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April 29, 2022
The first three months of your pup’s life would very much shape the rest of their personality and how they relate to their environment. Socializing your pup guarantees that you would end up with a confident and well-adjusted dog. Here are some ways to socialize your puppy:
Introduction to new sights, sounds, and smells begins in the outdoors and then continues in the outdoors. Outdoors is where most of the adjustment happens. A multitude of new sensations would assault your pup’s senses and he may need to adjust gradually. Over time, familiarity would occur.
Visiting the dog park should be scheduled for later during the socialization process. Ensure that your pup has developed some level of confidence so that they can be comfortable around other dogs. The dog park experience is an important one because you could term it the ultimate test of socialization.
Out on a walk and saying hi to the neighbors, allow your pup to say hi too. This helps him adjust to interacting with other people apart from you. If they want to come close and pet him, even better. Similarly, this is a good way to work on leash training too, helping him adapt to walking on a leash.
Once vaccinations are being taken care of, puppy classes can commence. These classes are designed to help puppies understand basic commands, and it also provides an excellent avenue for your pet to interact with other dogs and humans in a safe space. Socialization is also important for potty training.
Socializing your dog is important to help them enjoy the outdoors and be in the company of other people and animals without fear.
