A prerequisite for a very important training is the socialization of the puppy, as it affects the dog's behavior throughout his life. A well -socialized puppy will be a good companion for you who does not show fear or aggression when facing strangers or unusual situations, while a dog that has not gone socialization is trained and can become a burden for you and others even in everyday situations. The best time for socialization is the first 12 weeks of the puppy's life, but it also reaches the age of 3 with the dog continued to work, improve and strengthen the skills he has acquired. Acquisition of socialization skills after the age of 3 months is a lot of energy consumption, which requires much more host time, money and patience. Safe to what you do is pleasant and not dangerous to the puppy, because in the case of the puppy's first painful or frightening experience will create a phobia that can often continue all your life. Therefore, it is advisable to do everything leisurely and make sure that the puppy is not frightened.
What to do:
- Invite your friends, give the puppy the opportunity to get to know men, women, children, and the elderly. When you go to the village, take the puppy with you, let him get to know the strangers in unusual circumstances.
- Introduce the puppy with friendly, healthy and vaccinated dogs, puppies and cats. Give the puppy to meet and play with your new friends, both in your home and visit pets in their homes.
- Visit puppy shops, shopping malls, parks, playgrounds and other public places.
- Take your puppy with a short but regular car. Stop the car and let the puppy look at the window to the world for a longer period of time.
- Introduce the puppy with umbrellas, bags, boxes, vacuum cleaner and so on. for items. Let the puppy explore the items and the environment.
- Make sure the puppy gets used to seeing different strange objects or objects from time to time. You can make them yourself. For example, overturn the chair or overturn the ironing board sideways. Dispute creatively.
- Introduce the puppy with a variety of new, unheard of sounds. For the first time, loud, cutting and unpleasant sounds are desirable to send from a long distance and only gradually zoom in.
- Make sure the puppy gets used to regular maintenance - combing, washing, nail cutting, ear and teeth cleaning.
- Introduce the puppy with stairs, various floor coverings, perfumes.
- Tame the puppy at his neck straps and leashes, as well as other things, places and events, so that the dog, and other people involved in the dog's life will feel good in the future.
What not to do?
- To protect the puppy from various diseases, avoid encountering strangers and/or sick dogs before the puppy received all the necessary vaccines.
- Do not prize, do not praise the puppy in situations when it shows fear. It is only normal for a puppy to deal with different circumstances. Encourage her, calm him, but don't praise and don't be awarded.
- Take care that the first experience in any situation is not scary or painful as it can have the consequences for the whole dog's life.
- Do not press or rush the puppy, give him the opportunity to learn things at your own pace.
- Avoid offering too much news at a time, and make sure that every new acquaintance is not too long. Puppies quickly get tired and have to sleep a lot.
Don't wait! Every day is an opportunity that will disappear if you miss it.
