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27-10-2015, 07:48 PM

Puppy socialisation

Hi all,

We pick up our puppy in a couple of weeks (cocker spaniel). We will be getting her vaccinated but just wanting ideas on socialising her before she is safe to be walked in public places please? I dont want to confine her to the house for 3 weeks xx
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27-10-2015, 08:05 PM
Carry her. Invite people to say hello to her and if you know any steady, already vaccinated dogs, it's safe to bring them in to say hello.

Ensure that all her meetings are a pleasant experience for her and watch her body language so that she can show you when she needs her new experiences to back off and when she is happy with them. If she tells you she needs them to be backed off, give her some time and then reintroduce slowly making sure that it is more pleasant for her. Treats work well for this
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27-10-2015, 08:14 PM
Thankyou for your reply Chris
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27-10-2015, 09:06 PM
Have a word at the vets, a lot offer puppy parties for free now, just an hour or so long and you often get given a free puppy pack too
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27-10-2015, 09:41 PM
We went to other people's houses who had vaccinated dogs. We did not put Izzy down outside, however we carried her everywhere and people came up to say hello or to stroke her. Puppies attract crowds. Give it a few days before letting people come over, but after that introduce her to every person that comes to your house. Include as many (well behaved) children as you can find! Honestly puppies don't need much exercise. 10 minuets of running will tire her out... Izzy used to just fall asleep in my arms whilst I was carrying her. She still loves to be carried.
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27-10-2015, 11:54 PM
Until the final round of shots I'd advise against places where other dog frequent or travel.

The final set of shots is 12 or 13 weeks, 4 or 5 weeks is to me not to high a price vs parvo.

My dog/dogs have always been known for being highly socialized and extremely people/dog and animal friendly.

I'm one who sides with caution vs showing off the new pup.
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28-10-2015, 07:37 AM
Thanks all. I will look into the puppy parties too. We don't know many people with dogs. I have 2 children myself so that won't be a problem. I certainly won't be putting her down before its necessary x
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28-10-2015, 08:22 AM
Please don't go to a puppy party. They can be very bad places with un-ruly pups and people not being careful of what they allow their pups to do. Can cause more problems later when you go to training or just going out and about. I personally prefer to carry pups as long as you can manage them before they get too heavy and just go to places so that people can say hello to them and they then get used to traffic and other sights and smells from up above the ground. The ground can be a scary place for pups. When pup can go to a dog frequented place go to a very good training class for just pups under controlled conditions. Depending on your vet's advice sometimes it is only two weeks not three but don't worry to much as you will be coming and going into your house and the pup will sniff your shoes that have been walking on ground that may have been walked on by another dog. Just don't go to a place that is too populated by a lot of dogs before you are happy to let your pup socialise.
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28-10-2015, 08:54 AM
Carry the pup everywhere and introduce it to as many things as possible, many of which sound daft like hi viz jackets, umbrellas, people in hats etc. I found when my Dobermanns were too heavy, just sitting in the boot of the car with the hatch up, in car parks worked well, people couldn't resist saying hello. We did the country park car park, tesco's and b&q but any busy one will do.
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28-10-2015, 09:02 AM
I agree with Brenda. A badly run puppy free for all can undo all the positive associations you build up. Allowing confident pups to bully and timid pups to be intimidated is not a good way to go and, unfortunately, many of these 'parties' do just that.

A well run puppy training class will ensure this doesn't happen. If you are considering a class, go without your pup first and observe. Make sure that all the pups and owners are happy and that you like the trainer and what they have to say
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