The critical socialization. Starts around four weeks Old and continues until puppies are approximately 12 weeks old. During these critical weeks puppies need to be introduced to as many different types of people, dogs, and experiences as possible.
Puppies who are not properly socialized have a much greater chance of becoming aggressive or fearful when they’re grown. To give your puppy the best opportunity in life it is so crucial that you properly socialize them.
Your puppy should not experience stress during socialization. Meeting new people and dogs should always be a positive experience. Traumatic experiences during this time can affect your puppy for the rest of their life. Be sure to socialize your puppies only with dogs that you know are friendly. When meeting new people make sure they are friendly with your puppy they can even give your puppy a treat to further the positive experience.
If your puppy shows fear or is anxious and new situations do not force them. Instead take it slowly one step at a time.
Try to bring your puppy with you to all different types of places. Be sure to bring your treats and clicker with you to practice skills and new areas. Places like Home Depot, tractor supply, Petsmart allow you to bring your pet inside the store.
Since your puppy will not be completed with their vaccinations before 16 weeks old, it’s important to stay away from areas that are frequently visited by unvaccinated dogs this includes the dog park.
Even when your dog is past the critical socialization. You still need to socialize them with new people, dogs, and experiences.
We highly recommend using the app “Pupstanding” to help you with socializing your puppy.
Puppies who are not properly socialized have a much greater chance of becoming aggressive or fearful when they’re grown. To give your puppy the best opportunity in life it is so crucial that you properly socialize them.
Your puppy should not experience stress during socialization. Meeting new people and dogs should always be a positive experience. Traumatic experiences during this time can affect your puppy for the rest of their life. Be sure to socialize your puppies only with dogs that you know are friendly. When meeting new people make sure they are friendly with your puppy they can even give your puppy a treat to further the positive experience.
If your puppy shows fear or is anxious and new situations do not force them. Instead take it slowly one step at a time.
Try to bring your puppy with you to all different types of places. Be sure to bring your treats and clicker with you to practice skills and new areas. Places like Home Depot, tractor supply, Petsmart allow you to bring your pet inside the store.
Since your puppy will not be completed with their vaccinations before 16 weeks old, it’s important to stay away from areas that are frequently visited by unvaccinated dogs this includes the dog park.
Even when your dog is past the critical socialization. You still need to socialize them with new people, dogs, and experiences.
We highly recommend using the app “Pupstanding” to help you with socializing your puppy.
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