The Complete Socialisation Handbook is your step-by-step guide to helping dogs of every age feel safe and confident in the world.
Designed for puppies, teenage dogs, adult dogs and rescues, this handbook takes you through calm, modern socialisation using gentle exposure, observation, choice and positive reinforcement.
Inside you’ll find:
✔ How dogs learn about the world
✔ Safe socialisation at each life stage
✔ The REACT method for worries and reactions
✔ A full socialisation checklist for all ages
✔ How to reintroduce socialisation to older or rescue dogs
✔ Common mistakes and how to avoid overwhelm
✔ A weekly socialisation plan
✔ How to use Callander K9’s secure playgrounds for confidence-buildingThis guide is neurodivergent-friendly, written in clear, simple steps and designed to reduce overwhelm for both you and your dog.
Whether you're starting with a puppy or supporting a reactive teen or rescue dog, this handbook helps you build confidence at a pace that feels safe.Perfect for owners working on:
• confidence
• calmness
• reactions
• frustration
• new or scary environments
• social skills
• reactivity recoveryDownload instantly and start building calm confidence today — the gentle, Callander K9 way.
Socialisation
These short, friendly mini eBooks are designed for busy dog owners who want clear, realistic steps without overwhelm. Every guide is ND-friendly, trauma-informed, and based on games-based IMDT training.
Use them as quick wins, refreshers, confidence-boosters, or to support your bigger training goals with Callander K9.
