Episode 13: Tips for Socializing your Puppy During COVID 19 (and After!)

Did Fido Poop Today?

During this episode we will answer these questions!

Why social distancing can actually help you better socialize your puppy! What is socialization?

When does socialization occur?

At what age is best to socialize What types of things should I socialize my puppy to?

Why exposure alone is NOT socialization Why learning body language and using positive reinforcement, force free, and fear free methods are best practice for socialization and continued learning

About our guest:

Sydney E. Warner
ABCDT, Dip.CBST

ABC Certified Dog Trainer,
Diploma of Canine Behavior Science and Technology

Sydney is a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College and has a diploma in Canine Behavior Science and Technology from Companion Animal Science Institute. She is scheduled to graduate in May 2020 with her Bachelor of Psychology, focused on animal behavior, from Old Dominion University. Sydney has experience in many professions involving animals including working in the veterinary field for domestic, exotic, and wild animals, shelter work, pet boarding, zookeeper for Virginia specific species, and pet photography. She discovered her passion for helping dogs with behavioral concerns after adopting her first shelter dog in 2010. She then began working with Clever Critters in 2012 after founder and Associated Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Ellen Mahurin, recognized Sydney's strengths and invited her to join the team. When Ellen began making plans to move out of the Hampton Roads area, she knew that Sydney would be the perfect person to take over Clever Critters! Sydney actively pursues continuous education about animal training and behavior by attending seminars and conferences annually, as well as reading, webinars, and other sources to add to her knowledge and skill set. She has excellent judgment when interacting with animals and is adept at choosing appropriate, safe and effective training techniques. Sydney is able to work with dogs, cats, and other species too.

Sydney is a proud member of the

Pet Professional Guild, is a Family Paws Licensed Presenter, and is Silver Certified in Low Stress Handling for the veterinary field. She is currently working towards her Fear Free Animal Trainer certification, followed by her Fear Free Veterinary Professional certification and Puppy Start Right Instructor.

LEARN MORE:

[email protected]

http://www.clever-critters.com

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