Friday, 11 January 2013

Puppy Socialization Leads to a Confident and Well-Behaved Adult Dog

What is puppy socialization?
Puppy socialization is the gentle process of exposing a new puppy to everyday situations, sounds, and sights, in a positive and non-threatening way, in order to acclimatise your puppy to his environment.
Why Do I Need To Socialize My Puppy?
Puppy socialization will help your puppy integrate better, not only into our human world but into theirs too.
Where a puppy is not properly socialized, it will often become easily frightened or confused by the simplest of situations, or noises. Under-socialized puppies are often nervous of people and of their surroundings. This fear, or nervousness, could mean that your puppy develops an aggression problem and may cause your puppy to bite.
Undersocialized puppies can also be hyperactive, over-excited, and anxious, and are more likely to have behavioural problems later in life. They are very often a danger to themselves and to other dogs and puppies.
Effective puppy socialization gradually introduces your puppy to new experiences, in a safe and controlled environment; helping him to accept new situations and experiences calmly and without over-reacting.
If puppy socialization is carried out properly, your puppy will grow into a well-mannered, relaxed and confident adult dog.

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