Why is socializing important?
Puppies go through a sensitive socialization period in the first months of life when they are uniquely prepared to benefit from exposure to new experiences. Continued socializing and training throughout his first year will help him:
- Be happier
- Be emotionally stable/ resilient
- Be less reactive
- Be less fearful
- Have a better understanding of what is expected of him
- Have better impulse control
- Have better canine manners
Click here to get your free guide: “5 Safety Skills to Teach Your New Puppy”
Life with Rune is a Facebook group that shows puppy parents how to socialize and train their own puppy between 8 weeks and 12 months
Here’s what you get when you join:
- Specific experiences to provide for an emotionally sound puppy
- How to socialize and train your puppy during his first year
- Short videos and photos demonstrating how to teach basic manners, come when called and walk nicely on a leash.
- Training and socializing resource to access anytime
What people are saying about Life With Rune
It has made me a better dog parent and I will benefit from the relationship I have with K. [SA]
Clear explanations for why you are doing what you’re doing and the visuals are incredibly helpful for anyone starting with a puppy. …I enjoyed how you shared Rune’s training modules in a way that showed the building blocks of puppy training. [BM]
I refer anyone I know with a retriever puppy to this group because you have done such a great job of breaking down the journey into small pieces. As a new pet owner I always thought it was some miracle or magic to see a person with a well trained dog. [KA]
Your explanations are clear and easy to follow which sets a pet owner up for success with their canine. [SW]
I look forward to seeing what Rune is learning. Sometimes it is something I thought I knew already, but the details matter. [JK]
I love the way you present the information in small usable pieces that go beyond the basics taught in group classes. [KB]
I woke up every morning to a new lesson! Going on this journey with you and Rune is an experience I will never forget. It was educational, fun, made me laugh and I looked forward to seeing and hearing from you every day. I fell in love with you BOTH. [CS]
Tremendously helpful. My Fen is 6 months old now and I’m a bit behind on training him but I’m going through your posts step by step and he’s doing so well! Thank you for sharing and helping us be great doggie mommas and poppas. [CD]
The good news is that it’s available to start from the beginning in the guides section when you get your next puppy! [DH]
INVALUABLE information. [SR]
Even on a busy day, when I would not be able to break open a whole book or watch a long video, there is insight, a new idea, or approach to try. I have particularly liked your emphasis on building a close and trusted relationship through training and shared activities. [EF]