For years, dog parks and puppy classes have been the go-to for puppy and dog socialization, but are you really doing right by your dog by mobbing them with strange dogs and puppies?

In this episode, Crystal and guest dog trainer Sabrina Salazar talk about what it really means to socialize a dog, what’s really happening at dog parks, and how not all puppy classes are created equal.

Sabrina Salazar – Gleason Dog Training

References

Hire Sabrina at Gleason Dog Training

The Puppy Primer – Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.

Maran Illustrated Dog Training

Puppy Passports : Your Guide To Raising A Friendly, Adaptable, and Easy-To-Train Family Dog