One of the reasons we love dogs is because they connect us to other people. Most people can’t resist greeting a dog and often want to interact with the ones they meet. Your goal should be to raise a dog that other people love being around. Follow the steps below to guide you in socializing man’s best friend.
Step 1: After you’ve taken him to the vet for his shots and physical, you’ll want to enroll your dog in an obedience class. This will allow him to spend time with you outside of the home while learning valuable tools. It will also expose your pup to all kinds of other pups and their owners. Your obedience classes will probably be held once a week, but you should practice daily what you’re learning in class.
Step 2: From early on, expose to your dog to all kinds of sounds. Run the vacuum cleaner, open the garage door, turn on the garbage disposal, etc. The goal is to desensitize your dog to sounds that might otherwise cause him to be frightened.
Step 3: Give him plenty of toys (and teach him how to use them!). Some dogs are never taught to play tug of war or fetch and as a result, respond inappropriately when other dogs attempt to be playful with them.
Step 4: Never isolate your dog when people come into your home. This is one of the biggest mistakes pet owners make. Rather than train their dog to greet and socialize with people in a positive manner, they are in fact teaching their dog to resent human interaction with their owner.
Step 5: Introduce your dog to a friend’s dog. Have your dog owner friend and his puppy ring the doorbell. Keep both dogs on leashes and allow them to sniff each other once they are both inside the home. Praise both dogs with affection and/or treats.
Step 6: Take your dog out and about! Not only is the ride in the car a great way to expose him to the world, the more people and places he sees, the less likely he is to be scared or anxious when introduced to new experiences.
Step 7: Exercise your dog where you know he will come into contact with other dogs. Walk him on a leash around the neighborhood and monitor his reactions to other dogs. Once you feel comfortable, take him to the local dog park and introduce him to many dogs and their owners.
This article was provided by pet-super-store which is an online pet shop featuring patio pet doors and large dog beds.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
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Nice article! Of course dog's needs to have social life too! Makes them more comfortable around other people and other dogs... :)
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