It's essential that this dog
receives early socialization and training.
Trained dogs are kept by their owners — statistics show that puppies who have
received early socialization and training are far less likely to be turned over by their owners to a shelter.
Not exact matches
However, a pet's genetic makeup, its
early socialization and the attention
and training it
receives are key factors which shape its personality.
Statistics also show that puppies which
receive early socialization, obedience,
and temperament
training (aggression prevention
training) are far less likely to end up being destroyed by three years of age than those that do not
receive this
early training.
Luckily, however, this type of legislation is on the wane throughout the U.S., as more
and more people are beginning to understand that it is not a dog's breed that defines whether or not they will grow up to become violent, but the quality of love, care,
training,
and socialization they
receive in their
early years.
However, regardless of which breed you choose, it is vital that your puppy
receive early training and socialization so as to limit the chances of your dog becoming aggressive or overly tentative.
Our puppies
receive a tremendous amount of
early training and socialization during the first few weeks of life,
and though not every pup is a match for our stringent criteria for guide work, they make exceptional companions
and pets.
Mixed breeds are lucky if they are born in a shelter
and receive early socialization and appropriate
training during their critical development stages.