What’s the best way to socialise your pet? If your dog is a puppy or a young dog then it’s a great idea to take them to ‘puppy parties’. These are often organised by your local vet or dog school and are a great way for you and your pet to meet other puppies and their owners. Make sure your puppy is properly vaccinated before attending one. Socialisation happens every day when you and your dog have fun together experiencing new situations at home as well as when outside. It’s a good idea to let your dog socialise with lots of different dogs – breeds, shapes, sizes and ages. Also, think about introducing them to other people, children and animals. Try walks in town or a journey on the bus. In fact anything in your normal life that you would like your pet to not feel afraid of. Be careful not to do everything at once though. Start gradually and build up to different, bigger and more exciting experiences. Your pet will grow to love new experiences, places, pets and people rather than being fearful of them.
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