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Puppy Socialization with Julie Parker and Rocky Mountain Dog Training (Patreon)

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2022-06-02 00:30:01
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Hey DoggyU Crew! 

New video is out! It is posted today ad-free until it is released to the public. This is a great one to listen to podcast-style or while making dinner, as it is a bit longer. 

I hope you enjoy my discussion with Julie Parker, owner of Rocky Mountain Dog Training, who is one of my favorite puppy experts. Her and I created a puppy day school together back in 2019, and I think we learned a lot from each other in the process. That puppy program covers everything from dog to dog socialization, body handling, introduction to sights, sounds, and surfaces, as well as obedience and field trips. Julie's been on many podcasts for her work in early puppy development and socialization, and she's also just a wonderful person who I am grateful to call a friend. 

Enjoy! 

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Puppy Socialization and Our #1 Puppy Training Tip! w/ Rocky Mountain Dog Training

Join the DoggyU community! Bonus content, how-to videos, and monthly Q&A to get your questions answered! Patreon.com/DoggyU Shop Our Favorite Products! https://www.amazon.com/shop/doggyu *** Bully Sticks: https://amzn.to/3NCo6Ns *** Treacheas: https://amzn.to/3MZClvY *** Toppl Food Toy: https://amzn.to/3t3mgxe *** KONG Food Toy: https://amzn.to/3GyecKG This video is an interview between myself and Julie Parker, the owner of Rocky Mountain Dog Training. Julie is an expert in the field of puppy development and socialization. In this interview we discuss choosing a breed or puppy, early puppy development, as well as extensive socialization topics including people socialization, dog to dog socialization, introducing your puppy to sights, sounds, surfaces, and what to do if the puppy is fearful. We also discuss crating, safe socialization, and appropriate chews and treats. You can find out more about Julie's program at RockyMountainDogTraining.com! New Videos every month! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click on the above link supports the creation of these videos at no cost to you. I receive a small payment even if you don't purchase the products shown here. Connect with us on Social Media! Website: http://www.doggyu.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doggyutraining/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/doggy.u TikTok @doggy.u Blog: www.doggyu.com/blog/

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Patrick Hogan

I loved this! Timing was perfect for me with my new puppy. One question, what if you’re out socializing and the puppy has a fear response to something that you can’t get away from? I took Hank to Home Depot this morning and he did great, except for the cart ride in and out of the store. The vibration on the cart from the blacktop seemed to bother him a lot. I talked with him the whole time in and out to try and take his mind off of it but he didn’t really get all the way calm. It’s almost 100 degrees out here in the desert today and walking him to the store isn’t a viable option in my opinion. Carrying him and all the equipment wasn’t something I could do either. Anyway, any tips? I’m sure the answer is right in front of me and I’m just not seeing it. Again, LOVE this video. 🙂

DOGGY•U
>>85084299

Hi Patrick! Nice job getting out to do some socialization with your dog! So, thinking about your question, I would challenge the question premise that you couldn’t get out of the situation/get away. If this kind of issue happened to me and I saw my puppy was struggling I would make a new gameplan and abort the mission. So in this particular case, if I saw the puppy was having issues with the cart, I would start by putting them in the cart and just having them hang out while I fed them treats for a few minutes. Then I would see if there was a smoother surface (like a sidewalk) we could roll it on that would make less noise/be smoother for the puppy. If there wasn’t an option I would start with a tiny push forward, reward. Assess the puppy. How are they feeling? If they are happy and loose body language, try a small push, reward. Break it down to as small a step as possible. If puppy is still having big feelings, or isn’t taking food, it’s time to abort the cart mission. What I would do, depending on where I am is just have an observation trip. Sit in the back of the car with the trunk open, watch people walk by and feed for 5 minutes, go home, drop your puppy and then go back alone to do your shopping. Then, once I’ve decided that moving forward with the cart isn’t a good plan, I would regroup and make a training plan. Here’s what I would likely do: work on surfaces and movement at home. If you have a cart, wagon, wheelbarrow, whatever, start with baby steps at home. Once we’re comfortable at home, go to a store where you can get the cart once you get inside (ie. Like a pet store, or Home Depot with carts inside the building). Bring a very cushy mat/bed for inside the cart to dull the vibrations, bring a backpack for yourself to put your things in so your hands are free, carry the puppy in. Bring tons of good food, and only push the cart on smooth floors. So basically, in this situation, I would abort the mission, and then make a new plan and take baby steps towards your goal. No harm in backing off! Lots of socialization can be done without the cart in the meanwhile. Remember, slow is fast in training :) Hope that was helpful!

Helen Sabo

I have friends with dogs who are volunteering to have their dogs visit with my new puppy. Some of the dogs are still relatively young (about a year old)and are used to playing with littermates, but in any event, I'm not sure how they are with puppies. What's the safest way to introduce my puppy to potential playmates? Thanks so much, your materials are awesome and have given me so much useful information even before my puppy comes home next week!

DOGGY•U
>>85141050

Hey Helen! Below I will post a video on new dog intros, but basically, the puppy should only meet one dog at a time, that dog should be on leash until it's deemed safe. You should allow the puppy to approach if they want to. Going out on a short walk together or in a field would be ideal, but a backyard would also work for a young puppy. If it looks like the puppy will be overwhelmed, spend some time treating the puppy in the presence of the other dog, while your friend also treats their dog, and then call it a day. We don't want to rush a young puppy into interactions, but even doing some parallel walking/treating/little obedience games in the presence of the dog would be great! If they turn out to be social and appropriate, let them play for a few minutes, then call them over to you, treat and take a break, and then release back to play again. You want the visit to be brief and positive. Hope that helps! https://youtu.be/7hVa6twdHpA

Helen Sabo

Thanks so much!! I'm going to show this advice to my friend before our dogs meet, as my sense is that (perhaps because the dogs her dog plays with are littermates) my friend and the other dogs' owners tend to just put the dogs together in the yard and let them do their thing, which doesn't seem appropriate for my puppy

DOGGY•U
>>85146135

Awesome! And yes! Definitely not appropriate at such a young age. It may be fine, but I'd much rather take a slow approach to ensure your puppy isn't overwhelmed or nervous. The disposition and breed of the dog also matter quite a bit in these cases.

Helen Sabo

Her dog is a bernadoodle and mine is a standard poodle. Her dog is pretty energetic but friendly and generally well-behaved. My puppy has been living with 10 siblings and 4 related adult poodles (mom, uncle, grandma, and half-sister from a prior litter) and the breeder has been doing puppy culture since the puppies were just a few days old. I think my little Oliver is off to a good start, and want to ensure he continues to have great experiences 🙂