It is impossible to consider a dog as a man’s best friend if he or she has no relevant social skills at all. A pet dog’s sociability is largely dependent on his or her development especially during puppyhood. If you wish to inculcate superior social skills in your dog, consider the following tips:
The first eight weeks of a dog’s life is crucial in his entire social development. This is why he or she needs to stay with his or her mother and littermates during the said period so that he or she can be prepared for the next phase of his or her development.
Dogs are naturally friendly and playful, yes, but not without proper upbringing. At a young age, a dog must be able to interact and play with other dogs in the neighbourhood so that he or she can have a sense of belongingness. You can also introduce him or her to the dogs of your friends, family members, relatives, and colleagues. It is important for a dog to know a lot of his or her own.
Once your dog knows enough dogs, he or she is also less likely to bite humans. As a result, he or she can freely interact with your neighbours, family members, and friends without you worrying. Exposure to different people shapes your dog’s behaviour with and around them. Moreover, this allows him or her to develop a deeper sense and understanding of men. Consequently, he can be able to determine who is friendly and who is strange. This really helps if you’re also relying on him or her as your household’s lookout for burglars.
With proper training, a dog can be as sociable as it can get without compromising its ability to distinguish a ‘friend’ from a ‘foe’. Train your dog as early as possible so that it would be easier for it to adapt.
