When it comes to training dogs, many people assume that obedience training is the most important element. However, something else that is equally important is socializing the puppy.
Socializing is vital in creating happy and healthy dogs. Here are just a few reasons why it’s important to be mindful of it during your classes!
It helps with behavioral issues
Many dogs that are relinquished to shelters end up there due to behavioral problems their previous owners couldn’t reconcile.
What’s most upsetting about that is that over 50% of dogs that end up in shelters are euthanized.
So as a trainer, it’s essential that you promote socialization in your classes and expose puppies to other dogs when they are young, so they can reduce aggression by learning what’s appropriate and inappropriate play with other dogs.
It reduces anxiety
With more and more pet-owners realizing how anxiety can affect their pets, socializing a puppy is vital to reducing anxiety and fear later.
For a young dog, everything is new and exciting, and the world is full of friends and new smells.
Exposing a puppy to as much of the world as possible when he or she is young means that there will be less fear later when they are older.
It keeps them in good shape
For dogs who are terrified of other dogs, places like parks can be frightening because of the amount of other animals there. By socializing early, dogs are more comfortable in public spaces and it broadens the range of exercise options, keeping them young and fit.
Interested in becoming a dog trainer? Look no further than Dog Trainer College. We host a variety of students seeking to become dog trainers, and through our curriculum, you will be better prepared to successfully train canines and you will learn more about the importance of socialization in your classes. Browse our dog training courses and call us at 812-650-2394 for more information!
