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4 Puppy Months= 5 Human Years

Growing Up Fast

Socialization to More and More Dogs and People

Socialization to More and More Dogs and People

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 Imagine taking a child to the first day of kindergarten if they had never seen another five year old, or ever had to listen to a different adult.

That is what people do when they bring a four month old puppy to class that has never been socialized. 

Socialization to More and More Dogs and People

Socialization to More and More Dogs and People

Socialization to More and More Dogs and People

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 Introduction to larger crowds of people and dogs. Now that your puppy is gaining confidence and social skills, you can begin to take a bigger step into the world. Great places to go include street fairs, outdoor shopping malls, and busy parks. After the final set of vaccinations, off leash parks are fine, if you know of a clean one where the other dogs are known to be friendl 

Leash Training!

Socialization to More and More Dogs and People

Leash Training!

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 Continue walks on leash primarily. The leash builds confidence and trust for you and your dog.  On leash time should be the norm during this time, and off leash time should be occasional. This is the time when puppies may become “hyper” and a little aggressive when it comes to play. (Think of a kindergarten play room again.) Supervise all off leash activity closely. You cannot control other dogs that have not been socialized as well as yours has. Your dog should look to you for leadership, and the only way to assure that they can see you, is if they are on a leash. 

Chewing!!

Car Trips!

Leash Training!

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Protect your wood and leather! Just like a human child, puppies get their permanent teeth during this time.

Provide plenty of chew toys and allow them access to them at all times. When you leave, and they are left alone in the crate, provide a special treat.  (Try rubber toys stuffed with treats and frozen.)

Car Trips!

Car Trips!

Car Trips!

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Dogs love to go with you in the car.

If you are going on short trips, bring the puppy.

The car provides a great opportunity to see and smell areas far away from home.

Most puppies will have out grown any car sickness by this age,
and.. if they are crate trained, will do very well in the car.

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