It is so
important these socialization experiences be positive.
Often, people express concerns that by doing an in - home training program for their puppy, their dog will miss out on
important socialization experiences that group classes provide.
For puppies we also have an extensive list of
important socialization experiences and aggression prevention that we work through to help your dog grow up to be a social and friendly adult.
Not exact matches
If an older child has received a degree of special treatment such as foster care or a especially assigned and paid for caretaker within the institutional setting, this may certainly facilitate a smoother transition to an American home but it is so very
important that newly adoptive families understand that they are a very different
experience to the older post-institutionalized child who may view them as objects of indiscriminant attachment or people who can be easily manipulated into giving all the things which they never had: food, clothing, toys, games,
socialization and unconditional love in the absence of structure or consistency.
One thing we are also learning is that a puppy's early
experiences both with the litter and after 8 weeks in their new homes sets an
important foundation for the ability to handle stressors,
socialization and learning so it pays to find a good breeder.
Socialization training is
important as it will make the German Shepherd calmer when suddenly exposed to new
experiences — it helps them be calmer.
Safely introducing as many people, dogs, noises, and
experiences as possible during this
important socialization window will teach the puppy that the world is a safe and fun place, and that there's no need to get overly excited by routine situations.
The
socialization experience is just as
important as the actual lessons and you'll probably find that YOU enjoy socializing with the other new puppy parents too!
During
socialization, it is very
important to watch for signals that the puppies are uncomfortable or scared so that you can allow your puppy to approach the new
experience more slowly.
By chosing Cindy C. Smith, CNWI & The Right Steps you are making the first
important step, by seeking a Long Time Professional
Experienced Positive Dog Trainer, to help you get your puppy started on the right foot / paw from the start for early
socialization and training!