Aggression
Missed Early Socialisation in a German Shepherd
She has become increasingly wary of people either coming to the door or walking past their garden, but this came to a head recently.
barking
Dachshund Antisocial With Other Dogs
Why would a young Dachshund seem antisocial with dogs and people, yet suddenly switch to being friendly?
His young lady owner refers to him as antisocial – towards other dogs in particular.
Gunther is yet another young dog that has lacked the right kind of early socialisation or sufficient habituation. He should have encountered a variety of people, other dogs and been exposed to life in general during the second, third and fourth months of his life – before he came. It’s little wonder he’s antisocial at times.
The 8-month-old Dachshund I met wanted to be friendly but he’s torn between friendliness and fearfulness. He barked at me for a while before, quite suddenly, becoming my best friend. (more…)
Fear
Chow Chow Suddenly Fearful of People
Why would a well-socialised Chow Chow puppy suddenly become fearful of people? Stunning seven month old Chow Chow Chai is fearful of people. Sometimes the best laid plans simply go wrong. Very carefully socialised. I can’t fault her young owners. From the start they have done everything by the book. Read more
Fear
Sweet Dog – Undersocialised and Scared
Why can a loving, well-cared-for dog still be frightened of people? Three of the last four dogs I have been to have been scared of me. Undersocialised at a sufficiently young age Although they all barked at me I’m not taking it personally. Each one, almost certainly, has been inadequately socialised at Read more
Fear
Importance of Early Socialisation
I have just been to two five-month-old Canaan siblings. Before the family picked them up about four weeks ago, despite being brother and sister, each puppy had had a very different life.
Cocker Spaniel
How Early Socialisation Shaped Molly’s Life
Today it is acknowledged that early socialisation with puppies must begin way before they leave the breeder and their littermates. Being kept in kennels outside, however luxurious and warm, isn’t the same as being part of a family with lots of comings and goings and real-life experiences. It doesn’t make them fit for modern living.
I would recommend anyone buying a puppy carefully checks the breeder.
barking
The Importance of Puppy Socialisation
Bella is very reactive and wary of many things she could have been gently habituated to from the start. The vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, hairdryer, garden hose and more. The young man plays wrestling games and hypes her up when he comes home till she’s flying all over him like a wild thing. Inadvertently, through his shouting at a TV football match, she is now really frightened when he raises his voice.
barking
Puppy Farm Dog and the Importance of Early Socialisation
Norma started life probably in a shed or barn – a puppy farm. Then at two months old the litter was taken to the vet to be put to sleep but the vet refused and they ended up in kennels. She was there for four months until her current owners adopted her at six months old.