How to Introduce Your Dog to a New Pup

#AlphaDogTraining #dogtrainingsaltlakecity Introducing Your Pup to Other Dogs Published by Alpha Dog Training https://alpha-dog-training-slc.com (801) 910-1700 Have you ever seen dogs meet for the first time? A positive first meeting is no accident. Did you know there are ways owners can set their dogs up for successful social interaction? Keep reading to learn how to introduce dogs to new pets and people. Tips for socializing your dog Dogs have unique personalities. Some are more social than others. But dogs can also be trained to get along with other dogs, animals and people. Socializing a dog works best when you: • Start young • Create a safe environment • Make socializing a priority • Watch for signs of stress or distress • Develop opportunities to try introductions No matter what your dog's age, it's never too late to learn how to socialize your dog. Here are some ideas to try every day: • Play games with your dog like "fetch" to teach your dog body language and sharing. • Interact with other dogs to help your dog interact appropriately. • Observe your dog’s emotional state (Behaviors like cowering and tail-tucking indicate he's overwhelmed.) • Reward good behavior. Progress deserves praise your dog will recognize. Puppy socialization Just like children, puppies go through key developmental periods. Their brains are busy learning about the big world around them. So, starting young will help your puppy develop social skills for life. The sensitive period for puppies begins at about 3 weeks of age and lasts until about 12 weeks of age. During this period, it is important to expose your puppy to a lot of new experiences. Some ideas on how to socialize a puppy include opportunities to: • Meet new people • Meet other dogs (and cats, too) • Visit new places • Get comfortable around children To a puppy, children may just seem like small humans that make funny noises and unpredictable movements. That's why it's especially important to introduce your puppy to children during this period. That way your puppy will the learn the differences between children and adults.