Puppy Socialization ?

This is a quote I seen in a book from a guy who has trained alot of dogs. I have been doing it lately with a young bulldog puppy and it has been working for me. Not really what I was asking but kind of goes with what some of yall are saying you do as far as excessive petting. "Your dog will tell you, "I got it boss!" by the simple action of swallowing. Again, that acceptance behavior is the same for praise and for correction. When you praise your dog (by stroking his shoulder) you will see the dog's swallow response. Your dog has spoken, saying: "I except your praise." Continually stroking will not gain you anything. Conversly, it will decrease the effect of future strokes and lessen the sincerity. "