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Shih Tzu – Early socialization is essential for your puppy Shih Tzu
Teaching a shih tzu puppy or shih tzu dog proper socialization skills is vital for the safety of your dog and other dogs and people you contact. A properly socialized dog Shih Tzu is a happy dog and a joy to be around for humans and animals. A shih tzu dog with socialization, or one that does not include socialization at all, is a danger to other animals, other people and even their own family.
Socialization is best done when the Shih Tzu puppy is as young as possible The socialization lessons of the young puppy learns are shih tzu difficult to undo, and it is important to remember that the social skills of the Shih Tzu puppy learns will affect his behavior for the rest of his life.
A Shih Tzu dog that is properly socialized will be neither afraid nor aggressive toward animals or humans. A properly socialized dog Shih Tzu will be every new experience and stimulus in stride, and not become fearful or aggressive. Shih Tzu dogs are not properly socialized often bite because of fear, and a Shih Tzu dog can become a danger and a liability to the family that owns it. Improperly socialized shih tzu dogs are also unable to adapt to new situations. A question of routine as a trip to the vet or a friends house can quickly stress the dog Shih Tzu and perform all sorts of problems.
Socialization is best done when the Shih Tzu puppy is very young, maybe around 12 weeks of age. Even after 12 weeks, however, it is important that the Shih Tzu continues socialization in order to improve social skills important to everyone. It is possible to socialize a puppy shih tzu older, but it is very difficult to achieve after that the important 12 week period has passed.
There are some definite do's and not when it comes to properly socialize any puppy shih tzu. Let start with what to do. Later in this article we will explore what to avoid.
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Do each one of the events socialization as pleasant and non-threatening for the puppy shih tzu as possible. If the first experience of a shih tzu puppy with each new experience is unpleasant, will be very difficult to undo that in mind puppy shih tzu. In some cases, early trauma can morph into a phobia that can last a lifetime. It is best to take things slow and keep the Shih Tzu are frightened or injured.
Try to invite your friends to meet the puppy shih tzu again. It is important to include more people as possible in the Shih Tzu puppy's circle of acquaintances, including men, women, children, adults and people of many ethnic groups of diverse backgrounds and ages. We also invite and healthy puppies and friendly dogs to meet your puppy. It is important that the shih tzu puppy to meet a wide variety of other animals, including cats, hamsters, rabbits and other animals that is likely to meet. Of course it is important to make sure that all animals of the Shih Tzu puppy contact to have received all necessary vaccinations.
Take the Shih Tzu puppy to many different places, including shopping centers, pet shops, parks, playgrounds recreation and walk around the neighborhood. Try to expose the Shih Tzu to go to places where crowds of people and lots of diverse activity going on. Take the Shih Tzu frequent trips short in the car. During these trips, be sure to stop the car occasionally and let the puppy look out the window to the outside world.
Enter your Shih Tzu puppy to a variety of items that may be unknown. The Shih Tzu puppy should be exposed to common items like bags, boxes, vacuum cleaners, umbrellas, hats, etc, which can be frightening to him. Allow and encourage the Shih Tzu puppy to explore these issues and see that it has nothing to fear from them. Get the Shih Tzu puppy used for a variety rearranging the family objects. Simply placing a chair upside down, or placing a table on its side, creates an object that your puppy shih tzu are perceived as totally new. Get the Shih Tzu puppy used to common procedures, such as brushed, bathed, have their nails clipped, teeth cleaned, ears cleaned, etc. Your abuser and Veterinary thank you for it.
Introducing the Shih Tzu puppy to common household things, such as ladders. Also enter the Shih Tzu puppy collar and strap for comfort with these items.
There are of course some things to avoid when socializing a puppy shih tzu. These socialization prohibitions include:
Do not place the puppy shih tzu on the ground when strange animals are present. An attack, or even an inspection Surprisingly, by an unknown animal could traumatize the puppy shih tzu and hurt his socialization.
Do not inadvertently reward behavior based on fear. When the Shih Tzu puppy shows fear, it is normal to try to calm down, but this could reinforce the fear based behavior and make it worse. Since biting is often a behavior based on fear, reinforcing fear can create problems with the bite. Do not force or hasten the process of socialization. It is important to allow the Shih Tzu puppy to socialize at their own pace.
Do not try to do too much too soon. Shih tzu puppies have short attention spans, and the lessons continue after attention span that has become a waste of time and your puppy.
Do not wait too long to start. There is a short window in which to begin the socialization process. A young Shih Tzu puppy is a blank slate, and it is important to fill that slate with positive socialization skills as soon as possible.
About the Author
Connie Limon is a professional shih tzu breeder in Indiana. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts on shih tzu puppies are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
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