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The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has published an article on socializing your
puppy. Their opinions on puppy socialization are the closest we've seen to the opinion of most dog
trainers. Puppy socialization is a difficult topic because nobody wants to put a puppy at risk for disease,
but there are many adverse behaviors that can develop in a dog due to a lack of socialization. If you
have a new puppy, please read the article below and give us a call if you have any questions.
puppy. Their opinions on puppy socialization are the closest we've seen to the opinion of most dog
trainers. Puppy socialization is a difficult topic because nobody wants to put a puppy at risk for disease,
but there are many adverse behaviors that can develop in a dog due to a lack of socialization. If you
have a new puppy, please read the article below and give us a call if you have any questions.
Socializing Your New Puppy
The AVSAB Position Statement On Puppy Socialization
"The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life (1, 2). During this
time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved
safely and without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For
this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care
for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.
time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved
safely and without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For
this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care
for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.
fear, avoidance, and/or aggression.
Behavioral problems are the greatest
threat to the owner dog bond. In fact,
behavioral problems are the number
one cause of relinquishment to
shelters (3). Behavioral issues, not
infectious diseases, are the number
one cause of death for dogs under
three years of age.
Behavioral problems are the greatest
threat to the owner dog bond. In fact,
behavioral problems are the number
one cause of relinquishment to
shelters (3). Behavioral issues, not
infectious diseases, are the number
one cause of death for dogs under
three years of age.
Because the first three months are
the period when sociability outweighs
fear, this is the primary window of
opportunity for puppies to adapt to
new people, animals, and
experiences. Incomplete or improper
socialization during this important
time can increase the risk of
behavioral problems later in life
including
the period when sociability outweighs
fear, this is the primary window of
opportunity for puppies to adapt to
new people, animals, and
experiences. Incomplete or improper
socialization during this important
time can increase the risk of
behavioral problems later in life
including
While puppies’ immune systems are still developing during these early months, the combination of maternal
immunity, primary vaccination, and appropriate care makes the risk of infection relatively small compared to the
chance of death from a behavior problem. Veterinarians specializing in behavior recommend that owners take
advantage of every safe opportunity to expose young puppies to the great variety of stimuli that they will
experience in their lives. Enrolling in puppy classes prior to three months of age can be an excellent means of
improving training, strengthening the human-animal bond, and socializing puppies in an environment where
risk of illness can be minimized."
immunity, primary vaccination, and appropriate care makes the risk of infection relatively small compared to the
chance of death from a behavior problem. Veterinarians specializing in behavior recommend that owners take
advantage of every safe opportunity to expose young puppies to the great variety of stimuli that they will
experience in their lives. Enrolling in puppy classes prior to three months of age can be an excellent means of
improving training, strengthening the human-animal bond, and socializing puppies in an environment where
risk of illness can be minimized."
"For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive
such socialization before they are fully vaccinated."
believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive
such socialization before they are fully vaccinated."
The Process Of Socialization
"Puppies should be handled from birth, learning to accept manipulation of all body parts. Every effort
should be made to expose them to as many different people, well-socialized animals, situations, places,
etc. as possible. Puppies should be encouraged to explore, investigate, and manipulate their environments.
Interactive toys and games, a variety of surfaces, tunnels, steps, chutes, and other stimuli can enrich the
puppy’s environment. Puppies should accompany their breeders/owners on as many car trips as possible.
These exposures should continue into adulthood to maintain an outgoing and sociable dog.
should be made to expose them to as many different people, well-socialized animals, situations, places,
etc. as possible. Puppies should be encouraged to explore, investigate, and manipulate their environments.
Interactive toys and games, a variety of surfaces, tunnels, steps, chutes, and other stimuli can enrich the
puppy’s environment. Puppies should accompany their breeders/owners on as many car trips as possible.
These exposures should continue into adulthood to maintain an outgoing and sociable dog.
