If you wait too long to socialize your puppy you can ruin their life! Your puppy has something called a Critical Socialization Window that closes around 16 weeks. If you have not socialized your dog properly by that time your life together is way more likely to be stressful and difficult. Watch the video for details on how to properly socialize your puppy before they are fully vaccinated. It is crucial not wait until after 16 weeks!!!

Although socializing your puppy before they are vaccinated does involve some risk, the risk of future problems if you don't socialize them is much higher. In the video we discuss places that are great to socialize an unvaccinated puppy and places that don't make sense due to the higher risk. For example, going for a walk in the neighborhood makes sense, going to the dog park does not!

Expert trainer Matt Covey gives you some of the thoughts and considerations you need to keep in mind as you create a socialization plan! There are three major areas you need to focus on. You need to socialize your puppy in different environments, with different types of people and with different types of dogs. You must create a well thought out socialization plan and use your time with your dog effectively! If you don't have a socialization plan you are likely to forget a major area of socialization which sets your dog up for failure later in life.

Our Dog Boot Camp and our InHome dog training programs are highly customized and designed to give you and your dog the best life possible. We focus on obedience commands, leash walking, off leash training, inhome behaviors, socializing, and many other training goals. For more information, please visit our website today!

Quick Price Quote https://suburbank9.com/instantquote/

Dog Boot Camp information https://suburbank9.com/dogbootcamp/

In Home Dog Training Information https://suburbank9.com/inhomedogt

To find the right dog for your family try our breed selection consultation: https://suburbank9.com/breedselection/

Follow us on social media!
Facebook:   / suburban.k9  
IG:   / suburban_k9  

Looking for some Suburban K9 gear? Get it here at our Suburban K9 Outfitters online store. All proceeds go toward our Gives Back Program to help people get the training that they need! https://suburbank9.com/shop/

Chapters
00:00 Overview of Socialization
01:57 Meeting People
03:01 Making Smart Decisions When Socializing
04:29 Meeting Dogs
05:57 Exposure Goes A Long Way
06:22 Socializing In Different Environments
07:33 Closing Thoughts


#socialization #puppytraining #dogtraining