What is the best way to raise a Fila puppy?
Every person raises their dogs a little different. Most will agree that not only is crate-training necessary, but training and socializing in general is of utmost importance. Like any other dog, the Fila needs to be trained with consistency and love. Rules must be adhered to, and correction given appropriately. It is important to socialize your Fila puppy because this is creating the foundation of confidence for the rest of the dog s life. Picture a Fila puppy like this: the pup s psyche is sitting in a barn with the doors wide open. It is accepting of new things and situations, and is most willing to react in a positive way to stimuli. As that pup matures those barn doors begin to close. When that dog is anywhere between 6 months and 3 years of age, the barn doors close shut. It is difficult to introduce the dog to a new person, situation, or stimuli. A puppy that was happily walked in a crowded city, will be at ease in any city as an adult. A pup that has never been outside the confi
