Socializing an adult dog is a much more complicated process than socializing a puppy. Before starting, it is essential that we inform ourselves properly and always in the hands of an expert because many cases require specialized attention.
It is important to know that socializing an adult dog solely because it is aggressive, so that it interacts with a puppy, cat or baby is not the best option: an adult dog must be socialized generically with everything that surrounds him being like this environment, people, pets and objects.
Keep reading this article on our site to find out how to socialize an adult dog.
Understanding each case of socialization as unique
The truth is that on the Internet there are countless tutorials and information pages full of more or less effective tips for socializing a dog, but the truth is that each case is unique and each dog reacts in a different way as a special process. For this reason we can say that not all the advice we find is valid for our dog
Dogs should be socialized when they are puppies since at this stage of their life they do not yet have a defined personality and they do not have fears or memories that make them reject or accept certain situations.
We understand socialization as the process in which the dog relates to its surrounding environment (which can be very diverse). For the process to be completed, you must accept and relate positively:
- city
- countryside
- forest
- cars
- buses
- noise
- kids
- Adults
- seniors
- youths
- toys
- dogs
- cats
- etc
Analyze the particular situation
The socialization of an adult dog is usually more difficult since the adult dog has memories that make him react in a certain way to the memories already acquired. That is why it is essential that we analyze the aspects that we must work with before starting:
- Pets
- People
- Environment
Once we have analyzed the problem in particular, we must ask ourselves why our dog acts the way he does, whether it is aggressiveness or shyness. Probably if our dog is adopted we will never discover the triggering factor.
To deal effectively with the problem we must make a list of all those behaviors that worry us and cause stress in the dog. It is vital to know our pet and detail and observe what he does to solve it effectively
The specialist, the true formula for success
After preparing our list we must go to the ethologist or dog trainer because they are the only people who can solve this situation effectively.
These people have advanced knowledge and real training in the behavior of dogs and it is for this reason that what we can interpret as aggressiveness is perhaps fear or anxiety, it will depend on each case.
In addition to resolving the situation, the canine educator or ethologist will answer all our questions and guide us effectively and individually, something they can't make web pages with random tips. Although it involves an economic cost (there are also low cost specialists) the future benefit will be much greater and of quality.
Some tips to improve the quality of the socialization process
On our site we are aware of the behavior of some dogs and the difficulties that living with this type of problem represents. For this reason we never tire of repeating that it is important to go to the specialist, just as we would if we had a problem.
During this process we must pay attention to some aspects so that the dog notices a real benefit in his day to day and accepts this process properly.
