RESOURCES
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Position Statement on Puppy Socialization. 2008
http://avsabonline.org/uploads/position_statements/Puppy_Socialization_Position_download_-_10-4-14.pdf A position statement supporting puppy enrollment in socialization programs if proper health precautions are taken. |
Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Training and Behavior Resources. A Letter on Puppy Socialization from Dr. R.K. Anderson, DVM, Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Diplomat of American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Retrieved 1-9-2016
http://www.trainyourdogmonth.com/members/handouts/APDT_TYDMRKLetter.pdf This article is in the form of a letter to veterinary professionals from veterinary behavior specialist. |
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Retrieved Jan. 9, 2016, Developmental Stages of Puppy Behavior.
http://support.houstonspca.org/site/DocServer/developmental_stages_of_puppy_behavior.pdf?docID=369 A developmental schedule of puppy behavior. |
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Behavior society supports early puppy socialization. https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/081001c.aspx Posted Sept. 15, 2008
This article supports the position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, on puppy socialization. |
Killion, J., Puppy Fitness that Fits the Puppy. https://puppyculture.com/appropriate-exercise.html . retrieved Jan. 9, 2016
This on-line article includes diagrams, photos and videos along with clear explanations of the hows and whys of facilitating safe and healthy physical and social play experiences for puppies. In addition, there is a section on citations and further reading at the end of the article. |
Stepita M.E, Bain, M.J., Kass, P.H. Frequency of CPV infection in vaccinated puppies that attended puppy socialization classes. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2013 Mar-Apr; 49(2);95-100. Electronic publication 2013 January 16.
This is an abstract of a scientific study that found no incidence of CPV infection (Parvo) in a large sample of puppies attending socialization classes. |