Poodle (details)
The only way your puppy can experience things is to experience them for themselves, you can't show them pictures of the outside world or explain them to them.
Would you delay socialization of your child until he had all his immunizations? Would you keep your child in the house all day for fear of getting sick?
of course not.
Is early socialization risky? Of course, as is the case with human children.
I have socialized hundreds of young puppies in New York City and beyond for 25 years using the guidelines below, and have never had a serious illness.
Here's a list of do's and don'ts for puppy socialization:
1. Should be done
Take your puppy to a shopping mall where no other dogs are around, take it for walks in places that are not frequented by unfamiliar or stray dogs, and avoid places where your puppy uses the toilet (such as trees or fire hydrants).
Should not do
Take it to a pet supply store, park, dog park, or anywhere an unfamiliar or stray dog might go.
2. Should be done
Take your puppy to stores that allow it, such as banks and hardware stores, there are many stores that will allow you to carry or carry your puppy inside.
Should not do
Sorry for not taking it in.
3. Should be done
After taking the puppy out, let the puppy rest for a day the next day before taking it out.
Should not do
Take your puppy out every day.
4. Should be done
Take your puppy to the vet regularly.
Should not do
Let the puppy walk around in the parking lot or waiting room to sniff.
5. Should be done
Let the puppy explore its world, and take it for a walk with a harness when it is still young.
Should not do
I'm worried that the puppy won't be able to take a good walk.
6. Should be done
Keep the social experience short and fun, a few minutes here, a few minutes there, or sit on a bench and watch the world together.
Should not do
Go out for hours at a time.
7. Should be done
Lead by example and act the way you want your puppy to behave: happy, confident, and secure.
Should not do
Acting fearful or worried (even if you are a bit so) because the puppy will take your words seriously.
8. Should be done
Expose puppies to well-socialized, fully vaccinated older dogs, but not new dogs.
Should not do
Do not let newly adopted dogs play together.
9. Should be done
Participating in a good kindergarten class, fun, friendly and supervised, these classes are great social occasions and get basic questions answered.
Should not do
Attend a toddler class that makes puppies play too crazy or bully each other.
10. Should be done
Consult a veterinarian or a dog behavior professional if you are having problems or your puppy is having problems.
Should not do
Do nothing, just wait.
Please-please-you, please put away the bad dog myth forever: take the puppies out early!
Now you know how to do it.
By: American trainer and author Sarah Wilson.