Dogs are scared and frightened when they hear other voices, get too excited when they take them out, and don't listen to instructions; they can't get along with other dogs; they also like to pounce on people, or they are nervous and scared when they see strangers, or even shout? This is all caused by the dog's lack of social training!
What is a dog’s social awareness?
The socialization of dogs refers to allowing dogs to touch and adapt to things around them, become polite, do not bark and bite, and play well with their peers. It is also very friendly and close to people, especially when going out to meet the elderly and children, so the social training of dogs is very important.
How can you help your dog develop social skills?
Small goals for dogs to learn
2 Best learning periods
Dogs at this stage are like children who have just learned to walk. They are timid but curious about their surroundings. If you miss this period of time, you will have to lengthen the social training time. You must hurry up.
3 social training focuses on adapting to the environment
(1) Encountering diverse people and experiences
Take your dog outside only after it has completed its vaccinations. Take it to the lawn, take a taxi, experience the elevator, let it as much as possible to contact the new environment and new things. When the dog comes into contact with these new things many times, he will not be too excited and will not stop screaming every time he goes out.
(2) Snack Temptation: Follow the Instructions
As soon as the dog goes out, it shows too much excitement and does not listen to the instructions of the shoveling officer. It should be corrected in time. For example, before going out, the dog sits down before opening the door. When the dog went out and rushed, the shoveling officer had to stop, stop moving forward, and said "sit down" to it ". If the dog completes the instruction, you can give the snack reward, and give it praise, stroking the head. Then continue walking again, and repeat this process; before long, the dog will understand.
(3) Play happily with your classmates
Note that when your dog comes into contact with other dogs, make sure that other dogs are friendly. It is best to play with puppies. If the dog's first social playmate is branded with psychological shadow, social obstacles will occur in the future. Through rewards, dogs are taught how to socialize with other dogs in a friendly way. Do not force the dog to play with other dogs, dogs and unpleasant performance will take the dog away.
4 training to develop good habits
(1) love barking to be corrected
No matter at home or out, dogs barking will have an impact. It is easy to disturb neighbors or frighten passers-by. The shoveling officer must stop it in time and do not form a habit.
When the dog "barking", it is necessary to correct it and find out the causes that may cause the dog to bark. For example, if a stranger visits, feed the dog first. When it focuses on eating, it will not notice others. If the dog rewards snacks after stopping, it will understand repeatedly.
(2) The attacker is immediately prohibited.
Many dogs meet strangers, although very friendly, but there will be too enthusiastic, two front feet like to jump on, this is very impolite behavior. At this moment, the pet owner should promptly pull on the leash and, raising their voice, firmly say “NO!” When your dog stops jumping up at people, reward it with a treat and some praise. Repeat this process, and soon your dog will stop jumping up!
