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Help with socialisation

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  • 14-11-2011 11:47am
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    Mick0070
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    Could anybody help I have a 10 mth old lab cross and when we are out walking he is fine but when we come across another dog he goes crazy not aggressive but pulling on the lead trying to get over to them, and if he gets close enough he tries to jump on them would the dog park be a good idea for him to get him more used to been around other dogs??


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    marley123
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    Have you tried any Dog Socilisation Classes???

    If not would reckon you should try them first if you , dog Parks are great BUT if your dog isn't socialised with other dogs you could well be taking at risk letting him off leash in an area with lots of other dogs.
    Mick0070 wrote: »
    Could anybody help I have a 10 mth old lab cross and when we are out walking he is fine but when we come across another dog he goes crazy not aggressive but pulling on the lead trying to get over to them, and if he gets close enough he tries to jump on them would the dog park be a good idea for him to get him more used to been around other dogs??


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    DBB
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    OP, dog parks and dog socialization type classes are great for dogs who like to play but may not have much experience, but if your dog molests other dogs as you describe, he certainly should not be let loose in any surroundings just yet! He will distress other dogs (who might then develop their own problems) and he may get into fights.
    I'd suggest first going for some quiet one-to-one work with a behaviourist, and gradually, in a measured way, teaching your dog to be more polite around other dogs.
    Then, when he has more social skills, classes could work really well for him. But do be cautious that you choose a behaviorist and classes where they know what they're at... Too many dog "socialization" classes turn into mayhem when the not-very-good-instructor lets a group of unfamiliar dogs run loose together.


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    liger
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    marley123 wrote: »
    Have you tried any Dog Socilisation Classes???

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    Hi, I've heard of dog training ireland mentioned here alot as a good place to take your puppy but their online calender says they are booked out for rest of the year.

    Is there anyone else around that people would recommend? I see the Dspca have classes. I'm south side dublin but i dont mind where i go once i know the little fella will benefit from it.


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    DBB
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    liger wrote: »
    Is there anyone else around that people would recommend? I see the Dspca have classes. I'm south side dublin but i dont mind where i go once i know the little fella will benefit from it.

    Emmaline of www.citizencanineireland.com does puppy classes on the Long Mile Road.
    Highly recommended!


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