Why Is There A Need for Socialization During Chow Chow Training

Copyright (c) 2011 Laura Coleman

They might be large for a lap dog but without a
doubt every owner or even those who are not
owners would enjoy cuddling and playing with
this tough and dense-coated Chow Chow. Behind
their strong and somewhat dominant look lies a
temperament most owners seek in a pet dog -
protective of its owners and good with kids.
This breed should never be aggressive or timid
nevertheless owners or possible owners ought to
bear in mind that dogs, whatever the breed is,
don't figure out proper behavior on their own.
They need their owners to provide effective Chow
Chow training and lead them in learning how to
behave in desired ways.

Chow Chows, along with other dominant and strong
breeds for that matter, need more comprehensive
socialization than other less dominant breeds
since socialization helps them get used to
sights and sounds they would possibly run into.
If they are familiar to such things - delivery
man, the phone ringing and siren for example,
they are less likely to exhibit aggressive
behavior that if not gotten rid of early on will
develop into a habit.

Socialization ought to start during puppyhood
but if you adopted a grown or adult dog, you'll
have to socialize it the same way you'd
socialize a puppy. You have to set rules and
employ them firmly to make it clear to your dog
that it's not free to do whatever it pleases.
Through this, you're also sending it the message
that you're the leader of the pack that should be
obeyed and respected. By establishing your role
as the leader of the pack, your sturdy Chow Chow
is less likely to display aggressive, dominant
and unruly behavior. Owners ought to be
confident, firm in handling the dog and
consistent to be deemed by the pet as pack
leader.

One essential step when socializing a puppy is
to allow it to spend some time with the mother
along with other puppies in the litter because
it is during this time that bite inhibition is
learned. Bite inhibition is a reaction wherein a
puppy controls or inhibits the force of its bite
so as not to hurt or cause harm to others. This
period is very necessary to Chow Chow training
considering that this breed is said to be linked
to dog bites.

Socialization should also include introducing
them to everyday scenarios such as passersby, be
it cars or people, delivery man, busy neighbors
and relatives coming to visit. As a result, they
are less likely to feel threatened and attempt to
protect you from these people.

Socialization is very important to every dog and
to Chows Chows, it could keep everyone safe.

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Laura Coleman knows that Chow Chow training can
make this breed happier and calmer. To have that
well-mannered dog you've been dreaming about,
visit http://www.chowchowsavvy.com, her site
packed with information about this breed.

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