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Socialization of Puppies
The "Socialization Period" for puppies is between 4 and 12 weeks of age. During this time, all puppies are very impressionable to social
influences. If the puppy has good experiences and exposures with men, women, children, cats, other dogs, etc.; The puppy is likely to
accept them throughout life. If the experiences for the puppy are absent or unpleasant, the puppy may become apprehensive or adverse to
any of them; this can continue throughtout his or her life. Therefore, during the period of socialization, we encourage you to expose your dog
to as many types of social events and influences as possible. ONLY AFTER THE PUPPIES HAVE HAD ALL VACCINATIONS, SHOULD THEY
BE EXPOSED TO OUTSIDE ANIMALS.
Puppy Socialization
A properly socialized dog is well adjusted and makes a good companion. It is neither frightened by nor aggressive towards anyone or
anything he/she would normally meet in day to day living. An un-socialized dog is untrustworthy and an unwanted liability. The dog will often
become fear-biters. Often they like to fight with other dogs out of fear. Dogs with this behavior are difficult to train and are generally unpleasant
to be around. An unsocialized dog cannot adapt to new situations and a simple routine visit to the vet can become a nightmare not only for
the dog itself, but for everyone involved. Please don't let this happen to you and your dog. Start socializing your new puppy as soon as you
get him or her! Socialization occurs easier before the puppy is 3 months old, any later than that and it becomes an excruciatingly difficult and
time-consuming process that very few owners have the time, energy, money or patience to cope with.
Socialization Do's
Make sure that each of the following each event is pleasant and non-threatening. If your puppy's first experience with something is painful and
frightening, you will be defeating your purpose. In fact, you could be creating a phobia that could possibly last a lifetime. It's better to go too
slow and assure your puppy is not frightened or injured than to ever rush and force your pup to meet new things and people.
1) Invite your friends over to meet your puppy (after he/she has their shots). Include men, women, youngsters, oldsters, different
backgrounds, etc.
2) Invite friendly, healthy, vaccinated dogs, puppies and even cats to your home to meet and play with your new puppy. Take your puppy to
the homes of these pets.
3) Carry your puppy to shopping centers, parks, school playgrounds, etc; places where there are crowds of people and plenty of activity, but
only if it is safe.
4) Take your puppy for short, frequent rides in the car. Stop the car and let your puppy watch the world go by through the window. Never
leave your puppy unattended!
5) Introduce your puppy to different objects such as: umbrellas, bags, boxes, the vacuum cleaner, etc. Encourage your puppy to explore
and investigate his environment.
6) Get your puppy accustomed to seeing different and unfamiliar objects. Move the furniture. Set up the ironing board right-side up one day
and upside down the next day.
7) Introduce your puppy to differnt sounds. Loud, obnoxious sounds should be introduced from a distance and gradually brought closer to
your puppy.
8) Accustom your puppy to being brushed, bathed, inspected, having its nails clipped, teeth and ears cleaned and all the routines of
grooming and physical examination. This will from causing unneeded stress to your puppy.
9) Introduce your puppy to stairs, doggie door, his own collar and leash. Introduce anything and everything you want your puppy to be
comfortable with and around.
Socialization Don'ts
1) Please don’t put your puppy on the ground where unknown animals have access. This is where your puppy can pick up diseases. Wait
until your puppy's shots are completed. Do not let your pup socialize with dogs that appear sick or dogs that you don't know, that may not be
vaccinated. This is especially necessary at the vet clinic.
2) Do not reward fearful behavior in your puppy. Attempt to sooth, encourage or calm the puppy when it appears frightened, often we
unintentionally reward such behavior. Remember it's normal for the puppy to show some signs of apprehension when confronting anything
new and different.
3) Do not allow experiences to be harmful, painful or excessively frightening to your puppy. This can cause lifetime phobias in your dog.
4) Don’t force or rush your puppy. Let your puppy take things their own pace. Your job is to provide the opportunity.
5) Do not do too much training at one time. Young puppies need a lot of sleep and tire quickly. It is more productive to have frequent and
very brief exposures than prolonged exposures.
6) DO NOT WAIT!! Every day that goes by is an opportunity of a lifetime that will be lost forever. You can never get these days back. If
socialization does not happen now, it never will and you will have a 50 pound untrained, unsocialized dog.
Winning Your Puppy's Trust, Respect and Confidence is Key!!
