We socialized Sampson from the time he was 8 weeks old. He went to puppy play group, beginner and intermediate obedience classes and then on to daycare twice a week.
We also socialized him with people and truth be told I can’t figure out if he loves other dogs or people more. When he sees or hears another dog he must get to it. But once he’s greeted the other dog, he hangs out with their person.
Today during our walk I heard a small dog, and it made me nervous, because I’ve seen a woman who walks two small dogs (I think they are Papillons) and she doesn’t pay attention. My dogs wouldn’t intentionally hurt a small dog but as you know they are quite large and very enthusiastic. 🙂 I’m always afraid they’ll squish one during the greeting.
I don’t run with my nose to the ground so I usually see something well before the dogs. Oh I can still miss things, but usually I see or hear it before they do.
Once I heard the small dog bark, I called Sampson over and clipped his leash on. That’s when Sampson heard the small dog’s bark and tried to head in the direction from whence it came.
Are your dogs like this? Do you think there is such a thing as too much socialization?
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