WHY and HOW You Need to Socialize Your New Dog!
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Happy New Year! Does your New Year include a new puppy or dog?
If it does, learn WHY and HOW you need to socialize them NOW!
WHY Dog Socialization?
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Engaging in early socialization for your dog or puppy creates a foundation for the rest of their life! Like young children, puppies are a blank slate and what you do – or do not do – will have a direct effect upon the rest of their life.
Exposure and socialization are critical from 3 to 14-16 weeks (aka “sensitive period”) of your dog’s life. So do not miss this optimal window of opportunity for properly introducing your puppy to his world.
Socializing your dog early on helps them learn how to appropriately react to the world around them (inside your home and out!) in a healthy manner.
Socialization is just as important as the food, exercise, vet care and training you also provide for your puppy.
Early socialization helps prevent potential bad behaviors and challenges from arising later.
By proactively engaging your puppy in socialization activities, you can also ensure the exposures are positive and fun in a controlled setting. By doing this, you avoid potential K9 fears before they start.
In other words, proper socialization will ensure:
A happy, well-balanced and well-adjusted life.
Making new friends easily and naturally.
A healthy life with lots of exercise and interaction.
A life free from stress, anxiety, fear and potential aggression.
A powerful sense of confidence.
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Dog Socialization: The Basics
But wait, won’t my dog socialize himself as he grows up?
Sure, socialization is a natural process. But do you really want to leave this critical process to chance? Instead of creating positive and fun exposures where your dog can learn safely, ignoring his socialization needs may create unwanted K9 fears, anxiety and even aggression you could spend the rest of your dog’s life trying to reverse!
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Socialization is much more than training a dog to be “social.” It should encompass exposures to new:
Situations.
People.
Places/environments like the vet and groomer.
Objects like vacuums, bikes and motorcycles.
Sounds like thunder and fireworks.
Smells.
Bathing and grooming.
Other animals/pets.
Structured socialization will create positive associations for your dog instead of fearful or even aggressive reactions.
Consider proper socialization as a priceless investment in your dog’s behavior to create a happy, friendly and outgoing dog you will be proud to take everywhere!
HOW Are Dogs Socialized?
Ideally, most socialization should be learned in a structured class setting with other dogs and distractions. By participating in a professional class, your dog will learn how to meet his world without fear!
In addition, these classes will teach you the important skills to effectively introduce your dog to new experiences! With some dogs, extra social interactions may be warranted through one-on-one training. Your dog trainer can advise you best for your pup.
Regardless of what it takes, proper socialization is a skill that will pay off for years to come as you share your life with your beloved dog!
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