How to Socialize a Puppy Before Vaccinations

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching How to Socialize a Puppy Before Vaccinations! Which activity are you going to do with your puppy to improve their socialization skills?

[@nathanperry5173]

My Home Depot allows pets. I will be bringing my puppy with me and work on her training.

[@fluffy8352]

How do I teach my dog jump control?

[@louisamae8897]

First I need to get a puppy, then I'll try all your recommendations. Thanks so much!! I love your videos :)

[@devra712]

@How To Train A Dream Dog We have a 9month old pup who is travel sick and HATES the car. How do we deal with this. Travel sick tablets don't work on him

[@TheMatureDiva]

One mistake I made was not socializing my puppy. Great advice.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching! What kind of puppy do you have?

[@moneyshifterr]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Lol no reply

[@PsychoSpit]

@@moneyshifterr cane corso

[@alfredogarcia4102]

I have a 15 month old Lab/Pit mix. I have been walking Solo in different directions around my neighborhood so he can get exposed to different sounds and hearing other dogs barking at him. I have adults or kids just say hi to him to help his social skills. Your video is very friendly and easy to follow. Thank you for your video.

[@jayasreetadanki7458]

This sounds great, I was worried my 4month old Maltese is not getting enough socializing but now I am happy as he is comfortable with all of the stuff you mentioned. Play date is a great idea, I need to check with my neighbors.

[@yuvalagarwal1554]

I can do everything......all I need is a dog😂😂😂😩😩

[@casperthepooingbird8741]

SAME

[@alodia4448]

Me too!

[@pekyyhmar970]

Same here😧

[@MenaBatti]

Guys, I swear it's not that easy, I thought I was gonna nail being a dog mom but it's harder than you think especially since mine is only a baby he doesn't listen as much and he pee's everywhere and potty and pad training is soooo hard. So trust me ik it's amazing to have a puppy but you have to be ready.

[@hovhyhov]

@@MenaBatti what kind of dog do you have?

[@busarafirestone1180]

Thanks!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@jf6962]

I love how you teach leave it. My cat wants me to start teaching that command next.

[@zoesmith4182]

We took our pup to the building supply store nearby, not only did she get a car ride but a visit with two friendly employees and time to explore all the scents of the outdoor supply area. A plus for everyone!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It sounds like this was a successful exposure outing! Kudos! Remember to take things slow and keep it positive.

[@Janehaver]

We do puppy play dates! we have 2 litter mates and their sister lives close to us. We have a barbecue with our friends and they get to play with their sister. So good for all 3 pups, and also adorable to watch.

[@moonkitten3758]

Thank you for the well thought out explanation! I’m so happy to know that my doggie can have play dates with 2 vaccinations. This makes the time of not being allowed to touch other dogs a lot shorter.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@burninggarlicbread7869]

I'm getting my puppy today I'm so excited

[@chickiebaby20]

I’m getting a mini Australian shepherd in a month! I have been watching your videos I feel more at ease about her. I can’t wait thank you again.

[@amaliyajacques-saburi2916]

i’m getting a bordoodle on monday!

[@abi4422]

You are just the best. I love your sense of humor. The way you are around dogs is so inspiring to me, it hits home. They are something special and I really appreciate having you to relate to as I pursue my CCPDT certification. My puppy comes home in a week and a half, too! 🤍

[@robslaney]

I’m going to watch and watch and watch this video. I’m going to trick my 15 year old son and my beautiful “if -we -get -a puppy -it’s- both -of your-responsibility- I -do -my -fair -share -of -everything -in -this- household -I -don’t -want -to -be- left -holding -the -puppy -I’m -just- making -myself -clear -now” wife to sit and watch it too. It’s the best on KZbin . Thank you

[@lynnk6514]

Great Information. We need a trip to home depot I think.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching! We hope your trip goes well! We'd love to see photos in our Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@elizabeththomas9723]

Thanks so much for the vacuum cleaner intro. I am a foster dog parent and struggle with this with every dog. Since we dont know the backgrounds it is hard to get over that one. I have a very young puppy 9 weeks old in foster care now and I will use this tip. Also the socialization trips are a great as well. Thanks for the videos. So glad I found your channel

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thank you for your feedback, Elizabeth! Stay tuned!

[@maurgsden]

I loved most of the things about the video, except for one thing. There is no such thing as reinforcing fear, you simply cannot reinforce an emotion, and there will be more damage done if a dog is not comforted during a stressfull time. Comforting is helping the dog to make a connection that the experience doesn't have to be all that bad, and that nice things happen during the experience. Otherwise, the puppy not only is still seeing the experience badly (cause the are no signs of it being in any way positive), it will be as scared as before or even more, and even a dog may not see their owner as their protector anymore, and won't seek out for guidance of their owner if in need, and won't be able to deal with their future problems and emotions Other than that I'm glad I learned that puppy class in not all about puppies playing, I will definitely be more selective about the instructors

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We thank you kindly for your feedback! We as dog trainers aim to keep up-to-date with the latest canine behavioral science and help to educate others on the matter. Older videos may be outdated and fail to reflect on our current training methods.

