Socialising Your Puppy

Socialising your puppy will be an easy task if they live in your home with you. Socialising a puppy does not mean bringing them around lots of other dogs and people- actually, it means to show them new experiences so that way they are not scared of normal things as adults. Good things for your puppy to experience while young are the sounds of TV shows or music, cars driving and honking, dogs barking, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, as well as the experience of car rides, and indoor and outdoor environments.

Do NOT take your puppy around unfamiliar dogs and do NOT set them on the floor/ground in public locations where there are often other dogs, such as dog parks, pet stores, or veterinarian offices. Your puppy is susceptible to life-threatening diseases before they are fully vaccinated. Avoiding unfamiliar dogs and busy public locations will prevent your dog from being in situations where they may pick up a disease. Even after being disinfected, the ground, objects, and unfamiliar people and dogs can still hold diseases. Some, such as Parvo Virus, can stay in the environment for an entire year. 

If you are worried about socialising your puppy after you get it, then I recommend letting your dog play with neighbors' or friends' and their dogs that you know are fully vaccinated. Closed yards, porches, and most areas where strange dogs do not frequent are also great places to let your puppy enjoy the outdoors. Do not be hesitant to take them on car rides if you want to familiarise them with the vehicle- just do not put them on the ground or let strangers pet them whenever you bring them to public locations. When visiting the vet, always use a crate.