“How to Properly Socialize Your Dog: Prerequisites, Protocols & How to Build a Confident, Social Dog

In this episode of The Dog Owners Podcast, co-hosts Brent and Vinny break down everything you must know before socializing your dog. Whether you’re a new dog owner or an experienced handler, this conversation dives deep into the true meaning of dog socialization, the common misconceptions, and the exact prerequisites, procedures, and protocols needed to help your dog develop into a safe, confident, and socially functional companion.You’ll learn:What real dog socialization actually is (and what it’s not)The foundational skills your dog needs before meeting new dogs or environmentsProtocols for structured, safe socializationHow to prevent fear, reactivity, and negative associationsThe step-by-step framework for building a well-balanced, socially fluent dogIf you want to raise a dog that can confidently interact with new dogs, people, and environments, this episode gives you the roadmap. Tune in and discover how to set your dog up for lifelong social success.