Some of these former «roamers»
require socialisation and make beautiful pets when they are closer to 8 or 12 months of age.
Like humans, cats in general
require socialisation with others for overall wellness.
Not exact matches
But gives you an idea on how much time /
socialisation is
required for guardian dogs.
Two dogs, siblings, raised in the same home, by the same owner can have vastly different personalities and
require vastly different approaches when it comes to training,
socialisation and care.
This breed
requires positive, reward - based training, good
socialisation and consistency; it is often not the best choice for inexperienced dog owners.
They need lots of training prior to 6 months and
socialisation, but as they get older they don't
require so much ongoing work.
Impaired immune systems Painful diseases
requiring costly treatment Shorter life spans Poor
socialisation leading to behavioural issues