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YOUR DOG QUESTIONS ANSWERED
I’ve just got a new puppy. What is the best way to socialise him?
Congratulations on welcoming a new puppy into your life! Socialisation is a crucial aspect of raising a well-adjusted and confident canine companion, so it’s great that you are thinking about this from the very start. Here are our top tips for socialising your puppy: • Chat to your vet first: Don’t socialise your puppy without permission from your vet. Vaccinations are
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crucial for safe socialisation, so make sure your vet is happy for your dog to socialise in terms of his current vaccination status. • Start early: Socialisation should begin as soon as possible. The first few months are termed a critical period, and this is when puppies are most receptive to new experiences and less likely to develop fear or anxiety towards unfamiliar people, animals, and environments. • Positive experiences: Focus on creating positive experiences for your puppy during socialisation. Introduce them to a wide variety of people, including men, women, children, and individuals of DQ|8C
