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Puppy social classes aren't enough— Why you should be exploring outdoors with your puppy

Real-life exposure to the outside world is irreplaceable. Your puppy needs to learn how to navigate the unpredictable elements of urban life, from the rumble of a city bus to the rustling of leaves on a windy day. Though paramount for safe contact with other puppies, a classroom environment simply can’t replicate these experiences.

Moreover, puppies need to learn how to navigate a variety of environments, not just the inside of your home or a training facility. They need to understand how to walk on different surfaces, how to stay calm in the presence of distractions, and how to interact confidently with the world around them.

Puppy socialization tips for Portland Puppies

During this sensitive period it is essential that puppies experience the world in a safe, positive way as their brains are just starting to solidify what is safe or unsafe in their world. Anything they have not experienced after this period will likely be perceived as dangerous. Anything that a puppy has had negative experiences with, or has had no experience with by the time they are

Why Does My Dog Ignore Me? 7 reasons why they "aren't listening".

Is your dog ignoring you? Have you ever given your dog a known cue just to have them opt out and disengage even if they had seemed excited to participate in the training up until that moment? Perhaps you gave the cue, your dog looked at you, but then turned their head away, or sat down to scratch and then started sniffing. You gave the cue again and your dog turned their back to you and walked away. You may think they are being “stubborn” but these are tell tale signs of a poisoned cue!