Socialization Of Your Puppy
You will want to be able to take your puppy for walks and for
rides. You need to get him used to meeting people and other
animals. There are many ways to acclimate him to the new
surroundings. You must take your time and not push the pup into a
situation where he is uncomfortable. Puppies don't come into the
world knowing all the right things to do, so be patient and have
fun with him.
The first few months of the puppy's life is the best time to
introduce him to all the wonders in the world. Expose the pups to
everyday chores in the household. The mother will also teach them
some social skills.
As soon as you bring the new pup home, introduce him to the
family in a quiet setting. This gives him time to get to know the
person without the noise of many people in the background. That can
cause undue stress on the new puppy.
As soon as the puppy is vaccinated and the vet says it is
alright, start taking the puppy on walks and outings so he can
begin to get used to his surroundings.
Make sure your puppy meets people of every age. He might become
frightened later if you only introduce him to elderly people and he
runs into some children. This can also lead to aggressive behaviors
in some dogs.
Give the person you are introducing a small treat to give to the
puppy. This will help build trust between the two. They can even
get down on the dog's level and play on the floor with him after a
couple of meetings.
If you don't have time to invest in the adventure of raising a
puppy, please don't bring one home. They do need lots of patience
and caring their first months with you. They need to follow a
schedule to learn what is expected and what is wrong behavior.
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