[@maurgsden]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog I fully understand 💛 I thought about that since I saw the date of the upload, but just really wanted to make sure. Even your older videos are really enjoyable to watch and easy to follow, I will definitely keep on track with your newer content 💛

[@d_e_a_t_s]

The vacuum cleaner is a really good tip!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thank you for this feedback!

[@elizabethdieterich6900]

I love the vacuum idea!!

[@AnnaSvedberg12]

Planning on getting a puppy in the near future and this will be so helpful! :)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

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[@Sophie_Ji]

Haha you’ll see

[@elhomeelatino]

Thank you! I'm getting a GS puppy in a few weeks and have been binging all your videos. :-)

[@briellejacobs1045]

Now I’m in your shoes! Any tips?

[@kw20924]

Hi there! What would you suggest as the best way to have your pup in the car on the way to these socialization trips? At 8-12 weeks should we be crating them in the car or using a dog seat/harness?

[@hannafaith1160]

From the research that I’ve done, a car/travel crate is the safest option. The second safest is a crash tested car harness. A car/travel crate is much different than a regular wire crate. Professionals say that a wire crate is even more dangerous than just letting your dog sit in the car. Wire can be bent very easily and can injure a dog very badly. I recommend RuffLand crates or a Kurgo car harness.

[@nathanperry5173]

I never realized that socialization could be more than just playing with other puppies.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

So many things to expose your puppy to, right!

[@MiriamPollard2oo1]

Definitely and it can lead to many problems as well by OVER socialising like reactivity, running away and pulling on the lead to get to what they want to get to!

[@riolizsh]

thank you for vid !!

[@shirashore719]

Thank you for the advice, I recently got a puppy and this video really helped!

[@bethendlich8966]

Great advice ! Going to. All my Home Depot see if they allow dogs!

[@johanlindh]

We are just about to pick up our Boston Terrier puppy this coming Sunday and sound exposure and training is something I've feared would be difficult. This seems like really good advice and I will definitely try it out. Thanks!

[@ertfgghhhh]

How did things work out?

[@johanlindh]

@@ertfgghhhh they worked out great for the most part. She’s not afraid of household appliances nor fireworks/gun shots (in movies). She is for some reason afraid of sudden noises. There’s a construction site right next to our apartment complex and that might have something to do with it. Still a work in progress.

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@johanlindh what about dog socialization. Breeders say not to take dog out before 3mo. How? They have to go to the bathroom.. How do they get used to other dogs then?

[@johanlindh]

@@ertfgghhhh that was a bit of an issue for us but we used a pee pad (not recommended on this channel) which worked great. After she had her second shot, we carried her outside. Once the third was done, “free” roam 😊

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@johanlindh what week did u get her 2nd shot

[@janegardner604]

Great video! Our next door neighbors have a dog and we are planning to get our puppy in a few months. Should we ask our neighbor to let her dog meet our puppy since I don’t want the dogs to bark at each other through the fence, in the yards.

[@snowrulz88888888]

My lab used to let me vacuum him, helped with the dog hair.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

I bet he thought he was getting a massage!?

[@wonkeydonkeydonkeychannel8566]

I use recorded noises like fireworks trains etc as you did with vacuum cleaner

[@TheDogBookCompany]

Thank you for the great advice! Your socialization tips for puppies is really helpful.

[@Yapmeister10]

Holding Him, rubbing Him, getting him use to me and my Mom. Hour puppy comes home in 2 weeks. I just want to socialize him with us first !

[@crisgarcia4191]

All my pup did was think the vacuum wanted to play with her😒😒🤣🤣🤣

[@dillydilly19]

Just got a shelter puppy who is 10 weeks old. Im training her to be a service dog but I’m SO afraid I will not do her training right😢 she is very hyper so I good she can calm down

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Our online course is a great foundation for service dog training! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

[@goosetheservicepupper6195]

I have a new puppy that is training to be a service dog. How should I have my puppy like dogs but not get distracted by them in public?

[@zariacaprio1491]

training around lots of other dogs but not interacting is a good idea. good luck with training!

[@Jero87_CM]

Any advice for socialization during quarantine?

[@rachelm7525]

Where I live visitors can still come into the garden, so that would be one option, I guess. Or up to the window if you're self-isolating 🙂

[@GoCloudArchitects]

Great video. Now I need a puppy :-)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Are you thinking a big dog or a small dog?

