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The industry term for exposing
dogs to other dogs and humans is know as
Socialization. Most people think that
socialization is only important for puppies.
The truth is that while socializing puppies
is indeed crucial to helping a puppy develop
into a well-rounded social canine companion,
dogs should be continually socialized
throughout their lives. Socialization helps
dogs maintain their social skills, and helps
prevent them from becoming anti-social
and developing phobias. Even humans
regularly participate in socialized
activities. Those that don't often become
reclusive, and some even develop conditions
such as Agoraphobia. In the dog world, being
anti-social also sets the stage for fearful
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This white paper
published by the American Veterinary Society
of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) emphasizes the
importance of proper socialization for dogs.
As veterinarians, the AVSAB knows how
fragile puppies' immune systems are, yet
they maintain that socialization should be
incorporated into a dog's life beginning at
a very young age - even before a puppy
has had all of its vaccinations.
That statement alone clearly demonstrates
how important socialization truly is. Click
on the document to the left to read the
AVSAB's position on socialization - it may take a moment to load, but
it's definitely worth the wait! |
As trainers with over 35
years of experience working with dogs, we've
developed socialization strategies to help
give dogs the very best chance at learning
and maintaining appropriate social behavior,
as well as aim to help them not develop
phobias and anxieties. These strategies
include intermingling dogs of all ages,
and different sizes, when applicable.
While many people, trainers included, typically
think of socialization as
"play-dates", we prefer socialization
sessions to have structure built-in, as well as
have education mixed into them in such a way that
the dogs don't even realize they're
learning.
If your dog is already
well-socialized, properly structured socialization
sessions can be great opportunities to teach
a dog how maintain focus on tasks amidst
distraction.
To find out more about
how we can help you,
contact us today.
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321 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
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2201 Francisco Dr.
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including Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Granite Bay, Roseville, Loomis, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Placerville, Lake Tahoe and more. We are
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of California and Nevada on a case by case basis.
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