Bullmastiff Training: Ways to Socialize Your Pet

Socialization is one of the most significant
parts of Bullmastiff training. It's something
that should be carried out as soon as possible,
not to be ignored or postponed at a later time
or until the pup has already grew into
problematic mature dog. Socialization is highly
encouraged because it is during this period that
the pet learns a lot regarding the environment
you brought it into, other animals as well as
humans - important in building relationships
later in life.

Responsible breeders provide their puppies with
socialization they need early in life. Exactly
the same is true with volunteers in shelters.
They socialize and provide training before
searching for new homes for pets that have been
turned over or deserted by their past owners. If
you're getting your new pet from any of these
sources, what you need to do is continue what
they have started.

Start socialization as soon as your new dog
arrives home. Socialization during the first few
days at home ought to involve getting your pet
used to the new environment you brought it into.
If you have resident pets, introduce them to each
other on neutral sites to avoid territorial
issues. Make the introduction as enjoyable as
possible for them to associate the experience
with something positive.

Being a part of the family, your new pet must
also get accustomed to the sights and sounds of
everyday life - vehicles and passersby, the
sound of siren, doorbell and phone ringing,
friends coming to visit and many other scenarios
your new pet may come across with in the future.
During socialization, your pet must also get
used to being handled by humans for hassle-free
bathing, combing and other grooming and care
regimens. Moreover, it would also make vet
appointments stress-free both for you and your
pet.

One thing owners need to remember during
socialization and Bullmastiff training is to
make sure that their dogs remain safe all the
time. A dog that is not reliably trained with
commands like sit, come and stay shouldn't be
allowed off leash especially if the location
isn't secured with a fence. It's also not
advisable to take a young pup out to meet other
dogs if it has not yet completed the vaccines
necessary to fight numerous communicable
diseases like distemper, parvovirus, influenza
and others. Better seek advice from your trusted
vet first prior to doing anything.

Socialization needs to be an enjoyable activity
both for you and your dog because it is during
this time that you get to know more about each
other - a perfect dog-owner bonding.

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Though not a professional dog trainer, Charlotte
Giles has discovered the most effective
Bullmastiff training strategies for being a dog
owner for many years. She shares these methods
at her site http://www.bullmastiffsavvy.com.

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