[@GoCloudArchitects]

How To Train A Dream Dog I would love a golden retriever but they need to walk a lot and an injury precludes me from that. So something small ideally with a golden retriever personality.

[@coral8164]

What if your new pup is having a playdate with a pup that barks alot and 3 years older?

[@iCatMatroskin]

I really like the advice about shopping carts and going to a store in general, but I'm afraid she might want to pee and she won't know how to show me that, and we might end up with an accident inside the store. Do you have any advice for that?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

If you can give the dog a chance to take a potty break before you go, or in an unused corner of the parking lot, that would probably be best. Just take some paper towels and a poo bag with you and even if there's a little mess, it's very easy to clean up in stores.

[@busarafirestone1180]

Any tips for how to socialize puppy with children or neighbors at the park/school/sidewalk etc? Usually results in an overexcited puppy bouncing around on her leash. What do I say to manage the mob of kids that runs over to pet her? Can I provide them and the puppy with some direction so they can meet in a healthy way?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Until the puppy has had some training and practice being calm, it's best not to let kids meet her. This will make her behavior stronger. The way we work on this is to get far enough away that she can be calm and see the kids, while rewarding her for checking in with you. Slowly as you progress in training you get closer and closer, as she remains calm. That's a simplified version but if you check out this video and pay attention to the "Threshold" concept, you'll see what I mean! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5izh5yQfK1mqbs

[@busarafirestone1180]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you!

[@ramirez020]

thank you so much for this video, it was really helpful, I wasn't sure ho I supposed to socialized my pupp without him getting sick, My question is there is no really any problenm if my puppy plays with a dog with all his vaccines?

[@JR-yx7wv]

I have a 4 month old Jack Russell with LOADS of energy. Playing gently like in your video would not begin to calm her down. Any recommendations?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Here is a video with some great information on exercising your pup! Don't forget that mental exercise is just as important as physical exercise! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpbPomWtgqtjidk

[@Kiani-t4j]

Would it be ok to put puppy in a stroller and walk around the neighbourhood to get them familiar with sounds/smells/ people/other dogs before they are fully vaccinated?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

While stollers may sound like a good idea, we don't recommend this technique. If your pup becomes scared of the things they see or here they have no way of getting away from those scary things because they are strapped into a stoller. This means we are forcing them to face their fears. This will create a negative assoication that can last a lifetime. The better way to work on socialization and exposure training is to take it slow and watch your dog for body language that indicates they are ready to move closer or further away from scary stuff. Take a look at this video for more info kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vbhoivrr2qkKM

[@shelbyr8298]

Is that a Welsh you have?!

[@SeitxiS]

Pam!!!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We get that a lot! :)

[@HiramMata]

I have a 12 week old Bull Terrier, any ideas in how to socialize a puppy during quarantine? We are at home alone, avoiding contact with everyone. He was just able to socialize with other humans and kids at 5 weeks old of age. I dont want my dog to become agressive.

[@averygarner68]

She made a video on it!

[@aizalayla2407]

My pups 2 months old and I met her hang out and my cousins house cus they have many dogs and they are all vaccinated. So just make sure they have vaccinations.

[@Archer_Starling]

What about people watching from the parking lot? Since we don't have any pet friendly places near my house (other than a PetCo), I was planning on driving to the local retail plaza, parking my car up front, opening the back of my car, and just sitting with my puppy as people and cars pass by and treating for just watching and not barking/growling/lunging at anyone

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Yep! That's a great idea. Just make sure your dog is curious but not fearful or anxious about the interaction. If he appears stressed, get further away.

[@josephquash495]

Love your videos. We will picking up our 8 week old rottweiler in a couple of weeks. I am very concerned about Parvovirus in this breed. The socialization tips you put forth I believe will be very helpful. Is it still ok to meet family/friends dogs (that have completed their vaccination schedule) before 16 weeks?

[@jessicamoore551]

As long as they’ve had 2 rounds of vaccinations.

[@mattiadizard7431]

My dog was 5 yrs old when i got him hes a male mini poodle

[@deannalemburg10]

A lot of states absolutely ban Any dog from being in shopping carts including therapy dogs must be on floor or carried

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You're right. Always check with the store before entering with your pup!

[@kestaa]

We've been taking our puppy to pet stores but keeping him in our arms. (He's only 7 lbs right now.) Should we stop doing that until he's older?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We don't recommend pet stores (too overwhelming!) nor carrying him during exposure sessions. When you're carrying him you're taking away his ability to get distance from scary things, and you're not able to notice his subtle body language changes that indicate stress. It's best to allow him the agency to explore on his own, in safe areas like parking lots or sports fields. The key to exposure training is that it must be positive to be beneficial.

