How do you socialise a puppy who feels overwhelmed by traffic, people and other dogs? Due to lockdowns all over the world, proper puppy parenting and puppy socialisation has been left a bit late by many people. Chloe could by my Working Cocker Pickle’s sister – but unlikely as she Read more
Why would a bright ten-week-old Cavapoochon puppy start nipping feet when people arrive home or when visitors appear? They have had ten week old puppy Cavapoochon, Isla, for less than two weeks. Already she takes herself out to toilet. She sleeps through the night, no mess. A dream of a Read more
Socialisation – what is it? Many people think it’s simply waiting for their puppy to finish his or her injections. Then they take him to a park, to training classes or to somewhere with lots of dogs.
Socialisation is about a lot more. It’s about early introduction to the outside world – people, dogs, vehicles, noises, wheelie bins…….
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
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.