Puppy Socialization with Jo Pay

Jo Pay joins Victoria to discuss her journey of raising a new puppy, Jig, a 16-week-old border collie. They explore the challenges and joys of puppy training, the importance of socialization, and the realities of managing expectations as a dog trainer and owner. Jo shares her experiences with choosing the right breeder, the significance of sleep for puppies, and strategies for socializing Jig in a safe and controlled manner. The conversation emphasizes the emotional resilience needed for both puppies and their owners, highlighting the rewarding yet demanding nature of raising a puppy. Create your free Positively account here . Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here. Solve behavior problems and find tools to help live your best dog life at Positively.com . Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.

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Puppy Socialization with Jo Pay is an episode from Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast by Victoria Stilwell.

This episode is 52:12 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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