Puppy
socialization classes do not guarantee that any given dog won't develop fear or aggression later in life and neither are all under - socialized puppies antisocial.
Not exact matches
Perhaps Ms. Caruso was considered «an amazing teacher» because she taught the students other things besides the data the tests measured... the mother says that Ms. Caruso «really worked with Clara, socially...» so maybe the
socialization the daughter got in Ms. Caruso's
class helped her get along and
do well in other
classes, yet that
socialization process is not being measured.
For
Do - It - Yourselfers... A puppy
class provides a controlled opportunity for
socialization that you really can't replicate elsewhere, but there are also things you can try with your dog at home:
Dogs that
do not have
socialization trouble will not receive exposure to other dogs and people through this type of
class.
I have
done weekly training
classes since she was 10 weeks and LOTS of
socialization but because she is my first puppy I am constantly freaking out.
Doggie
Do Right offers puppy
socialization classes, pet - dog manners, and AKC CGC testing.
The best place to
do this is at a well - run
class, which provides vital dog - to - dog
socialization in a controlled environment.
«Owners who attended
classes with their puppies provided those puppies with more
socialization opportunities than owners who
did not attend and also indicated more favorable responses to managing signs of fear in their puppies and to disciplining them.
But don't stop there; enroll your adolescent Shih Tzu into a Basic Manners group dog training
class for further
socialization.
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.
Don't forget that training and puppy
socialization classes are also great places to have supervised, controlled experiences that help your puppy learn that the world outside your house is just a bigger playground.
A study found that puppies aged ≤ 16 weeks that attended
socialization classes were at no greater risk of parvovirus than those that
did not attend
classes.4
«Study Results Suggest Partially Immunized Puppies Attending
Socialization Classes Are at No Greater Risk for Parvo Than Puppies That Don't Attend
Classes» (Dr. Becker DVM — www.healthypets.mercola.com)
Whether it is learning appropriate
socialization skills, learning the basic foundation commands,
doing advanced commands and off leash work, getting your Canine Good Citizen award, trying your hand at Agility or Rally, getting or maintaining your pet's fitness through fitness
classes, dog training is a process that takes time and consistency to ensure that you and your pet are communicating effectively and that your pet is understanding what is being asked of them.
The objectives of this study were to determine if puppies that attended puppy
socialization classes and were vaccinated by a veterinarian at least once were at an increased risk of confirmed canine parvovirus (CPV) infection compared with puppies that
did not attend
classes and to determine the frequency of suspected CPV infection in puppies vaccinated at least once that attended
classes with trainers.
And one easy way to
do that would be to find a group
class that focuses on early
socialization.
Do you love puppy
socialization classes but not basic ones?
Attending a good puppy
socialization class is the number one thing you can
do to prevent behavior problems in your puppy.
Remember
Socialization & Training
do not stop with a single Puppy Training
Class!
If you are absolutely set upon getting your family a puppy for Christmas, consider this alternative instead: Purchase a leash, a collar, a good book on raising a puppy, a gift certificate for a veterinary checkup, a gift certificate for puppy
socialization classes from one of the local obedience instructors, a book or video tape on the topic of how to select the right dog for your family (there are several, including even a computer program that purports to help you
do this), or a gift subscription to one of the dog - oriented magazines.