Puppy socialization classes can offer a safe and organized means of socializing puppies and more quickly
improve their responsiveness to commands (4). Each puppy should have up-to-date vaccinations and be
disease and parasite free before entering the class. Where possible, classes should be held on surfaces that
are easily cleaned and disinfected (e.g. indoor environments). Visits to dog parks or other areas that are not
sanitized and/or are highly trafficked by dogs of unknown vaccination or disease status should be avoided.
improve their responsiveness to commands (4). Each puppy should have up-to-date vaccinations and be
disease and parasite free before entering the class. Where possible, classes should be held on surfaces that
are easily cleaned and disinfected (e.g. indoor environments). Visits to dog parks or other areas that are not
sanitized and/or are highly trafficked by dogs of unknown vaccination or disease status should be avoided.
Classes and at-home training should be based on positive reinforcement with frequent
rewards praise, petting, play and/or treats. Positive and consistent training is
associated with fewer behavioral problems and greater obedience
than methods that involve punishment and/or
encourage human dominance (4,5,6).
rewards praise, petting, play and/or treats. Positive and consistent training is
associated with fewer behavioral problems and greater obedience
than methods that involve punishment and/or
encourage human dominance (4,5,6).
Time must be scheduled for puppies to play alone
with their favorite toys (such as stuffed food toys) or
take naps in safe places such as crates or puppy
pens. This teaches puppies to amuse themselves,
and may help to prevent problems of over
attachment to the owners. Continuing to offer dogs
a wide variety of experiences during their first year
of life is also helpful in preventing
separation-related behavior.
with their favorite toys (such as stuffed food toys) or
take naps in safe places such as crates or puppy
pens. This teaches puppies to amuse themselves,
and may help to prevent problems of over
attachment to the owners. Continuing to offer dogs
a wide variety of experiences during their first year
of life is also helpful in preventing
separation-related behavior.
Proper confinement training using pens or crates helps to
ensure that puppies have safe and secure places for rest and
confinement. Puppies that are used to being crated will be less
stressed if they must be hospitalized or be confined for travel by
plane or car. Crates should serve as comfort or play areas.
ensure that puppies have safe and secure places for rest and
confinement. Puppies that are used to being crated will be less
stressed if they must be hospitalized or be confined for travel by
plane or car. Crates should serve as comfort or play areas.
Early and adequate socialization and programs of positive
training can go a long way to preventing behavior problems
and improving bonding between humans and dogs. While
the first three months is the most important socialization
period in a puppy’s life, owners of puppies that have passed
this milestone are strongly encouraged to continue to
socialize their puppies to as many people, pets, and
locations as is practical. However, owners of puppies
displaying fear should seek veterinary guidance."
training can go a long way to preventing behavior problems
and improving bonding between humans and dogs. While
the first three months is the most important socialization
period in a puppy’s life, owners of puppies that have passed
this milestone are strongly encouraged to continue to
socialize their puppies to as many people, pets, and
locations as is practical. However, owners of puppies
displaying fear should seek veterinary guidance."
"In general, puppies can start puppy socialization classes as early as
7 to 8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date- on vaccines throughout the class."
7 to 8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date- on vaccines throughout the class."
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3. Miller DM, Stats SR, Partlo BS, et al. Factors associated with the decision to surrender a pet to an animal
shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1996;209:738- 742
4. Duxbury MM, Jackson JA, Line SW, Anderson RK. Evaluation of association between retention in the home
and attendance at puppy socialization classes. JAVMA, 223 (1), 2003, 61-66
5. Eskeland GE, Tillung RH, Bakken M. The effect of punishment, rewards, control and attitude in obedience
and problem behaviors in dogs. Proceedings IVBM 2007;103-104.
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behaviour and welfare. Animal Welfare 2004;13: 63-69.
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dogs. Vet Record 2002;191:43-46.
