Implementation steps of dog socialization training

First, the dog should be exposed to a variety of people, including men, women, children of different ages, people with different clothes and appearances, etc. Let the dog become familiar with what objects with different shapes look like in different states, such as stationary, moving, and falling. Let the dog become familiar with different sounds, such as noises from vehicles, sounds from people, etc. However, these trainings should be done step by step. You cannot just throw the dog on the street to adapt or play a lot of noisy sounds to the dog all at once. Remember to reward your dog if he remains calm before a new challenge.
As for familiarity with the environment, owners can take their dogs to many different places in the car. Let the dog approach new things slowly at its own pace, and the owner can encourage the dog to bravely approach unknown people and things, giving it verbal praise and rewards. The owner should always remember not to force the dog to try things beyond its acceptable range, and be even more careful with things that frighten the dog, because the socialization training of the dog is all about the dog's active cooperation.

The importance of dog socialization training

Socialization training is intended to train dogs to become a member of human society. Dog socialization training is to help dogs learn to adapt to human society. Puppies should learn how to get along with many different people and animals. Dogs can adapt to different sights, sounds and smells through socialization training. Dogs that have been properly socialized can effectively prevent them from barking when they encounter strangers. . Only by seeing many different sights and sounds can a dog learn that there is nothing to be afraid of. By the time the dog is four months old, he should learn not to be afraid when being touched by strangers, make friends with others of the same kind, visit the veterinarian or groomer, and get along with different people. Socialization and exercise can help dogs live happily with their families. Dogs that are trained as puppies are much less likely to develop behavioral problems as adults. Dogs that have not been trained when they are young are more likely to be aggressive when faced with new things because of fear. It is easier to teach dogs to accept new things when they are young. When bad habits have been formed, it will be difficult to change them.

Time for dog socialization training

The fastest learning stage in a dog’s life is from 7-8 weeks to 16 weeks after birth. Puppies begin to slowly approach their owners after three weeks, and this stage lasts for 4-5 weeks. During this period, puppies are willing to accept various stimulations from the outside world, such as visual, olfactory, taste and so on. If this optimal learning stage is missed, the dog may not be able to learn to live in harmony with unfamiliar things throughout his life, which is why dogs are prone to anxiety, fear, and aggression later on.
Socialization of puppies is the key to a happy, safe and adaptable dog. When a dog learns to actively face new people, things, or new environments during social training, it will be able to remain calm and adapt quickly when it faces new challenges again in the future.