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Introduction to Socialization

Socialization for Today


Author: MyPetTrainer.com Staff


Introduction to Socialization

During a puppy's first 16 weeks of life her temperament is forming. Anything that is happy or fearful during this time will remain happy or fearful for the rest of her life. It is VITAL that you show your pup that the world is a safe, fun and happy place. That noises won't hurt her, people aren't scary, different textures are good (concrete versus grass, for instance), objects are safe. Start introducing your puppy to the people, places, objects, noises, textures, and animals below working first inside your home. When your vet has completed all of your puppy's vaccinations and gives you the okay, then start to take your puppy out for field trips! Be sure to follow leash laws, please!

PEOPLE

PLACES

THINGS/NOISES

TEXTURES

ANIMALS

- Men
- Boys
- Women
- Girls
- Tall
- Short
- All shapes, sizes, ages
- Different ethnicities
- Walking
- Jumping
- Running
- Bending
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Waving
- Pushing something
- Carrying packages
- Swimming
- Showering
- Bathing
- Dancing
- Singing
- Yelling
- Sreaming
- Squealing (kids)
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Wearing sunglasses
- Wearing hats
- Carrying umbrella
- Carrying briefcase
- Construction workers
- Police
- Fire Fighters
- Military
- UPS
- USPS
- People in uniforms
- People in costumes
- People speaking a different language

 

- Ride in car
- Dog friendly mall
- Pet stores
- Parks
- Beaches
- Friends' homes/yards
- Downtown sidewalk
- Outdoor cafe
- Country road
- School yards
- Garage sales
- Parking lot
- Airports (large/small)
- Elevators
- Urban settings
- Subway
- Train stations
- Your neighborhood
- Art fairs
- Public gatherings
- Training classes
- Vet clinic (stop in just for a rewarding visit)
- Groomer (stop in just for a rewarding visit)

 

- Bicycles
- Skateboards
- Rollerblades
- Bouncing balls
- Mopeds
- Playground equipment
- Wheelchairs
- Canes
- Crutches
- Vacuum (noise/movement)
- Garbage disposal
- Pots/pans rattling
- Doing the dishes
- Dishwasher running
- Blender
- Microwave
- Breadmaker
- Smoke alarm
- Car alarm
- Car horn
- Phone ringing
- Chairs falling
- Turning on hose (don't squirt pup)
- Sprinkler running
- Thunder
- Storm alert
- Amber alert noise
- Fire logs popping
- Candles (keep away from tails)
- Doors slamming
- Wind
- Fireworks
- Bubble wrap popping
- Airplanes
- Gun shot
- Car backfiring
- Windchimes
- Music (ALL kinds)
- Tools (drills, sanding, air guns, compressors, saw)
- TV
- Radio
- Balloons (movement/popping noise)
- Popcorn popping
- Party noises/noisemakers

- Concrete
- Grass
- Decks
- Gravel
- Weeds
- Leaves
- Twigs
- Bathtub water
- Creeks (use leash)
- Wood
- Plastic
- Rocks
- Snow
- Rain
- Sand
- Dirt
- Steps
- Pebbles
- Asphalt
- Slippery steps
- Ice
- Puddles

 

- Birds (all sizes)
- Fish
- Hamsters
- Cats
- Horses
- Dogs walking by your home
- Squirrels
- Mice
- Gerbils
- Dogs
- Toy breeds
- Small breeds
- Medium breeds
- Large breeds
- Giant breeds
- White dogs
- Black dogs
- Multi-color dogs
- Long-hair dogs
- Short-hair dogs
- Bald dogs
- Curly-hair dogs
- Brown eyes
- Blue eyes
- Yellow eyes
- Brown/Blue eyes
- Long tails
- Fluffy tails
- Short tails
- No tails
- Long ears
- Short ears
- Cropped ears
- Floppy ears
- Straight ears
- Small ears
- Large ears

 

 
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