Puppy socialization is more than just a fun way to show off your adorable new puppy. The "socialization" period is the critical time between 3 and 12 weeks of age. It's the time frame in a puppy's life when everything that they experience determines the outcome on how they will see, respond, and behave to those things usually for the rest of their lives. If a puppy is well-socialized and has a positive experience during this period, they will grow up thinking the world is a wonderful, safe, and good place—and that's what you want. Dogs who lack positive experiences during this time frame are more likely to develop fearful reactions to people, noises, unfamiliar locations, and other things they encounter. They tend to grow into adult dogs who are more cautious, shy, fearful, and frequently nervous. As adult dogs, they usually find it more difficult to cope with new or stressful situations. Aside from potty training, socialization might be the most important thing you and your puppy do together!
My socialization program is designed to help you expose and socialize your puppy to the most common things that they will encounter throughout their life while ensuring that their experiences are positive, safe, and fun. As an added bonus, at the end of each week’s program I have included a fun enrichment challenge for your puppy along with a field trip for you to do with your puppy to enhance the socialization experience.
My socialization program is broken down into 4 weeks of step-by-step video tutorials, but the great thing about this program is that you’re able to go at your own pace. So, if your puppy is struggling in one specific area of the program, you can take the extra time needed to focus on that specific area and not have to worry about missing out on anything else included in the program. Also, there’s no worries of trying to schedule training around your busy life. The program is available online and you can pick right back up from where you last left off. The program also includes printable handouts, so all the information given in the tutorial videos are available for you to take with you wherever you go.
I’m a Certified Dog Trainer so if you ever need additional help or want to take your training to the next step, all you have to do is contact me and get the help and training you want and need.