| When you consider how to stop dog aggression | | | | could disagree with him. Otherwise, let him explore |
| the best answer is to never allow it to begin. | | | | new things and be a dog. You do want to keep |
| Proper socialization of puppies from a young age | | | | him on a leash to keep him out of trouble and |
| ensures that they will learn good social skills and | | | | control the situation. But the more new things |
| proper human-canine boundaries. Good socialization | | | | your puppy can see and learn about, the better |
| helps puppies learn how to live in a home and how | | | | for him. |
| to function in the human world. It helps them learn | | | | Pet supply stores are a good place to go, as are |
| how to get along with people appropriately | | | | parks where your puppy can meet friendly people |
| without nipping or play biting or growling. Properly | | | | who will pet him. You can also take him to a dog |
| socialized puppies have not been abused or | | | | park where he can play with puppies and dogs his |
| neglected and do not react with fear around | | | | own size. When it comes to how to stop dog |
| humans. They are not excessively territorial. Good | | | | aggression, you want to start from a young age |
| socialization helps puppies become confident, | | | | letting your puppy meet and mingle with other |
| friendly adult dogs without aggression problems. | | | | dogs and lots of people so he is well socialized. |
| Ideally you should bring home a new puppy | | | | Aggressive dogs are usually those who are |
| between the ages of 8-12 weeks. Some toy | | | | un-socialized, living at home without contact with |
| breeds may need to stay with their mothers | | | | other dogs and people -- the equivalent of a |
| close to three months to get a good start in life | | | | shut-in. The more your puppy (and dog) gets to |
| because of their small size. If you are obtaining a | | | | see of the world in a safe, controlled situation, the |
| puppy from a reputable breeder your puppy | | | | more well-adjusted he will be. Dogs have to learn |
| should already have received some socialization. | | | | manners just as people do, and they can only |
| He should be comfortable around the people in | | | | learn good manners by interacting with people and |
| the home. He should enjoy being petted and not | | | | dogs. |
| be shy. He should be familiar with many common | | | | You may also consider taking your puppy to |
| household sounds and objects. All of this early | | | | puppy preschool or puppy kindergarten classes. |
| socialization in the home provides a good | | | | Even if you are not interested in obedience |
| foundation on which you can build. | | | | training for your puppy these classes are a great |
| If you are obtaining your puppy from a shelter or | | | | way to provide opportunities for socialization for |
| rescue you may need to get him up to speed on | | | | your puppy. They are often offered by kennel |
| some of his socialization. These early weeks are a | | | | clubs, pet supply stores and animal shelters. You |
| crucial time. Make sure that you spend plenty of | | | | can also ask about other classes these places |
| time with petting and cuddling. Introduce him to | | | | may offer for dogs. Any kind of class for owners |
| things in the house. Introduce him to people who | | | | and their dogs that lets you get out and meet |
| come to your home. If he is frightened of | | | | people and dogs can be a good way to continue |
| anything show him that there is nothing to be | | | | your dog's socialization. |
| scared of. Make a game of everything and show | | | | Any dog can develop problems with aggressive |
| him that it's fun. | | | | behavior, not just dogs of certain breeds. |
| You can continue your puppy's socialization by | | | | Aggression has everything to do with how a |
| taking him out to meet people and friendly dogs | | | | puppy is raised from birth and how it is socialized |
| as soon as he has had his second set of shots. | | | | by its owner. When you think about how to stop |
| Don't allow him to play with dogs who have not | | | | dog aggression, think about stopping it before it |
| been vaccinated or to pick up things to eat that | | | | begins. |