Puppy Socialisation Guide: The Basics
Socialisation: Starting At Home
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Gentle, low-key introductions to children are best, trying to keep the experience as calm as possible, perhaps asking children to sit down and give the puppy as much space as needed.
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If your friends have healthy, fully vaccinated puppy-friendly dogs, you may choose to introduce them before your puppy's vaccinations, but please take advice from your Vet.
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Carrying them around outside to introduce them to new people, sights and environments. Stand near busy roads or shops.
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Gradually introducing them to the car, being handled and having their ears, eyes and other body parts checked regularly.
Puppy Socialisation: Stepping Outside
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Once your puppy is fully vaccinated, you can fully socialise them outside. You don’t want to take him/her out on pavements, parks or gardens which may have been soiled by other animals until he/she has been fully vaccinated.
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Grooming! We can not stress this enough. If your dog has a coat that will require grooming visit the local groomer of your choice. At our Brighton Grooming Parlour, we offer a free Puppy Grooming Package to help introduce them to the grooming process in a fun positive way. Check out the button below.
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Growing and learning is very tiring for a young pup so let them have lots of rest and try and keep training sessions short and fun.
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When Introducing dog and puppies, remove toys and food. Bring the puppy into the room/garden first, then introduce the older dog. Try to keep excitement to a minimum and remember to give the older dog plenty of attention.
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If you are worried about how your older dog may behave use a puppy pen and introduce them. This allows them to safely investigate and get to know each other