A properly socialized dog can adapt well to any given situation - can get along well with all the pets of the family and all the members of the household. By socializing the pet an owner is assured to have an ideal and well behaved companion for life. Socialization is one of the responsibilities of a dog owner that will develop the dog into a happy and well adjusted member of the household. A first time dog owner may know about the need to socialize the pet but may wonder how this kind of training can be done.
In spite of the fact that dogs are acclaimed to be social creatures, some individuals would not interact well with people and with other animals as dogs too have different personalities. Expect a nervous or shy dog to react with fear or aggression when exposed to new faces or situations. A dominant one would try to control not only other animals but humans as well. Providing the basic needs of the dog is not the only responsibility of a pet owner. A dog owner has to socialize the dog so that it will grow into a well behaved dog that can interact with all types of people and animals in any kind of situation and all kinds of environment.
Socialization must take place when the puppy is between 8 to 16 weeks old. But this does not mean that older dogs cannot be socialized. To desensitize an older dog though, a pet parent has to be more patient and persistent. The curious nature of puppies and the fact that young dogs have not yet formed habits make socialization younger dogs a lot easier.
As soon as the puppy receives a clearance from the vet socialization must be started. Grooming will get the dog accustomed to being touched. By grooming the dog it will get used to being handled so that it will not be aggressive if petted by unfamiliar people.
Taking the dog to the local dog park or enrolling the dog to an obedience school will give the pet a chance to interact with other canines. It is necessary to give the pet a chance to meet as many people as possible and to be exposed to varied situations. A puppy would be more manageable so you can take the pet to the mall, to the pet supply store or to the neighbor's. Entice the dog to respond well to socialization by using treats as rewards. The socialization efforts will be all worth it as the dog will grow into a well adjusted and well mannered pet.
In spite of the fact that dogs are acclaimed to be social creatures, some individuals would not interact well with people and with other animals as dogs too have different personalities. Expect a nervous or shy dog to react with fear or aggression when exposed to new faces or situations. A dominant one would try to control not only other animals but humans as well. Providing the basic needs of the dog is not the only responsibility of a pet owner. A dog owner has to socialize the dog so that it will grow into a well behaved dog that can interact with all types of people and animals in any kind of situation and all kinds of environment.
Socialization must take place when the puppy is between 8 to 16 weeks old. But this does not mean that older dogs cannot be socialized. To desensitize an older dog though, a pet parent has to be more patient and persistent. The curious nature of puppies and the fact that young dogs have not yet formed habits make socialization younger dogs a lot easier.
As soon as the puppy receives a clearance from the vet socialization must be started. Grooming will get the dog accustomed to being touched. By grooming the dog it will get used to being handled so that it will not be aggressive if petted by unfamiliar people.
Taking the dog to the local dog park or enrolling the dog to an obedience school will give the pet a chance to interact with other canines. It is necessary to give the pet a chance to meet as many people as possible and to be exposed to varied situations. A puppy would be more manageable so you can take the pet to the mall, to the pet supply store or to the neighbor's. Entice the dog to respond well to socialization by using treats as rewards. The socialization efforts will be all worth it as the dog will grow into a well adjusted and well mannered pet.
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