Socialization in Public

Public SocializationAccess to a variety of environments◦ Transportation◦ Restaurants◦ Outdoor venues◦ Grocery Stores◦ Shopping malls and stores

Why is public socialization so important?

Setting up for SuccessA welcome and pleasant visitor

All puppy raisers are educated on dog body language and behavior

Accidents happen, but we try our best to avoid them

Interacting with the public

Puppy Classes

The Foundation of an Assistance DogSeeing anything and everything before coming in for training

Self-control

Basic obedience

Positive interaction

Different exposures

Follow our program ambassadors

SunnySunny, a male yellow lab, being raised for the Guide Dog Foundation, in Smithtown, New York

@Todaypuppy

IzzyIzzy, a male yellow lab being raised for the Guide Dog Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia

@11alivepuppy

CamdenCamden, a female black lab, being raised for America’s VetDogs in Baltimore, Maryland

@wbaltvpuppy

BradyBrady, a male yellow lab, being raised for America’s VetDogs in Boston, Massachusetts.

@nbc10bostonpuppy

ZumaZuma, a male black lab, being raised for America’s VetDogs in Los Angeles, California

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