ARE WE SOCIALIZED???

Socialization is a major part of raising your pup. If we think about it, there is more to it then just playing with your furbaby. Socialization and exposures can make the difference between your puppy being scared with every new exposure or even being able to take him/her with you in the car. While your pup is little, introduce him to other people. Let them talk to him, hold him and play with him. After his 3rd set of shots, puppy kindergarten is a great place to go to expose him to other dogs and puppies. In the meantime, take him in the car with you, and carry him around in pet friendly stores such as the pet stores. Allow people to see him, touch him but i would recommend not putting him on the floors until he is immunized fully. When the weather gets better and again he is protected, the mall is a great place to go. Walking outside in the parking lot on a leash where there is sounds and other vehicles, the airport, dog shows etc. If you walk your pup on the sidewalk in your neighborhood, be careful with approaching big dogs. Often a big dog will not tolerate a smaller dog and dont forget, your yorkie is bred to be fearless and you don't want something to happen .......one bite could be devastating. Expose him to new sounds, lawnmowers, snowblowers, clanging pans, construction sounds. The more you do and the more exposures they get, the better they will travel and be socialized. Talk to friends about having a get together with their puppies or dogs in a common place. Be sure all dogs are on a lead to start with and let them sniff and become acquainted. Good luck and if any of you have other ideas let me know. HOlly