Tips for Socializing Your Puppy SOCIALIZATION: What is it? Socialization is the developmental process whereby puppies and adolescent dogs familiarize themselves with their constantly changing surroundings. It is how they work out what is safe and good as opposed to what is dangerous and not-so-good. Anything you want your puppy to cheerfully accept as an adult—people of all kinds, animals,…
Rules For Socialization Focus on essentials. Take your puppy to experience a variety of places, people, dogs, and situations he’s likely to encounter in his life with you. Go at your puppy’s pace. Work with a dog trainer to learn what’s right for your particular puppy. Socialize your puppy individually. Puppies that go everywhere with older, wiser canine housemates don’t…
Socialization means more than just letting your puppy meet people and other dogs. It means introducing your puppy to new sights, smells, sounds, and experiences each and every day BEFORE your puppy is 20 weeks old. It is a crucial step to raising a dog and one that should not be skipped! Let your puppy explore new textures, floorings,…