How To Socialize Your Dog

We know your furry companion is a crucial part of your life, and with a bit of patience and training you can both have a fun, worry-free time outside the home. With the help of Elite-K9 dog training Corpus Christi TX, we can help your dog become accustomed to the world and learn how to trust both people and other dogs.

Practice "sits" and "downs". Socializing your dog means that you want to introduce them to as many different situations as possible so they can become comfortable in each of them and behave predictably when confronted with unfamiliarity. If they consistently listen to your commands regardless of surroundings or confusion, them taking the time to "sit" can allow them to assess the situation/environment and calm down. In addition to that, an important part of socializing is being polite! No one wants to be jumped on unexpectedly, so having a solid foundation of "sit" and "down" will help your pet make a great impression. To work on this, show your dog a treat then give the command you want them to perform. Once they obey, reward them with the treat and give praise.

Try bigger groups. After your dog has learned "Sit" and "Down"" reliably, introduce more people into the mix. Keep the initial group small at first so that your dog does not get nervous, but slowly increase the size of the groups introduced. Begin by having people you trust (who are aware of your training process) visit your dog's normal environment and work towards them listening consistently in the new situation. Then take your dog to different locations and have them practice sitting and lying down on command in front of strangers.

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by having people you trust (who are aware of your training process) visit your dog's normal environment and work towards them listening consistently in the new situation. Then take your dog to different locations and have them practice sitting and lying down on command in front of strangers.

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Practice Leash Walking. Now that your dog knows how to listen, leash training will be easier. Take your dog on a walk to become comfortable with a new environment. Occasionally practice the commands; repetition in different circumstances is key. Eventually you can work on reliable recall, which means even without a leash (in appropriate environments) you know without a doubt that they will stay with you unless allowed to roam and return on command every time.

Once they've mastered that, try a play session. After your dog has been around various groups, you can move on to a play session. Go to the park or any area that does not pose potential threats and see if your dog seems interested in playing. While they are still on the leash, make sure that they are still willing to listen to your commands rather than completely ignoring you because of their excitement. Once they listen consistently and you know they will behave predictably and safely in the new environment, let them play and socialize with other dogs.

Socializing your dog does not always mean that you need to bring them to crowded areas, but it can happen anywhere around people. Once they are used to these situations, bringing them to new places will go much more smoothly. You can begin socializing training after they're full grown or with puppy training corpus christi. Elite-K9 can help your dog become the friendliest member of the community they can be!