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Puppy Socialisation Is Of Great Importance For Your Puppy

Written by Adaptil, published on April 18, 2023

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Everyday things can be scary if your puppy has never seen them before. There is a 'sensitive period' for every puppy, between 8 16 weeks of age.

During this time, they learn to accept things around them as normal with nothing to worry about. This period is the best time to help your new puppy socialize with other dogs, animals and people, and start learning basic training.

HOW TO SOCIALISE A PUPPY?

  • Try to expose your puppy to as many different situations and individuals (our Puppy App will be available soon) as possible during this period. Later, your puppy may find it more difficult to cope with unknown situations.
  • Expose them regularly, but not to too many novelties at a time!
  • Make all encounters enjoyable. Reward quiet reaction to each exposure with treats and warm voice.
  • Introduce new objects at a distance. Give strangers (e.g. friends coming to visit you at home) tasty treats and a toy so they can interact around food and play.
  • If your puppy seems anxious, give more space and freedom to approach in their own time. Distract them with a toy.
  • Common signs to look out for checking if they are not comfortable are ears back, cowering, tucked in tail, licking lips, yawning. Signs that your puppy feels ok are a relaxed tail and face or a playful posture. Read our tips to become an expert in reading your puppy body language.
  • Using ADAPTIL Junior during this critical life stage helps your puppy keep positive during these encounters. It has been proven to help them learn better and quicker, and develop into balanced adult dogs.

PUPPY TRAINING CLASSES

  • Puppy classes are a great way to encourage your puppy to learn and develop into a confident, outgoing dog in all circumstances.
  • Puppy schools are designed for pups 8 to 16 weeks old.
  • They are a fun way to bond with your puppy during its most important developmental period.

Following our expert tips will help to ensure your bond with your dog goes from strength to strength.

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