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How to Develop Socialization Skills in Your Puppy

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Socializing is the process of exposing a puppy to new people, places, and experiences. Socialization helps them to become comfortable with unknown situations and people. It also helps your puppy to develop positive relations with things, leading to greater confidence-building throughout their lives.

In most cases, pets are not socially developed when you adopt them. So, it can be upsetting for a family to adopt a puppy and discover that it is timid or overwhelmed by unfamiliar people, objects, and experiences.

Here are a few training tips that can help your puppies to socialize well:

Exposure at an Early Age

The earlier you start socializing with your puppy, the better. Ideally, puppies should be exposed to a wide variety of people and places when they are just 8-12 weeks old. This will help them develop positive associations with all kinds of new experiences. If your puppy is older than 12 weeks and has not been well socialized, do not worry because there is still hope. However, as your puppy ages, it will take time and effort to help the dog adapt to new environments.

Socializing Techniques

The following methods can be used to help dogs socialize better.

  • Take your dog for car rides and visits to new places, which will expose the pup to a variety of experiences.
  • Develop a habit of exposing your dog to new people in a positive way by getting friends and family members to give them treats and praises.
  • Allow your puppy in a room with people and let them enjoy it.
  • Taking the puppy out for walks around different neighborhoods exposes it to other people, animals, birds, and sounds.
  • Allow your puppy to explore different house rooms, like the basement or any area where repairs are being made.
  • Teaching basic commands in different locations of the home.

Treats and Praise

The best way to help a puppy socialize is to reward them with lots of treats and praise for their excellent behavior. However, it is essential to be patient when socializing with a puppy. It may even take months for the dog to become comfortable with new surroundings. But with time, you will help your pup become a confident member of the family.

Consistency

It is essential to be consistent with the socializing process of a puppy. If the pup only experiences new things in a hostile setting, they may become fearful or anxious when encountering something new. Therefore, it is best to expose them to experiences wherein happy and friendly people are involved. In this way, your puppy can learn to be confident in new situations.

Patience

It can take time for a puppy to become comfortable with new things. Be patient and keep rewarding them for any progress they make. With both time and patience, your puppy will be on its way to becoming a well-socialized dog.

Consult a Professional

If your pup still seems frightened or overwhelmed by new things, it may be best to consult a professional trainer or behaviorist. If you feel that your puppy has some severe anxiety issues, it is essential to find help as soon as possible.

Early detection and treatment of problems will make the process of socializing easier for you and your dog.

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