Dogs, like humans, can both be more or less tolerant to other dogs. Some dogs get easily acquainted to a new dog, cat or other animal. Others even have problems with the opposite sex of their own breed. Considering that dogs are social animals by nature this is strange, but still we have to deal with it.
Normally dog lovers like to have other dogs around or other pets like cats, rabbits and the like. To make sure no animal gets hurt isn't always easy to achieve. Especially when the neighbours' dog or other animals enter your dogs' territory, keeping the peace can be a challenge.
You should start the process of socializing your dog as early as possible. Like children, puppies are much more open to accept strangers. They don?t distinguish yet between friend and foe and everything is a new experience to be explored rather than feared or chased.
Your vet will tell you when you can start socializing your puppy (usually at 13-15 weeks of age). Let him meet as many other dogs, animals and people as possible. Also explore his sensitive zones like the ears, paws and eyes regularly. This way you get a well behaved dog, not only when meeting other dogs, but also when going to the vet or when you receive human friends at home.
Dogs like to explore the world by scent. When two dogs meet they like to sniff each other out. Be on your guard and make sure that both dogs know the rules of proper dog socializing. But normally this should come natural for them and you should give your dog the time to do all the sniffing he wants.
If your puppy likes to jump on or bite other dogs, see if the other dog corrects him in a gentle dog manner. You should only interfere when one of the dogs is at the point of getting injured. Just stay near your puppy for an emergency intervention, just in case. You might want to bring a pair of gloves if you expect fighting.
Sometimes they start barking which can be annoying. You can try to make him stop by giving him a treat or give him his favorite squeeky toy. If that doesn't help, just go home and come back the following day. You'll have to learn what works best for your dog, because each dog is different when it comes to behaving around other dogs. Just take your time and learn how your dogs socializes best.
An adopted dogs might need extra attention when you (re)socialize him. These dogs often have a past of abuse and injury invoked by humans or other dogs. Their natural tendency is to react with violence to other dogs and people. However they can be socialized and with a little bit of good will you can turn them in to wonderful dogs that love their families and play with other dogs.
Start early, expose for short intervals followed by longer ones, repeat as often as you can. All the time you should be in control of the situation, both physically and mentally.
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