Socialization is a fine art.
Done well, socialization of a puppy or a new dog (whatever their age!) results in positive and informative experiences that build the dog’s understanding of the world.
Socialization checklists are everywhere! But when we follow a checklist instead of listening to what our specific dog needs, we can end up doing more harm than good. Each socialization outing can be successful when we use the individual dog’s temperament, sensory perception of the world, age, skills and experience to guide us.
An article in the New York Times focused on borrowing from an approach to dealing with children. When dealing with…
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Here’s an interesting thought: we can have different types of relationships. More specifically, we can have: * relationships of projection…
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https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/05/28/614386847/what-kind-of-parent-are-you-carpenter-or-gardener When I first encountered psychology & philosophy professor Alison Gopnik’s work, it made me think a lot about how…
There are days when I am powerfully reminded that science has so many limits that we are unable to explain…
Handlers of reactive dogs struggle to find ways to help their dogs feel less worried, overwhelmed or pushed past their thresholds. But progress can be slow, particularly if the dog continues to be triggered despite the handler’s best efforts. Learn how to help your dog using controlled set-ups for success.
