Knowledge and Skills

Divided between several lessons including:

• An Overview of Socialization - What it is & the rules for helping ensure it is a positive experience!
• Dogs & Their Language - Learn to 'speak dog'!
• Dogs & People - Promote positive associations!
• Situations, Surfaces, & Objects - From wobble boards, agility tunnels, & paddling pools to muzzles & Elizabethan collars!
• Interactive Activities - Feeding toys & fun box searches!
• Other Dogs & Play - Are you and other dogs a source of fun?
• Other Species - Promote a positive response to other animals
• Dogs & Their Bodies - The importance of collaborative care
• Dogs & Their Senses - Pre-empting noise phobias

Positive Handling and Care:

7 Supplementary Collaborative Care Videos

• Engender Positive Responses
• Establish a Dialogue
• Emotional Responses
• Happy Compliance
• Hands Mean Treats
• Ouchy - a Positive Response to Wound Care
• Name it

Your Socialization Toolbox:

8 Essential Handouts

• Dogs Sensitive Period's for Development & Socialization
• Puppy Socialization & Vaccinations Go Together
• Puppy Socialization by AVSAB
• How to Socialize Your Puppy
• Understand Signs of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress
• Canine Communication Pictures
• Consent Tests – The Three Second Rule
• 3-Second Rule for Introducing Dogs

6 Considerate Handling Demonstration Videos – Teach Your Pet to Love Being Touched!

• The Approach
• Where to Touch
• Systematic Touch
• Chin Rest
• Verbal Communication & Praise
• Recommended Additional Resources
• The Environment

Recommended Homework Activities

Written and contributed to by qualified canine training and behavior specialists.