DOG SOCIALIZATION

The best time to socialize your dog is between the age of eight weeks and four months old, is so important for the development. Socialization helps the dog be stress-free and it allows the dog to be around different people and environment. When taking the dog for frequent walks it allows the dog to smell, listen to the different sounds, dogs do need physical activity, and mental activity. It teaches them to behave around other people and animals, but some dogs lose their social skills because they're too isolated. If your dog wasn't socialized as a puppy it doesn't mean he/she should not socialize and play with other pets. Some dogs are shy because they may have been mistreated or just timid. In either case you need to work with your dog according to his/her pace in meeting people and other dogs, that might take time