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by Mystere on 16 March 2009 - 13:03
I have always taken my puppies EVERYWHERE with me. I take them to malls, busy downtown streets, and high foot-traffic neighborhoods.
They are exposed to dogs, people, restaurant and other food smells, traffic noise, etc. The only "issue" that ever came up was my old bitch as a very young dog got a whiff of the guys coming out of a leather bar we passed and immediately took them for helpers. :-) She had to learn that smelling things that were similar to schutzhund accoutrements away from a schutzhund field called for NOT firing up. :-)
by Langhaar on 16 March 2009 - 14:03
Do you socialize differently for different dogs?
No
I'd like a social dog, but also do not want my dog fawning on every new person it sees.
If you have a working line GSD it will not “fawn” on every new person it sees, in fact no breed should do this.
Is this something that can be shaped by socializing, or is it genetic, and what will be will be?
A true GSD will reflect the standard, eg be confident but aloof with strangers.
I'd like a calm exceptance of new people, without the 'I have to jump in their lap and lick their face responce'. Is this taught as a young pup? Or does it calm as the pup grows older?
I would not allow any breed to jump into anyone’s lap or lick their face, that would be extremely rude.
At what age is it safe to take pups everywhere. Does everyone wait until the shot series is completely done. I'd think this may lose some of the important windows, but I'm not sure if it makes a big difference or not.
I put my pups on the ground from 7 weeks but you must be guided by the hazards in YOUR area.
Upon meeting new people, do you ask your pup for any behavior? Do you allow unlimited snuggles and play if the pup desires to do so? Or do you allow only limited interaction with strangers.
I use the experiences to develop self control of the dog.
Do you have the strangers offer food?
yes
Do you teach a 'hier' during pup meeting people so to cement in it's mind, you are whom it should always look to and return to? Or do you allow pup to say hi until it tires of doing so?
I do not need to cement in my dogs mind to whom it should look to this develops over time and with the bond you create. I am the owner I decide on how long the socialisation episode should last and how it should be conducted.
Do you allow anyone to hold/pick up your pup. I've seen many people that just have to pick up and cuddle a pup. Is this good, bad, or not an issue?
by macawpower58 on 16 March 2009 - 20:03
Thanks Langhaar, I have now two showlines, and one of them is the 'in your face' lover. I do not like it, but he is very social and I've become used to his 'love' of everyone. My other is not quite so blatant about it, but definately not aloof.
I'm going to really enjoy learning the differences between my show boys, and my new workingline girl.
I am so excited, and can't wait for my pup to be ready to come home. Thanks for your replays to all my questions. I'm sure I'll have many, many more as I get on with my pup.
Mystere, that's too funny! I can just picture it in my mind. Thank you also for giving me your advice.
I'm going to really enjoy learning the differences between my show boys, and my new workingline girl.
I am so excited, and can't wait for my pup to be ready to come home. Thanks for your replays to all my questions. I'm sure I'll have many, many more as I get on with my pup.
Mystere, that's too funny! I can just picture it in my mind. Thank you also for giving me your advice.
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