Puppy Socialisation

Socialisation is a crucial part of puppyhood as it is how they learn to appropriately relate to people, other animals and things.  The process of socialisation involves your puppy becoming used to a wide range of things, places and situations.

Whilst puppies are very young, they are often more open and accepting of new experiences. While there isn’t a hard and fast time frame, generally, the first sixteen weeks of a puppies life are the most crucial time for socialisation.

All adult dogs’ behaviours are significantly affected by their experiences in their first months. Puppy-hood is the time for us, as puppy guardians, to be pro-active and prevent problem behaviours from developing.

Please remember!

• Exposure alone is not socialisation
• Your puppy is the only one who can decide if an experience is positive.
• You must NEVER force your puppy into an interaction.