Dogs not properly exposed to human
handling as young puppies will have a much harder time assimilating into our world as companion animals.
Not exact matches
Avoid: pet shop or dealer
puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated
as merchandise; «backyard breeders», who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have
puppies; a breeder who lets you
handle a very
young puppy,
as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such
as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a breeder who will sell a
puppy under seven weeks of age,
as early separation from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.
And dogs who have been positively exposed to a lot of people, places, and things
as young puppies are much less likely to come across something completely foreign to them
as adults, and better able to
handle it when they do.
A breeder who lets you
handle a very
young puppy,
as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated;
This course focuses on socialization of
young dogs to teach them to interact with dogs and people appropriately, desensitization to sound, actions, people, and objects, housebreaking, crate training, bite inhibition, establish respectful relationships within your family, control nipping, chewing, digging, barking, resource guarding, household manners, how to
handle of your dog calmly, how to be respectful with food and other items around the home, understand pet wellness and nutriion,
as well
as to understand your
puppy's mindset.
Young puppies should be cuddled and
handled daily by
as many different people
as possible.
• Are tolerant of other breeds, pets, and children, especially if they have been raised with them and
handled appropriately
as young puppies.
You need to start
handling your
puppy from a
young age to make it familiar with grooming routines such
as bathing and clipping nails.