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puppy socialisation
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Pups absorb information from a very early age.
It is thought that between 6 weeks old and 12 weeks
old is a crucial stage of learning and development.
Early socialisation involves teaching your puppy to
relate properly to others - to other dogs, to other pets and
to other humans - at a very young age.
This is the time to introduce your pup to new/
everyday experiences.
What your puppy learns at this age stays with him/her
for life.
some good ideas
buy a good puppy book and read up on training
and socialisation before you take your puppy home.
obtain your puppy early - from 6 weeks
onwards if possible. This will allow you to start training
and socialisation at the crucial stage.
early vaccination will allow you to get your puppy
out and about. We can start the vaccination course as
early as 6 weeks old.
you can let your pup meet friendly, fully vaccinated dogs.
If you have friends with dogs ask if you can
take your pup to the house meet to them. If the other
dog is not good natured, it would be best if they did not
meet up. Your pup should not have 'bad' experiences at
this age.
let your pup experience lots of different noises and objects.
Things like:
- hoovers and washing machines
- traffic
- noisy children
- people wearing hats
- going out in the car short distances
- other animals - cats and livestock if possible
You can purchase a cd or tape with household noises for
your pup to listen to, they come with full instructions.
In most cases, a pup will soon become indifferent to a new
experience. This is why it is important to not make too much of it.
The puppy is learning by being a little suspicious and then finding
out there is nothing to worry about. Your job is to encourage
your pup and reassure him, but not to mollycoddle him/her.
the nurses at this practice run 'puppy parties'. We invite
puppies that are in between their 1st and 2nd vaccinations.
We have small groups of puppies and they bring as many family
members and friends as they like. The nurse gives a small talk
and then the pups mix with lots of new people and have a play with
the other pups. This is an ideal time to meet new people and new
dogs and more importantly, have some fun!
start training as soon as you get your puppy. Start with simple things
like sit and stay and come. Keep the training sessions short and
make sure the whole family uses the same commands. Find a good training
class to go to, book in advance to make sure you get a place and visit a
class without your pup to make sure it is suitable. Make sure puppy training
classes are taken in small groups, of similarly aged pups and not with an
adult dog class. Training doesn't finish when the pup is grown up and should
be carried on throughout his or her lifetime.
"Dogs In Training" with Liz MacDonald
Puppies taken from 11 weeks old
Early training classes ~ small groups of pups ~
member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
to book a class, telephone Liz ~ 01383 889 006
or email Dogsintraining@btinternet.com
If you have any questions about looking after your new pup contact
the practice where we will be happy to help.
Most of all ENJOY YOUR PUPPY!
visit:
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
The Puppy School
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