Скачать или смотреть Learn with Lilah! Puppy Socialization Experience - First Downtown Leash Walking on Busy Sidewalks

What's Lilah learning today?! She is exploring an urban park and downtown streets for the first time with professional dog trainer Arie Ebaugh (MS, CPDT-KA)! This exposure is a valuable socialization experience for an enthusiastic pup like Lilah.

Socialization is the process of exposing a dog to new experiences in a POSITIVE, productive way, with LOTS of food and praise. Socialization during puppyhood is a critical step in raising a confident, curious, and well-adjusted dog. It is MUCH more than meeting other dogs. It is about experiencing ALL that the world has to offer–sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, and living things. The goal is for the pup to learn that NEW THINGS = GOOD THINGS. This time-frame is SHORT and cannot be reopened once it closes. Proper puppy socialization is the best way to prevent major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and aggression when a dog reaches social maturity. A well-socialized dog can be an ambassador for their breed(s) and provide emotional anchorage for anxious humans and dogs alike. Lilah is well on her way to fulfilling this important role!

Lilah is a star, learning ALL the things with confidence and enthusiasm. In this video clip, Lilah leaves the park and crosses into a busy downtown sidewalk for the first time ever! Watch her body language as she sniffs her way through town, ignoring BIG sounds and happily checking out all the new people that she passes. Lilah earns rewards for checking in with Arie and for moving on from major distractions as they closely pass by. Arie follows Lilah’s lead, as she asks to move further into town towards more people, dogs, and storefronts to investigate.

Need personalized help with puppy socialization or other goals? Visit Arie's website to schedule a training session today: www.PupsUnleashed.com