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Puppy Socialization.
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Puppy socialization is the process of training your puppy to be
comfortable with different experiences.
Socializing your puppy early is so important, in this section learn how
to train a dog with the best free dog training tips, techniques,
devices and tools.
This may be introducing your puppy to children, different animals,
objects the great ourdoors - basically anything that is new and
challenging to your puppy.
Believe it or not socializing your puppy is a vital part of dog
obedience training.
It stimulates the different senses found in a dogs - including sight,
sound, smell and touch.
Just like a child a new puppy needs to be introduced to new experiences
from an early age.
This will ultimatly lead to a well balanced and well behaved puppy.
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Puppy Socialization.
| Socializing your puppy with other dogs, humans, animals, objects etc... is crucial to your puppy's development. It will help teach him appropriate social skills and help him to dispel any fears. This will encourage your puppy to feel relaxed in all environments. |  |
| Quick Tip#
Make sure that your puppy has had his full course of vaccinations before you start socializing him with other dogs - if you are in any doubt ask the previous breeder or your Vet. |
Puppy Socialization: Top tips - a quick list to refer to.
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Your puppy should be introduced
to a different mix of people with varying ages including young and
old. Your puppy should also socialize with different genders - male
and female. |
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Introduce your puppy to people travelling in a variety of ways
including, walking,
running, jogging, people on bikes,
skate boarders, push chairs, prams and roller
blades - anything that
moves and is a new experience. |
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Your puppy should be socialized with people who dress differently.
Introduce your puppy (if
possible) to people in uniforms,
the post man, people in hats, suits, people wearing glasses, masks,
helmets, and people carrying
bags, suit - cases etc... It may not be easy to complete
this list but try your best. Remember that the more experiences your
puppy is introduced
to, the more relaxed
he will become in their company. |
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Introduce your puppy to as many different animals as possible including
other dogs,
cats, guinea pigs, gerbils, rabbits, live stock, horses
etc... any animal that you feel your puppy is likely to encounter
in his everyday life as he gets older. |
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