Puppy preschools are designed as a way to meet the important need of puppies for exposure and socialisation in a clean, safe, supervised environment.
Exposing your pup to other people, dogs, animals, sounds and places allows them to become familiar and comfortable with the variety of things they will meet later in life. Dogs are most easily socialised between 8 and 14 weeks of age when they will approach new situations with curiosity and interest as it is the time nature intended for pups to start exploring away from the den.
Dogs that are not exposed to these things until after that important ‘time window’ are more likely to be anxious and to display this as fear or aggression when exposed to new experiences. A well socialised dog is one you can take out in public where their behaviour is predictable and you can be confident knowing they are safe around children and other animals. In turn your pooch too will be happy and relaxed and learn to love these outings! For information on puppy preschool in your area contact your local vet.
This message was brought to you by Dr. Alex Hynes, an emergency veterinarian at Animal Emergency Service, and Brand Ambassador for Huskimo. Follow Dr. Alex and Huskimo on Instagram @dralexhynes @huskimoinc.
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