They may become
aggressive with unfamiliar dogs so this breed is not recommended for homes where there is already a dog or for an owner who has never owned a dog.
Only armed with a large bank of positive associations will your puppy develop the flexibility he needs to deal with restrictive spaces, on - leash
encounters with unfamiliar dogs, strangers petting him, weird sounds and surfaces, and other socialization challenges.
The SAFE game can be used not
only with unfamiliar dogs, it can also help in a range of different situations where your child is interaction with an overexcited dog.
In order to prevent exposure to disease, puppies with fewer than 3 or 4 series of vaccinations, should avoid
contact with unfamiliar dogs, and be carried (in a Sherpa Bag, Snuggly or crate) to avoid contact with the sidewalk (or any other public areas where other dogs may frequent).
Whether you are looking to become more comfortable around dogs, or would like teach your children how to handle
encounters with unfamiliar dogs, the DogSmart program will be tailored to meet your needs, and match your comfort level.
However, socialization ensures your dog has the requisite social savvy to enjoyably and confidently
interact with unfamiliar dogs that he may meet and to resolve arguments with other dogs without doing damage.
Introduce dogs closer and closer,
with unfamiliar dogs, nonreactive dogs
Then try
it with unfamiliar dogs that are a long ways away.
Socialization means training your dog to meet and get along
with unfamiliar dogs and people.
They videotaped people playing with their dogs or
with unfamiliar dogs and tried to determine what was happening during these sessions that evoked laughter.