Raising a Rescue Puppy: Socialization, Training, and the Planet Dog Approach with Kathy Callahan

Raising a puppy can be one of the most fun and rewarding parts of dog rescue, fostering, and adoption, but it can also be one of the most challenging. We get it, and so does our guest, Kathy Callahan. Kathy has raised a lot of rescue puppies, and her latest book, Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog, provides a life-changing framework for anyone bringing a puppy into their home — as well as practical tips for puppy training and socialization.

In this episode, we discuss Kathy’s background in dog and puppy rescue, how she became a dog trainer, and how she guides clients through the process of puppy training with empathy and understanding first. 

🐶 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What is Planet Dog, and why is it important to understand?

• The role choice and control play in raising puppies

• What is puppy socialization?

• How the experiences of Planet Rescue Dog can shape our puppies

• Why understanding your puppy’s body language matters

• How to teach kids to interact appropriately with puppies

• Some tips for the toughest puppy behaviors, like jumping, mouthing, and biting

🐾 Links & Next Steps:

• Follow Kathy Callahan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and check out her website to learn more about her books and podcast: ⁠https://www.puppypicks.com/
• Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for weekly behavior insights

🎙️ Connect With Us:

• Website: https://www.podtotherescue.com/

• Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/

• Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/

• Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: https://www.bolder.dog/