Why is it so important for your dog/puppy?

"Socialisation" exposes your dog to as many and varied experiences as possible in a positive manner. For example; meeting and playing with other dogs in a safe and controlled environment, bikes skateboards, wheelchairs etc..

Many believe that beacuse their dogs live with another dog that it will automatically be relaxed around all other dogs. This is not always the case.

Some dogs my show extremely fearful behaviour and aggression if not properly socialised.

The above methods combined with additional exercises have proven to be most successful when socialising dogs and/or puppies to ensure our pets achieve a well balanced and confident lifestyle.

"Dogs are born afraid of almost everything. Proper socialisation removes that fear. Without proper socialisation the fear remains, giving you a nervous, over-reactive dog."

At Four Paws K9 Training, we will expose your dog and pup to as many and varied things as possible during our Socialisation classes, to ensure that he/she is confident with them.

Some of the items we use during Socialisation:

	Balloons
	Bikes
	Balls
	Children (our own of course!)
	Party Poppers
	Vacuum Cleaners
	Lawnmowers
	Agility (tackling different heights and surfaces)
	Whipper Snippers

Here is a of other things you should be socialising your dog and pup to:

	Traffic movement and noise e.g. motorbikes.
	Trips in the car
	People of all ages, eg. young children.
	Skateboards, Rollerblades, bikes.
	Dogs, cats, horses etc.
	Large crowds.
	Shopping trolleys and Wheelchairs
	Prams and pushers
	Lawnmowers and Whipper Snipper
	Vacuum cleaners and other household noises
	Water - lakes, creeks, beach.