How Does Socialization Prevent Dog Aggression?
When socializing your dog, he will learn that the experiences of new signs and sounds are not scary but fun. You must do more than just expose your adult dog to a big crowd of unfamiliar people and expect him to “settle down.” Your pooch must learn and be comfortable for himself. If possible, these lessons should begin as a puppy. Be sure to have your puppy or dog meet some of the following types of people in a fun and happy environment to get fully comfortable: • Babies • Toddlers • Teenagers • Elderly People • Men and Women • People in Uniforms • People with Umbrellas • People Wearing Motorcycle Helmets, etc. Socializing Your Dog Without Fear of Strangers Socializing your dog is more an effort in consistency rather than a specific training method. To curb dog aggression and maintain comfort with strangers, begin with puppy preschool. This is only a series of fun and easy group-training classes for puppies. Usually there are two or more trainers to help with basic obedience commands.
