Three Misunderstandings About Dog Socialization

I hope everyone will get out and socialize their dog. If you need help, a professional trainer, or have questions, please call us! Dogz Training, www.dogz-inc.com (775) 219-4121 Three Misunderstandings About Dog Socialization Tips for having a well-socialized dog I’ve been a dog trainer for over 20 years. Twenty years ago you rarely heard anyone talking about socialization. Now it’s heard fairly frequently. This is great news because socialization, when it’s done right, can have a

The importance of asking if you can pet a dog:

Training Tip Tuesday: The importance of asking if you can pet a dog: If you want to pet a dog, whether it’s your own pet or a dog you just met, make sure that you ask first. Asking the owner is important, but even more importantly, ask the dog. Ask the dog if he or she wants to be touched, and then respect the answer you’re given. How do you ask a dog whether she wants to be petted? Dogs aren’t verbal, so they can’t verbally express what they want. However, we can watch their body language to