Socialization tips for Puppies and Dogs

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It’s overwhelming to think about how you’re going to socialize a new dog or puppy.

I created a list of different people, animals, situations, sights, sounds and experiences you may want to introduce to your pup.

It’s a huge list, but it’s not like you have to expose your puppy to everything.

Pick one or two new situations or experiences per week. It will help your puppy tremendously.

Try to think about your lifestyle and the situations you’d like your puppy to be comfortable with ideally.

I liked to take my old dog Ace on boat rides, for example, but this may not be something you plan to do with your dog.

Socialization is about slowly introducing the pup or dog to new things over time in a positive way. Don’t underestimate the power of hot dogs to help create positive associations!

So here’s my list. Please add your suggestions in the comments, because there’s no way I can think of everything myself.

Things to safely introduce to your puppy or new dog

1. introduce your puppy to different types of people

All types of “strangers” in general if you can. Women, men, seniors, teenagers, elementary-aged kids, pre-school kids, toddlers, babies, etc. The key: start taking your puppy for walks early. and make a point to drive to different parks and locations for walks.

2. introduce your puppy to different types of clothing

Sometimes different article of clothing can surprise a dog.

So try to introduce your puppy to people wearing backpacks, different types of hats, big coats, big sunglasses, uniforms, suits, boots, helmets, face masks, etc.

Also think about the different seasons. If you will take your dog out on cross country trails in the winter, they may be started by people on skis or people wearing goggles and face masks.

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3. introduce your puppy to bikes, strollers, traffic, etc.

People in wheelchairs, people using crutches or walking with a cane, people pushing strollers, people on bikes or roller blades.

People walking at different speeds – runners, seniors moving stiffly and slowly, kids running and squealing, people running or biking with dogs, etc.

4. get your puppy used to seeing people holding tools

Shovels, rakes, weed-whackers, skis, oars, hiking poles, etc.

5. introduce your puppy to other animals

Cats, kittens, hamsters, ducks, chickens, horses, pet rabbits, any type of animal you think the pup might live with or be around later in life.

6. introduce your puppy to different surfaces

(Thanks for this tip, Colby!) Sand, rocks, gravel, pavement, slippery or shiny floors, wooden walkways, tiles, concrete, dirt, snow, grass, agility equipment.

7. get your puppy used to water

Swimming at the lake, the ocean, the river, plastic kiddie pool, playing with the hose, riding on a boat or floating on a raft, standing on a paddle board or sitting in a kayak, etc.

8. get your puppy used to grooming & handling

Being held or carried, having a bath, getting brushed & having nails trimmed, teeth brushed, having all body parts touched – feet, tail, nails, toes, ears, face, teeth.

9. get your puppy used to riding in the car

Going through a car wash, going through a drive-thru window, driving by lots of pedestrian traffic such as school parking lots, etc. See my friend Dawn’s tips on getting a dog used to the car.

*If you just got a new puppy, download my free puppy training guide. Klik her

10. introduce your puppy to riding in a boat

Or standing on a dock, fishing or watching boats.

11. introduce your puppy to a lot of other dogs

Dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds on and off leash, including other puppies. I highly recommend obedience or puppy socialization classes.

12. gradually expose your puppy to loud noises

You don’t want to scare your puppy, but I would start introducing your puppy to loud noises from a distance and then slowly move closer over a few weeks. things like trucks, trains, tractors, snowmobiles, motorcycles, school buses, lawnmowers, gun shots, fireworks. Our lab breeder suggests doing a gun intro at around 5-6 months for lab puppies and to do so very gradually, from a distance.

13. expose your puppy to loud indoor noises

Vacuum, blender, loud TV like football games, smoke alarms, musical instruments. Also, just loud people! like friends who yell at the TV during football games.

14. get your puppy used to being in a crowd

Examples could be a softball games, watching people run a 5K, parades, fairs, a gathering of friends, a family reunion, etc.

15. think about places to viSid med din hvalp

Tag din hvalp til en masse nye områder. Besøg steder som dyrlægen, groomer, hundedagpleje eller boardingfaciliteter, kæledyrsvenlige butikker, forskellige menneskers hjem.

16. Planlæg nye oplevelser til din hvalp

Gør din hvalp brugt til at blive alene med en ny, som at bo hos en ven eller slægtning i et par timer. Få din hvalp brugt til at få deres legetøj eller mad fjernet, besøge landet eller besøge byen eller forstæderne.

Hvis du kan lide at gå på camping, skal du øve dig på et telt, så din hvalp kan se det og undersøge.

Andre hvalpesocialiseringsideer:

Lejrbål (røg og flammer), besøgende hundevenlige restauranter, vænne sig til en doggy dør.

Jeg tror, ​​jeg kunne fortsætte og fortsætte …

Se også mine indlæg:

Fejl i hundets socialisering.
Hvornår kan jeg gå min hvalp efter vaccinationer?

Hvad er nogle vigtige eksempler på hvalpesocialisering, som du måske tilføjer til listen?

Fortæl mig det i kommentarerne!

*Hvis du lige har fået en ny hvalp, skal du downloade min gratis hvalpetræningsvejledning. Klik her

Lindsay Stordahl er grundlæggeren af ​​den mutt. Hun skriver om hundeuddannelse, hundeøvelse og fodring af en sund rå diæt.

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