Dog, p.82-102, Cambridge University Press 1995
2. Freedman DG, King JA, Elliot O. 1961. Critical periods in the social development of the dog. Science, 133,
1016-1017
3. Miller DM, Stats SR, Partlo BS, et al. Factors associated with the decision to surrender a pet to an animal
shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1996;209:738- 742
4. Duxbury MM, Jackson JA, Line SW, Anderson RK. Evaluation of association between retention in the home
and attendance at puppy socialization classes. JAVMA, 223 (1), 2003, 61-66
5. Eskeland GE, Tillung RH, Bakken M. The effect of punishment, rewards, control and attitude in obedience
and problem behaviors in dogs. Proceedings IVBM 2007;103-104.
6. Hilby EF, Rooney NJ, Bradshaw JWS. Dog training methods: their use, effectiveness and interaction with
behaviour and welfare. Animal Welfare 2004;13: 63-69.
7. Bradshaw JW, McPherson JA, Casey RA, Larter LS. Aetiology of separation-related behavior in domestic
dogs. Vet Record 2002;191:43-46.
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"Since we last spoke, Basil has
progressed even further. She is
just becoming the sweetest,
most social little thing. Far
more than I certainly could have
imagined. I am looking into
agility training along with a
friend of mine from school who
has a pup of her own (wow Basil
is making friends! :) Anyway a
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would like to put them up, I will
definitely refer your services to
anyone who is having any dog
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progressed even further. She is
just becoming the sweetest,
most social little thing. Far
more than I certainly could have
imagined. I am looking into
agility training along with a
friend of mine from school who
has a pup of her own (wow Basil
is making friends! :) Anyway a
few words for your website if
would like to put them up, I will
definitely refer your services to
anyone who is having any dog
troubles."
Christina & Basil
Phoenix .. Arizona
Phoenix .. Arizona
"Steve, thank you so much for
all of your help with Basil.
She is much less nervous
now, and her submissive /
aggressiveness is now under
control. Before I couldn't even
have people over to the house
because she had become so
unfriendly, however now I can
have groups of people over and
Basil is not an issue. Your
techniques put me in control
of my dog, and now not only am
I much happier, but Basil is too!
Thanks again Steve for going
above and beyond for us, we
appreciate everything!!"
all of your help with Basil.
She is much less nervous
now, and her submissive /
aggressiveness is now under
control. Before I couldn't even
have people over to the house
because she had become so
unfriendly, however now I can
have groups of people over and
Basil is not an issue. Your
techniques put me in control
of my dog, and now not only am
I much happier, but Basil is too!
Thanks again Steve for going
above and beyond for us, we
appreciate everything!!"
"Thanks for the timely follow
up. I was going to write last
night to tell you that Dudley and
I had two of the best walks
yesterday. They were in fact the
best walks I have ever had with
a dog companion. Dudley was
well mannered and focused the
entire time. He responded well
to "heel" and we worked on
his "sit " when I stopped. We
need more work on that!"
up. I was going to write last
night to tell you that Dudley and
I had two of the best walks
yesterday. They were in fact the
best walks I have ever had with
a dog companion. Dudley was
well mannered and focused the
entire time. He responded well
to "heel" and we worked on
his "sit " when I stopped. We
need more work on that!"
Second Email
Tim, Kate & Dudley
Chandler .. Arizona
Chandler .. Arizona
"Dudley and I just got back from
a great walk. We met three
women, mother, daughter,
grandmother. We were heeling
along, we stopped, Dudley sat,
waited while they passed and
went on. The mother
commented on how well
mannered Dudley was and the
grandmother thanked us for
stopping to let them pass.
IT WAS FREAKIN GREAT!!!!!!!!"
a great walk. We met three
women, mother, daughter,
grandmother. We were heeling
along, we stopped, Dudley sat,
waited while they passed and
went on. The mother
commented on how well
mannered Dudley was and the
grandmother thanked us for
stopping to let them pass.
IT WAS FREAKIN GREAT!!!!!!!!"