Dog socialization is an essential part of raising a puppy into a happy, well-adjusted adult. Once you bring your new puppy home, you have the opportunity to help shape your puppy's social development.

Praise your dog whenever they do get things right, and be sure to have plenty of healthy treats on hand to help them ...

Could good intentions backfire and cause behavioral issues in your dog? In a nutshell: yes. Socialization involves exposing a young domestic animal (such as a kitten or puppy) to a variety of people, ...

A social media video of a dachshund experiencing a puppy socialization training class in Colorado has delighted viewers across the internet. The video's creator highlights why socialization classes ...

Socialization is critical for dogs and humans. With exposure, humans become accustomed to a wide variety of people and environments and gain confidence in their abilities to cope with life’s ...

We all love dogs, and a healthy, happy one starts with a good amount of socialization from a young age. Why is it important to socialize your canine companion? For one, they are social creatures, just ...

The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed ...

I was about a month into raising a new border collie puppy, Alsea, when I came to an embarrassing realization: my dog had yet to meet a Black person. This was worrying for a number of reasons, not the ...

During the unprecedented quarantine and relative isolation of the coronavirus pandemic, dog and cat adoptions and applications for foster homes are surging. In many ways it seems to be the ideal time ...