If we follow vaccination rules, puppies would
n't meet other dogs until they were 16 to 18 weeks old, well beyond the sensitive period.
It also allows humans that make use of it to
meet other dog lovers in their area, if that's a plus for you.
The rule
for meeting other dogs and people is that it should only happen after the new dog has passed basic training.
It doesn't take much to turn a nice, friendly, dog - social dog into a dog that is scared
of meeting other dogs.
At group classes, your pet will
also meet other dogs and learn important socialization techniques that last a lifetime.
Don't get me wrong, it's crucial your
puppy meet other dogs during his socialization period — you just want to manage which ones.
He has been well socialized with other animals and enjoys playing and
meeting other dogs as well as humans!
Good locations might be a dog park (since dogs are often used to
meeting other dogs there), a nearby tennis court or a park.
Proper socialization can help your puppy be confident when they're playing or even
just meeting other dogs and meeting new people too.
What's better than saving money, watching your four - legged
friend meet other dogs and meeting your neighbors?
Allowing tension or pulling back on your leash when your puppy
meets other dogs sends the wrong message to your puppy.
We haven't
met any other dogs yet but it's reported that she does well with most dogs with the exception of one or two she lived with.
We see how happy our dog is to be outside exploring many new environments, meeting other people walking and jogging, and of
course meeting other dogs being walked.
He has been
fine meeting other dogs and he is OK with cats (we always assume that every dog will need supervision at first with new cats).
While they are generally a well - mannered breed, Maltese have a tendency to forget their small stature
when meeting other dogs and thus require supervision when around other canines.
After you choose to adopt a dog, one of the most enjoyable aspects of pet ownership is getting to
meet other dog owners and their companions and expanding your social circle.
Even your dog's favorite park is not a good spot, unless it is a dog park (since dogs are often used to
meeting other dogs there).
Meeting other dogs at the dog park can be such a cause for celebration, mounting or air humping may be your dogs form of release.
At bedtime, he sleeps on a futon soon to be covered with a futon cover that I received from a different Buy Nothing member, and when we take him upstairs to
meet the other dogs in our house, we all get to relax and get to know each other, thanks to some baby gates that I also received through Buy Nothing.
One of my dogs is nervous when
first meeting other dogs so the private space was the key to her success in a group setting; it even helped her become more confident around new dogs because she didn't have to worry about defending herself.Debi is very knowledgeable and reads dogs very well.
You should also ensure that the pup (s) of an unvaccinated dam stay indoors and do not
meet other dogs until they have had their first and second sets of primary vaccinations.
Maverick is lacking in some doggy social skills, and doesn't know how to
politely meet other dogs, but we are working on that with him.
Belle the Kishu Ken was overwhelmed by her new congested - suburban environment, incessantly barking at anyone outside of or entering the house; afraid to go outside for a walk; afraid to
meet other dogs during her walks; and displaying instinct - based behavior of herding.