this time can significantly shape the way they move through the world for the rest of their lives. Anything puppies experience during this time– from rumbling lawnmowers to skateboards in the driveway– will generally become something they’re comfortable with down the line. There’s a short window for dogs to be well-socialized and adjusted as they transition into adulthood– so as an owner of a new puppy, take advantage of this opportunity to help your puppy feel more comfortable in his own skin and the world around him.
Resources
- Puppy Exercise Guidelines Poster
- Owner perception of problem behaviours in dogs aged 6 and 9-months. Lord MS, Casey RA, et al. 2020.
- Importance of Puppy Training for Future Behavior of the Dog. Kutsumi A, Nagasawa M, et al. 2013
- Teenage dogs? Evidence for adolescent-phase c.onflict behaviour and an association between attachment to humans and pubertal timing in the domestic dog Asher L, England GCW, et al. 2020
Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD is the Founder of Avidog, the leading educational platform for dog breeders and puppy owners, and Gaylan's Golden Retrievers, her 40-year breeding program. Today, Gayle is the only golden retriever AKC Gold Breeder of Merit, and is a three-time AKC “Breeder of the Year.”
