PUPPY SOCIALIZATION PACKAGE
Puppies up to 16 weeks of age
A combination of in-home lessons and socialization field trips to give your puppy the best chance in his or her new life with you. Get help preparing for your puppy's homecoming or start lessons during your puppy's first week with you. From there, we'll schedule safe socialization outings so you can learn how to do socialization right, without putting your puppy's health at risk, while learning how to prevent common problems many puppy owners make. Follow-up with an additional field trip or in-home lesson.
Pricing for 3 lessons $585.00
As of 5/1/31, 4Paws University no longer offers puppy classes, as we feel puppies and their owners are better served by individual lessons that focus on the needs of each individual.
Important Puppy Information:
 CAN I REALLY SOCIALIZE MY PUPPY BEFORE HE/SHE IS FULLY VACCINATED?
You can provide your puppy with safe socialization before their vaccinations are completed. Read these tips for how to safely socialize your puppy now and other important information.
POSITION STATEMENT ON PUPPY SOCIALIZATION
From the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) |
Is a Puppy Right For You?
Do I REALLY Want a Puppy?
What Nobody Told You About Raising a Puppy
Choosing a Puppy
How to Find a Puppy: pupquest.org
Puppies on the Internet
How to Choose a Good Dog Breeder
Puppies From Working Lines in Pet Homes
Before Your Puppy Comes Home
Before You Get Your Puppy, PDF
New Puppy Supply Checklist
Puppy Preparedness
Choosing a Puppy Class
What to Look For In a Puppy Class - Greta Kaplan
What to Look For In a Puppy Class - Jolanta Benal
It is a violation of California law
to sell or adopt
a puppy
under
8 weeks of age
Puppies removed from the litter too soon are at significant risk of developing behavior problems around dogs and humans. Developmental Stages & Socialization
Socialization Facts: 
Many new puppy owners know that socialization is important, but not how to do it correctly. These articles give sound advice on how to make socialization a positive experience for everyone.
What to Look For In a Puppy Class - Greta Kaplan
Socialization isn't just about play and good puppy classes ensure a positive experience.
What to Look For In a Puppy Class - Jolanta Benal
Vaccinations vs. Socialization
You were told your puppy shouldn't go anywhere until fully vaccinated. Is that right?
Socialization: Beyond the Dog Park
Dog parks are great...for some dogs.
Teaching Your Puppy to Like and Respect People
One bad experience can have a dramatic impact on your puppy's personality.
Socialization Excuses
Do you hear yourself saying one of these excuses for not socializing your puppy?
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR NEW PUPPIES:
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PUPPY PRIMER, 2ND EDITION - Patricia McConnell
Trainer favorite! Engaging, humorous and easy to follow, the updated Puppy Primer is packed with positive reinforcement tips and tricks, special topics and more. This updated and expanded version of our best-selling Puppy Primer is used by thousands of trainers across the U.S. New dog owners love it because it provides clear and concise information that makes training effective and fun. It's tone is upbeat and encouraging, yet it is chock full of even more useful information that every puppy owner needs. |
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POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING - Pat Miller
Demonstrates how you can train your dog, have fun, and build a lasting relationship at the same time. Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving. When you apply the training methods in this book and follow the unique six-week training program, your dog will learn to think and to choose proper behavior. You and your dog can become an unbeatable team, capable of addressing any challenge you may encounter. |
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THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH - Patricia B. McConnell, PhD
When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.
4Paws University highly recommends this entertaining book to anyone wanting a better understanding of their dog! |
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