About Dog Socialization
March 31st, 2011
There are very few dogs who are prone to aggression regardless of the situation. That's why it's helpful to think in terms of of aggressive behaviors rather than aggressive dogs when trying to reduce your dog's tendencies to growl or bite. Usually these behaviors are related to specific events, relationships...
March 31st, 2011
Raising and training a pup to be people-friendly is the second most important goal of pet-dog husbandry. Remember, teaching bite inhibition is always the most important goal. But during your pup's first month at home, urgency dictates that socialization with people is the prime puppy directive. Your...
March 31st, 2011
Regardless of breed or bloodlines, a dog's attitude toward people is primarily the result of the interactions he had with them as a puppy. Training a pup to be people-friendly is key to raising a great...
March 31st, 2011
Just as the saying "a chip off the old block" often holds true for humans, it can apply to dogs as well. Puppies that are well-socialized are more likely to come from dogs that are well-socialized....
March 31st, 2011
As soon as your puppy is three months old, there is an urgent need to play catch-up in terms of socialization and confidence building with other dogs. At the very latest, before he is eighteen weeks...
March 31st, 2011
Living with and loving a dog you cannot touch, cuddle, or hug is just about as silly as living with and loving a person you cannot hug. It is also potentially dangerous. Even so, veterinarians and...
March 31st, 2011
Guarding food bowls and other prized possessions--growling, snarling, and maybe even snapping to keep people away--is common among family dogs. It's even normal among puppies. But if you let it continue...
March 31st, 2011
The birth of a baby is a wonderful event for your human family. To make it an equally joyous occasion for your dog, you need to give him some special attention to help him cope. Since they are pack...
March 31st, 2011
One of the thorniest issues a pet owner may face is introducing another dog or puppy into the family. A dog who has had the house and family to himself may not welcome another dog in his "den," and...
March 31st, 2011
Puppies start to learn as soon as they are born. They are especially receptive to retain what they learn during their first 13 to 16 weeks of life. It is especially important that puppies have experiences...
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