If you are the owner of a new puppy, then you need to make socializing your pet a first priority so they can learn to deal with the unfamiliar in a positive way. This will help you to circumvent your dog getting into bad habits such as anger or aggressive behavior. Most dog owners don't consider themselves to be a dog trainer, but that is what they are, so here are some Dos and Don'ts to help you do the right thing.
The first thing to know is the list of dos in order to socialize your little pup. For instance, you need to be sure that when you introduce your dog to someone or something new, you do it pleasantly. You'll want your pet to associate training with positive interaction with you. You want your puppy to desire this time, not dread it, and not to be afraid.
Be sure that from the get-go, you include a variety of friends, people from all sorts of demographics. Men, children, boys, women...old people, young...This diversified approach will allow them to adjust well to a variety of people later in life. You also want to make sure that the dogs they get introduced to are friendly, and healthy. You want to have happy dogs to be your pet's friends.
Last on the "dos" list, you'll want to get your puppy exposed and out to as many different places as you can. Take your pet places - the local pet store, different parks and playgrounds, school campuses, all over your neighborhood. This will teach them that it is OK to be around various settings and people, and make you a better dog trainer.
That's about it for the list of DOs, here is the list of DON'Ts. To socialize your puppy, don't hesitate to start this process to begin with. You want to be off to a running start. This will ensure they aren't afraid of new things and people, and they get a sense of diversity early on.
There is another no-no that you don't want to do: place your pet near any other pets that you are not 100% sure about. If you don't know a dog's temperament, then you shouldn't expose your dog to them. One attack is all it takes to ruin a good dog.
If your puppy acts afraid, then you don't want to inadvertently reward the behavior by soothing them with reassuring words and stroking. Later down the road, this may develop into biting, which isn't something that you want to be responsible for.
Lastly, a dog trainer has to remain patient during training. Think of it as a time where you can either sink or swim the whole project - by hurrying your dog through a lesson, or being impatient, you'll undo a lot of hard work. You want them to go along at their own pace, as they see fit. This will give you the best results.
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