Shaped by Dog Podcast with Susan Garrett - Puppy Socialization: Playtime For Puppies And Permissions #127

If you have a puppy, you’ve probably heard that your pup needs to socialize with other puppies and dogs. But what does that mean exactly? How much play is enough or too much for your puppy? Does it mean playing with all other puppies and dogs? We’re looking at critical guidelines and tips for success with puppy playtime, so it’s safe, builds confidence and grows your relationship. In the episode you'll hear: • How socialization through play helps puppies with life skills. • The non-verbal communication that pups need to learn. • The reason we don't want puppies playing on slippery floors. • How to make sure the environment is safe for puppies. • Why we want our dog's playmates to give great communication signals. • About keeping playtime short for puppies. • How to be involved in puppy playtime. • The ways you can break off a puppy play session. • That safe play between puppies or dogs involves consent. • How to use "go play" to associate the fun with you. • Why permission to play will grow your puppy's focus for you. • About making sure your puppy gets enough sleep. Resources: Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://youtu.be/rZLXI9H3Aro **Dirty Dog Door Mats - https://geni.us/dirty-dog-mat Podcast Episode 70: Critical Info for Your Puppy’s First Day and Night at Home - https://youtu.be/rUIX5qW85tU Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? - https://youtu.be/FTi3dQ_Y2A8 Puppy Training Playlist on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2SggplHx3uEWAjXOL9hI21 Reactive or Aggressive Dogs Playlist on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7 P.S. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get notifications of new videos! **Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you! - - - - - - - Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team. Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years. A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained. Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn. - - - - - - - Our Website: https://dogsthat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susangarrett There’s always something new happening at Dogs That, so if you’d like to be the first to know, visit our website, register to receive updates, and we'll keep you in the loop. https://dogsthat.com