Puppy Training, Socialization, Critical Stages of Development: Everything You Need to Know

Dog Training Today with Will Bangura for Pet Parents, Kids & Family, Pets and Animals, and Dog Training Professionals. This is a Education & How To Dog Training Podcast.

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Raising a puppy successfully relies heavily on early training and socialization, with the first year of a dog’s life setting the stage for their future behavior. The episode highlights the critical developmental stages of puppies, key socialization methods, the benefits of cooperative care training, and the importance of modern, positive reinforcement methods. Listeners also learn to identify myths and misconceptions in dog training while getting advice on finding qualified trainers to guide them.
• Understanding the importance of early socialization
• Recognizing key developmental stages from neonatal to adolescent
• Learning best practices for safe exposure to diverse experiences
• Exploring the concept of cooperative care training
• Debunking common myths about dog training and dominance
• Finding qualified trainers who use humane, evidence-based methods
• Identifying red flags when seeking training support
• Implementing essential techniques to nurture well-behaved, confident adult dogs

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1. Puppy Training, Socialization, Critical Stages of Development: Everything You Need to Know (00:00:00)

2. Early Puppy Training and Socialization (00:00:01)

3. Developmental Stages of Puppy Training (00:13:40)

4. Critical Socialization Period for Puppies (00:30:12)

5. Comprehensive Puppy Socialization Guide (00:47:24)

6. Effective Puppy Socialization Techniques (01:02:48)

7. Cooperative Care Training for Puppies (01:12:19)

8. Debunking Common Dog Training Myths (01:27:55)

9. Rethinking Dominance in Dog Training (01:36:49)

10. Evaluating TV and Social Media Trainers (01:57:48)

11. Selecting a Qualified Dog Trainer (02:06:14)

12. Recognizing Good and Bad Dog Trainers (02:23:55)

13. Empowering Puppy Socialization and Training (02:38:48)