by Daniel Varena
Dogs are pack animals and thus social by nature. However, just as with people, some dogs socialize better than others. Some dogs even have problems socializing with the other sex (That sounds human!). Still considering that dog are pack animals it is weird that some dogs find it difficult to get acquainted to other dogs.
Dog owners often have other dogs and pets visiting or living with them. To make sure all animals live peacefully together is not something that happens on its own. When on top of that your neighbours' dog visits your premises every now and again and the ocasional cat wandering through the garden, you better be prepared.
To prevent potential problems you better prepare your dog by socializing him as soon as possible. When dogs grow up, very much like adults, it's more difficult for them to learn the rules of social behavior. It's very important to expose your dog at the earliest age possible to other people and dogs. When they are still puppies the whole world is new and wonderful and they are very open to new experiences.
If you have only one dog, expose him (as a puppy) early on to other dogs and people. Get him used to being touched, especially between the toes, in the ears and near the eyes. This will improve his interaction with other animals and it will make vet visits and trips around town a lot easier.
Dogs by nature explore with their noses. When you first let him meet other animals make sure that the other animals has been properly socialized to avoid violence. But by all means, let your puppy do all the sniffing he wants, because that will make him a better dog.
If one of the dogs wants to leap on or bite the other dog, you should let it go until it gets violent. It's normal dog behavior when they ?fight? which often includes biting lightly each others legs and necks. Stay close and be prepared to interfere, if necessary. You might want to take a pair of leather gloves with you just in case.
If they keep on barking all the time, distract them with a treat or a toy. If your dog doesn't stop pulling or barking after several attempts to correct him, just try another day. What works will vary widely and depends on the individual dog and some dogs will need more time to tolerate others. You'll discover what's more and less effective as you observe his behavior over time.
Rescued or animal shelter dogs can require extra patience when socializing. These animals have often been abused by people or injured by other dogs. Those experiences can lead to aggression or fear. Remarkable transformations have been seen even in these dogs, though. After repeated exposure to other well socialized dogs they often turn in to friendly dogs that interact very well with other people and pets.
Start early, expose for short intervals followed by longer ones, repeat as often as you can. All the time you should be in control of the situation, both physically and mentally. - 20511
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Title: Socializing Your Dog
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