The importance of going outside for puppy socialization is undeniable, especially at 8-12 weeks, which is a critical time for puppies to integrate into the world and when they are most receptive to new things. If you take your puppy outside, you can expose him to more dogs, people and things, learn to adapt to the outside environment, and help him grow up quickly. If the owner is taking the puppy out for the first time, what preparation and training do you need to do? Here we talk about it properly. Out of preparation 1. leash Before going out to prepare a good leash to prevent the dog from running around and being touched by the car, especially if you just bought a puppy or disobedient dog, but also to prevent accidental injury, causing unnecessary trouble. 2. Newspaper and plastic bags Bring a few newspapers and plastic bags, easy to handle the dog’s poop. 3. Water and snacks If you walk your dog for a long time, it is best to bring some water and food. 4.Deworming collar In spring, summer and autumn, there are many eggs of ticks, fleas and other parasites in the grass and places where stray dogs and cats stay. After you have prepared the items to go out, it is how to train the dog to go out with the owner. The specific steps are as follows: 1. patiently guide out never been out of the door of the puppy will be afraid to go out because of fear, then the owner should have full patience to constantly encourage it, with reward snacks to attract it slowly out of the house. However, you must not pull and drag, so as not to make the dog resist. Choose a quiet place When puppies go out for the first time, they will be exposed to a lot of new things that make them feel very strange, so they will be nervous and scared. It is best to take them out of the complicated environment or choose a quiet time when there are few people. 3. Keep your puppy with you After going out, do not pull the leash too tightly. Keep your dog at your side and do not let him walk in front of you. If he is naughty and runs in front of you, you have to pull the leash from the side to remind him to return to your side. If the dog completes the request, please give a snack reward in time. 4. Let your dog sniff freely Sniffing is the best means for dogs to know and familiarize themselves with the environment, and it is also a way for dogs to relieve their tension, so owners must give their puppies sufficient time and space to explore their surroundings through sniffing when they go out. 5. Prevent scavenging When going out, if your puppy shows scavenging behavior, you must stop it immediately, but do not use more drastic means such as scaring, because this will make your puppy swallow the scavenged food directly behind the owner’s back. The owner can use instructions plus rewards in the form of letting the puppy know that following the owner’s instructions will result in better food. 6. Control puppy barking If the puppy barks at looking at other dogs while out walking, then be aware that this is not necessarily a sign of malicious behavior, but may also be a sign that the puppy cannot control its emotions very well and “say hello ” in an agitated manner. What the owner has to do at this point is to use snacks or other items to get the dog to turn his attention to himself. 7. Waiting in Place Training Waiting in place training can be done outdoors by first facing the puppy and giving the command “sit”. When he sits down, the owner should praise him and then give the “wait” command. Before giving the command, remember to call the dog’s name and use treats to get their attention. When the puppy hears the call, reward him with a snack. The important thing in training a dog to go outside is to make the dog feel good about going outside, so the owner must not use pulling or scolding to punish the dog during training. This will not only destroy the intimate relationship between the dog and the owner, but will also make the dog fearful of going out, and begin to fear and resist going out. Note 1. Puppies can only go out after completing their immunization Puppies cannot be taken outside until they are weaned and successfully vaccinated, as their weak resistance makes them very susceptible to various viral and parasitic infectious diseases. Only after the puppy has been successfully vaccinated and has passed the vaccine observation period can the puppy be taken outside. Time to take your puppy outside The best time to take your puppy outside is when your puppy is energetic or in a good mood after each feeding, sleeping and playing session. Each outing should last between 15 minutes and half an hour, depending on the size of the dog.
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