How I Survived Raising a Social Dog
raising a friendly, confident dog is like raising a tiny, furry alien who thinks everything is either a threat or a chew toy. The secret? Socializing early—like, before they even know their own name. Handle them, let them meet your weird uncle, play them the sound of a blender, and yes, teach them to chill alone (so they don’t scream every time you shower).
But here’s the plot twist: even after puppyhood, you can’t just coast. Keep introducing them to new people, dogs, and places, or you’ll end up with a canine hermit. And if your adult dog hates the dog park? That’s normal. Most grown dogs don’t want to be the life of the party. One-on-one playdates > chaos.
If your dog turns into a banshee on walks, don’t panic—just ask for help. No shame in calling the behavior helpline. We’re all just trying to raise dogs who don’t embarrass us in public.
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