Sentences with phrase «critical socialisation»

We know that dogs are a very social species and have a critical socialisation period from 3 - 12 weeks.

Hank is also in a critical socialisation period and is being robbed of his chance to continue to mature into a safe dog.

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Early socialisation and training are absolutely critical to a Lhasa's success as a family member, so that he can properly direct his natural tendency toward wariness.

Other cat «producers» may be hoarders, or backyard breeders, but the welfare risks in all instances are essentially the same: malnourishment, cramped and filthy housing, injuries and illnesses left untreated, and a critical lack of positive socialisation with humans and other animals.