The "Socialization Period" for puppies is between 4 and 12 weeks of age. During this time, all puppies are very impressionable to social
influences. If the puppy has good experiences and exposures with men, women, children, cats, other dogs, etc.; The puppy is likely to
accept them throughout life. If the experiences for the puppy are absent or unpleasant, the puppy may become apprehensive or adverse to
any of them; this can continue throughtout his or her life. Therefore, during the period of socialization, we encourage you to expose your dog
to as many types of social events and influences as possible. ONLY AFTER THE PUPPIES HAVE HAD ALL VACCINATIONS, SHOULD THEY
BE EXPOSED TO OUTSIDE ANIMALS.
Puppy Socialization
A properly socialized dog is well adjusted and makes a good companion. It is neither frightened by nor aggressive towards anyone or
anything he/she would normally meet in day to day living. An un-socialized dog is untrustworthy and an unwanted liability. The dog will often
become fear-biters. Often they like to fight with other dogs out of fear. Dogs with this behavior are difficult to train and are generally unpleasant
to be around. An unsocialized dog cannot adapt to new situations and a simple routine visit to the vet can become a nightmare not only for
the dog itself, but for everyone involved. Please don't let this happen to you and your dog. Start socializing your new puppy as soon as you
get him or her! Socialization occurs easier before the puppy is 3 months old, any later than that and it becomes an excruciatingly difficult and
time-consuming process that very few owners have the time, energy, money or patience to cope with.
Socialization Do's
Make sure that each of the following each event is pleasant and non-threatening. If your puppy's first experience with something is painful and
frightening, you will be defeating your purpose. In fact, you could be creating a phobia that could possibly last a lifetime. It's better to go too
slow and assure your puppy is not frightened or injured than to ever rush and force your pup to meet new things and people.
1) Invite your friends over to meet your puppy (after he/she has their shots). Include men, women, youngsters, oldsters, different
backgrounds, etc.
2) Invite friendly, healthy, vaccinated dogs, puppies and even cats to your home to meet and play with your new puppy. Take your puppy to
the homes of these pets.
3) Carry your puppy to shopping centers, parks, school playgrounds, etc; places where there are crowds of people and plenty of activity, but
only if it is safe.
4) Take your puppy for short, frequent rides in the car. Stop the car and let your puppy watch the world go by through the window. Never
leave your puppy unattended!
5) Introduce your puppy to different objects such as: umbrellas, bags, boxes, the vacuum cleaner, etc. Encourage your puppy to explore
and investigate his environment.
6) Get your puppy accustomed to seeing different and unfamiliar objects. Move the furniture. Set up the ironing board right-side up one day
and upside down the next day.
7) Introduce your puppy to differnt sounds. Loud, obnoxious sounds should be introduced from a distance and gradually brought closer to
your puppy.
8) Accustom your puppy to being brushed, bathed, inspected, having its nails clipped, teeth and ears cleaned and all the routines of
grooming and physical examination. This will from causing unneeded stress to your puppy.
9) Introduce your puppy to stairs, doggie door, his own collar and leash. Introduce anything and everything you want your puppy to be
comfortable with and around.
Socialization Don'ts
1) Please don’t put your puppy on the ground where unknown animals have access. This is where your puppy can pick up diseases. Wait
until your puppy's shots are completed. Do not let your pup socialize with dogs that appear sick or dogs that you don't know, that may not be
vaccinated. This is especially necessary at the vet clinic.
2) Do not reward fearful behavior in your puppy. Attempt to sooth, encourage or calm the puppy when it appears frightened, often we
unintentionally reward such behavior. Remember it's normal for the puppy to show some signs of apprehension when confronting anything
new and different.
3) Do not allow experiences to be harmful, painful or excessively frightening to your puppy. This can cause lifetime phobias in your dog.
4) Don’t force or rush your puppy. Let your puppy take things their own pace. Your job is to provide the opportunity.
5) Do not do too much training at one time. Young puppies need a lot of sleep and tire quickly. It is more productive to have frequent and
very brief exposures than prolonged exposures.
6) DO NOT WAIT!! Every day that goes by is an opportunity of a lifetime that will be lost forever. You can never get these days back. If
socialization does not happen now, it never will and you will have a 50 pound untrained, unsocialized dog.
Winning Your Puppy's Trust, Respect and Confidence is Key!!
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