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Socialization: What it is, how to do it, and, of course, genetics! (Patreon)

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2022-02-08 00:01:00
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Hey All! 

So this video is about 30 minutes and you can definitely listen to it podcast-style, though there are several picture examples towards the end. It talks about socializing dogs when you've got a dog in your household that has a habit you'd rather not have your new dog pick up, talks about genetics role in socialization, and also uses the puppy program I designed and ran in Colorado as a way to describe all the aspects of socialization I would include in your plan for your puppy. Feel free to ask questions or save them for the Q&A! 

Happy Training! 

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Angela

How do you pick your puppies first play dates?

DOGGY•U
>>103907780

Generally, I'm looking for dogs that are going to be similar energy and size as my puppy. If that's not something I have access to from friends or family, i would go to a training facility that offers supervised playgroups to try to find the right match. I would also look at social adult dogs my puppy van play with.

Joseph Chege

Great tips on socialization. Joseph - Kenya

Phil & Christina

WOW! Thank you so much information, mind blown lol. Starting to google puppy playgroups as my guy wants to get a puppy in May-June. We'll most likely be signing up for your puppy course then. Questions: ~ Working with older dogs, do these same rules hold true? ~ Do you have a list of what your puppy socialization playgroup did? I'd love to have a list to compare with and ideas of what to do for our personal puppy and for the shelter/rescue dogs. ~ You mentioned California, as we live there, do you have a program here you recommend?! Thank you!!

DOGGY•U

With older dogs, socialization has to be taken on a case by case basis where you are meeting the dog where they are at but the same general ideas apply: - Watch what the dog is telling you about how they are feeling - Let them experience socialization moments at a safe distance However, some adult dogs are never going to be thrilled about playing with other dogs. Think of it like humans - after a certain age, going to the club isn't as fun anymore and you prefer to hang with your close friends only. I don't have a list but Dr. Ian Dunbar has an extensive list of things to socialize a puppy to. I do have this video though of some of the stuff we did in the puppy class that will likely be helpful:https://youtu.be/PXrIgdlwsN8

DOGGY•U

Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with puppy programs in California - sorry! I might ask your local dog training group or facebook groups in your area to see if anyone has a recommendation.