[@marlaedington6471]

What about a puppy that will never be able to be fully vaccinated because they got meningitis from the first round of vaccinations? How do we ever take him anywhere outside of our home and socialize him? Can’t go on vacation (camping), can’t go to dog park, can’t go to any park, can’t be groomed, can’t be boarded?

[@Cosmicat01]

Here's the simple answer. Just continue on with your life doing what a normal dog would do. Vaccines don't always do the good people say and imo your dog will end up being a more healthy and long lived dog. Hooe this helps

[@ananyaanand74]

Is it okay if we only introduce our puppy to other dogs at 6 months? We are afraid because he hasn't got vaccines yet. We let him meet people but not dogs.

[@michellefratus6335]

My 10 week old puppy seems so comfy with noises and people and places already, but I do need to get him with other appropriate dogs. This is the only video I've found that explained how to socialize with other dogs specifically before all vaccinations are complete. One thing I'm wondering though is, before all vaccines, is it safe to let the puppy on the ground or floors where other dogs and people may have carried parva in on their paws/shoes? My breeder is very adamant about not doing that.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's best to keep them from walking on floors that are highly dog-trafficked. You may want to set up a doggy playdate at a house instead!

[@daisymakubedi1271]

Hay I ' having throbl with my pup

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@latosa18]

My 11 week old Border Collie puppy will meet our neighbors puppies(13/14 wk) and roll over, hunker down pee. Whats that about

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

So sorry we are just seeing this comment now. I apologize that we didn’t see it sooner. We hope all is well with you and your pup.

[@latosa18]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Yes! Not a problem. It worked itself out. However now she resource guards and I cant stop it!

[@MT-yr7pt]

How do you socialize a puppy to rain/ thunderstorm sounds?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

When dealing with fear of a noise, the best course of action is to work on counter conditioning techniques to help your puppy overcome their fear. This means we want to set up controlled training sessions where your pup can remain calm yet receive positive reinforcement when the trigger is present, yet at a distance or at low volumes. One great technique we use is to find a similar sound on KZbin and play it at a low volume while giving out training treats or kibble. When you start the sound, the treats are delivered. When you stop the sound, the treats stopIt will be important to work on this at your puppy’s pace, long before “the show” happens. This is called pre-training and is an important part of preparing our dogs for scary situations. Additionally, this video contains more great information on fear in dogs. Why is My Dog So Afraid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5izh5yQfK1mqbs

[@MT-yr7pt]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog awesome 💯😎 thanks

[@raynebarragan9897]

I have taken my puppy to meet dogs who I know are vaccinated and a new puppy who is her age. But she seems to get aggressive and start annoying the other dogs, she bites my parent's 2 year old bullboxer a lot and it annoys the bull boxer, im afraid she'll snap on my puppy. How can I stop this behavior when she meets new dogs?

[@lmarie3132000]

Hi I'm a loner What must I do

[@LeighFagin-gk3pc]

So, a puppy can go to training classes and by on the floor with other puppies (up to about 5) before they have all their vaccinations?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Most of the puppy classes screen the puppies to have at least the first two vaccinations. We do think there are better ways to build confidence in puppies, however. Puppy classes can be overwhelming for some puppies (and humans!). This video would be good for you next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5m7n4SvrdyJi7s

[@justanindigoplanet]

I'm still confused but I think I get it. I'll just carry her to wherever she needs to be socialized to until she gets her vaccinations :)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You can also do this from the car!

[@justanindigoplanet]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Really?

[@jegerskudaover18]

I'm sorry but I really don't agree with the fact that you can reward a puppy for being afraid. The way I understand it, It's possible to reward (or punish - but don't) behaviors, but not feelings. Other than that, I thought the video was excellent. Lots of really great tips :)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are not rewarding the fear, because you are correct, you cannot reward a feeling. Rather, we are creating a positive association with the people, places and things the puppy is sacred of through the process of desensitization and counter conditioning.

[@jegerskudaover18]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog you just mention in the video that we dont want to reward them for being scared, and I just wandered, because I understood that to be impossible ;)

[@donnahenry5412]

Treating when music making is happening

[@Kara-wm7ng]

can i take my puppy out with only first set of shots

[@Copitox]

If I don't have a car, can I walk my 3 month puppy with second round of shots to a playdate with a 6 months old puppy with all his shots, a two blocks away?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

To be safe, it may be best to carry or get a travel bag.

[@Ederandnl]

Visiting a petting zoo ? Greetings from Holland

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

This may be too stressful for your pup and the other animals. We recommend observing other animals from a distance first before getting up close and personal with them.

[@karinemad12]

How young should my dog be to start socialism

[@69gringo69]

😂

[@DJ-qr1wk]

Should be socialization not socialism lol

[@rickybulldog4267]

From birth

[@eyemallears2647]

Ok I won’t play with the vacuum