Did you know that constantly letting strangers pet your puppy is NOT good socialization??? As a professional dog trainer of 24 years I rarely allow strangers to pet puppies I am training. Allowing constant interactions between strangers and puppies can either INCREASE a puppy’s excitability around new people (think lots of jumping, mouthing, nipping, excessive licking, barking, whining, etc) OR can make already nervous or apprehensive pups MORE nervous and fearful of strangers (running away, hid

I used to treat my dog worse than a purse. If someone asked to touch my expensive bag, I’d probably say no without thinking twice. But when strangers asked to pet my dog—an actual living being with feelings and preferences—I’d say yes. Every single time. I didn’t think about whether my dog wanted it. Whether it was good for him. Whether he felt safe. I just said yes because I didn’t want to seem rude. And I’m guessing I’m not alone. It wasn’t until I started training hundreds of puppies every ye

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