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Our Guide On How To Socialize Your Puppy the Right Way

Our Guide On How To Socialize Your Puppy the Right Way


Dogs like humans are social animals the urge to socialize is natural in both species, so just like humans some dogs may be better at socializing than other dogs. All dogs are different some will love meeting new people and being in new situations, others will hate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in the middle.

Build a Bond

The fastest way to build a bond with your dog is with lots of play, so play with toys, tug of war, or let the dog chase you around as much as it likes to help grow the connection between you and your dog. Always have treats on you wherever you are so you can be ready to reward any good behavior immediately as they happen. If you ever find yourself in a situation where your pup won’t take treats from you chances are they are feeling scared or nervous and it would be best to remove them from the situation.

Apprehensive Pups

If you have a new puppy or dog that is scared and nervous of new settings and situations, you’ll want to be extra understanding and go out of your way to help them become comfortable with foreign situations. Allowing your puppy to chase you, as well as playing with them whenever able will encourage this behavior with other dogs hopefully making them more prone to socialize.

Allowing your puppy to chase you, as well as playing with them whenever able will encourage this behavior with other dogs hopefully making them more prone to socialize.

Dogs like humans are social animals: the urge to socialize is natural in both species

Dogs like humans are social animals: the urge to socialize is natural in both species – so just like humans some dogs may be better at socializing than other dogs. All dogs are different some will love meeting new people and being in new situations, others will hate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in the middle.

Share the Attention

If you have a young puppy 1 year old or younger it is important to socialize them as much as possible in the first year of their life, by taking them to as many new places as you can and to meet new people of all different shapes, colors, sizes and types. Have as many people as possible give treats, attention and hold your puppy as you can them being your friends, family or a friendly stranger the more the merrier.

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Doggie Day Care

Day care is also great for socializing your dog as well as allowing you to live the busy life you lead, well ensuring attention will be given to your dog. Of course day care would not be for all dogs, and should be kept in mind when deciding if it is the right choice for you.

Of course day care would not be for all dogs, and should be kept in mind when deciding if it is the right choice for you.

  • Daycares group your dog with other dogs that they think will all benefit from each others presence, so whether a dog is timid or high energy there is a place for them.
  • Daycares also provide the opportunity for your dog to get some of their energy out well they are playing with the other dogs their, that being said playing with other dogs is not a substitute to formal exercise.

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