Socializing your dog is a great way to introduce your pet to all the world has to offer. Here's everything you need to know about this kind of training.
Equipping your dog with skills to cope with new and strange situations will save the dog from becoming scared or aggressive every time he or she encounters an unfamiliar person, animal, or situation.
When To Begin The Socialization Process
The process of Socializing Your Dog should begin soon after birth; most studies suggest somewhere between four weeks and four and a half months as the optimal age to begin socialization.
The level of fear-avoidance in puppies is much lower than in full-grown dogs, making it easier to introduce them to new things. Acclimating a puppy to the people, animals, and environments they will continue to encounter on a daily basis saves the dog from becoming easily scared or aggressive when coming across the unfamiliar. In the same way, a puppy is just as impressionable in frightening or abusive situations as a youngster. Make sure to show a particularly high amount of nurturing for a young dog.
What To Remember When Socializing Your Dog
Exposing a puppy to new people and situations will save the headache of dealing with a full-grown dog who is constantly spooked by the sound of the garage door opening or aggressive at the sight of the next door neighbor pulling into his driveway. Properly socializing your dog will instill a sense of security and confidence in you and your dog, as well as preparing you both for the many situations you will encounter out in the big bad world.
