Ep. 9: What Puppy Socialization Can Teach Us About Being Human

We often think of socialization as a checklist: meet people, meet dogs, go for walks. But socialization — true, meaningful socialization — goes so much deeper. It’s not just about exposure. It’s about cultivating an internal feeling of safety, emotional resilience, and learning how to exist in our human world without fear. In this episode, we explore what socialization really means for dogs and for us. From critical windows of development to the role of the nervous system, attachment, and early experiences, this conversation draws a powerful parallel between puppy raising and human healing.

You’ll learn:

🐾 How epigenetics plays a role in shaping who our dogs are

🧠 How early environments and experiences shape emotional regulation and reactivity

🌱 What the process of socialization has to do with trauma, resilience, and reparenting

🔁 How we unintentionally pass down unconscious beliefs about the world around us

Whether you’re raising a dog or reflecting on your own upbringing, this episode offers a gentle invitation to rethink how we introduce newness, support growth, and create safety.

Resources Mentioned:

📚 The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté

Get the book here: https://a.co/d/cBFGuOY

📖 My blog post on socialization:

Read it here: https://www.coregulatedk9s.com/blog/what-even-is-puppy-socialization-why-does-it-matter

Learn more about the work that Ashley does here: https://www.coregulatedk9s.com

Book your free discovery call with Ashley: https://calendly.com/ashleycipolletti/discovery-call