# Is Socialization Really That Important? What Most Dog Owners Get Wrong

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Podcast: [Dog Works Radio® | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Dog Behavior & Service Dogs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dog-works-radio-dog-training-puppy-training-dog-behavior-service-dogs-311974)
Published: 2026-07-07T12:00:00+00:00
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What does it really mean to socialize your dog? Many dog owners believe socialization means letting puppies meet every dog, greet every stranger, and spend hours at the dog park. Unfortunately, those well-intentioned efforts often create the very behavior problems owners hope to avoid. In this episode of Dog Training Unfiltered , Michele Forto explains what proper socialization actually looks like and why confidence, not popularity, should be your goal. You'll learn why calm observation is often more valuable than constant interaction, how the critical puppy socialization period works, why dog parks are rarely the best place for young dogs, and how older dogs can continue building confidence throughout their lives. Whether you're raising a new puppy or helping an adult rescue dog adapt to the world, this episode provides practical, science-based advice you can begin using immediately. Visit Alaska Dog Works to learn more about our private training programs, puppy classes, and online resources. Other Episodes You Will Love · Zombie Dogs Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enroll…

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