5 Tips on How To Socialize Your Dog

July 13, 2017

The Pampered Pet believes in healthy socializing between dogs. Dogs receive personal attention and lots of loving care with 24 hour supervision at our dog day care at the Lake of the Ozarks. We make your precious pets feel as if they were at home. Dogs will sleep inside and not have to go through the stress of feeling abandoned with us. In this blog, we are going to give you 5 tips on how to socialize your dog properly.

1. Walk your dog regularly and introduce him or her to other dogs.

Your precious pet will benefit from regular exercise. Give your dog a chance to meet other friendly dogs, by walking them. You will find that other dog owners might be trying to introduce their dogs to other dogs, as well. You can control the setting in which your dog is socializing by picking safe paths to walk him or her in. Safe environments, plus friendly dogs, equal happy social time.

2. Exercise caution around other dogs.

While walking your dog is good exercise, be cautious of other dogs you may run into. Introducing a jack russell to a huge labrador might sound like a cute idea, but be mindful of how aggressive the other dogs might be. Don't put your dog in a situation that could cause them harm physically or mentally.

3. Keep treats handy.

Dogs will do almost anything for a treat! Reward them for their good social behavior by giving them a treat. This will inflict positive reinforcement and your dog will learn good social skills in the process.

4. Be mindful of the amount of play time.

Think about how tired you get after spending a whole day socializing with your buddies. It's the same way for dogs. Don't tire your dog out by allowing them to play with other dogs too long. Try hour increments at first and see how they do.

5. Take advantage of the local dog parks.

Dog parks are great locations to meet other dogs. Your dog could use a nice change of scenery every once in a while. Look online to see how many dog parks you have in your area.

Our dog daycare & dog boarding facility in Sunrise Beach provides fun activities and a loving environment for your precious pet. These are both important things to have when socializing your dog. If you have further questions about how to socialize your dog, please stop by and visit us or call 573-207-0557. We can't wait to meet your precious pet. We hope these tips help you in facilitating your dog's social activity in the future.