My thanks to Preventative Vet for this information.

Socialization is the key component to having a balanced dog.

Early socialization is crucial for puppy development, but a dog may have missed out on different aspects of puppyhood socialization and training for a variety of reasons. 

The COVID-19 pandemic meant many families added a puppy to their lives but were unable to find socialization opportunities during social distancing.

Adopted dogs often have unknown histories or come from difficult backgrounds. 

And navigating a puppy’s socialization prior to completing puppy vaccinations can be confusing for many owners, especially when advised to not take them out and about until all their shots are completed (there are many ways to safely socialize a puppy – such as using a backpack to stroll around town or enrolling in puppy class – before all their vaccinations are complete).

The good news is that all hope is not lost! No matter the reason your dog is unsocialized or under socialized, you can still do quite a lot to help them feel more comfortable and confident.

Our dogs by nature have social desires that need to be met but all socialization is not always good socialization.

Whether it is proper socialization at a young age, your dog needs to learn appropriate social skills to be in a pack, or teaching coping skills for a dog with social anxieties or fear of other dogs we are here to help!

Socialization is a fundamental part of what we do to help you and your dog on the way to a balanced life. Dogs need plenty of physical exercises as well as a mental exercise in order to feel balanced and productive. 

It is so crucial for young dogs to learn the skills to understand that not every dog wants them all in their face. Learning how to have good manners with all kinds of temperaments may save your dog from harm in the real world.

Our “recipe for success” includes combining meeting social needs and understanding that all dogs are designed to be productive and task oriented. In other words, they need a “job” in order to feel balanced. 

By engaging our dogs mentally and teaching them to process information, perform desired behaviors, and use some impulse control, and teach proper and successful social interaction we are able to build a relaxed, well behaved dog that is a positive part of your life.

You will be amazed at how much happier your dogs will be when they are using their brains and their needs are being met!

Owners, in turn, feel happier when they have a reliable dog who is fun to be around. 

Who wouldn’t rather include their dog in their lives instead of having to leave them at home or locked away because they are unmanageable? 

We can help you have the dog you have always wanted who is polite to your guests, can be calm in a hectic environment, and knows that with obedience comes more freedom!