{"id":50,"date":"2010-12-27T07:08:53","date_gmt":"2010-12-27T07:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2021-08-02T14:42:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T04:12:42","slug":"puppy-socialisation-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/leemakennels.com\/blog\/puppies\/puppy-socialisation-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy Socialisation Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Socialisation<\/a> is one of the most important roles of a new puppy owner. Puppies\u2019 brains develop considerably from 6 weeks-16 weeks of age.\u00a0 During this time, the puppy learns a lot about their world.\u00a0 It is a unique window of time that will impact the puppy for life. Socialisation is the process by which your puppy is exposed to as many facets of life as possible.<\/p>\n

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Puppies that are well socialised are more secure adults, and more adaptable adults.\u00a0 If nothing else is done, the most important thing a puppy owner can do is expose the puppy to as many things as possible.\u00a0 To be beneficial, these exposures must be positive.<\/p>\n

Puppies should be exposed, in a positive or neutral way, to as many things as possible.\u00a0 Negative experiences that occur during the socialisation window can affect a puppy for life. Some recent research suggests that puppies need to be exposed to things several times over the socialisation period.<\/p>\n

The below list is also available as a PDF: Puppy Socialisation Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n

A special thanks to the folk on the DogzOnline Forums<\/a> for their collaborative efforts in establishing this list.<\/p>\n

Weird things<\/strong>
\nBig plastic objects
\nPlastic bags
\nBalloons
\nUmbrellas
\nMirrors
\nBig balls
\nThrown things
\nShopping trolleys
\nPrams
\nFast movement
\nKids toys
\nWind socks
\nBrooms
\nVaccuum cleaner
\nThe wind
\nThe wind blowing bushes\/trees
\nFlags
\nBalls and frisbees
\nTents
\nFlashlights<\/p>\n

Travelling<\/strong>
\nEscalators
\nLifts
\nThe car
\nPlanes<\/p>\n

Other animals<\/strong>
\nPuppy school
\nBig dog
\nLittle dog
\nShaggy dog
\nSmooth dog
\nGoats
\nCows
\nSheep
\nAlpacas
\nChickens
\nHorses
\nCats
\nBull breed dogs
\nRabbits
\nBirds<\/p>\n

Different Types of People<\/strong>
\nMen
\nWomen
\nBoys
\nGirls
\nShuffling people
\nSlouched people
\nPeople with glasses
\nPeople on crutches
\nPeople with walking sticks
\nPeople with walking frames
\nPeople walking strangely
\nBabies
\nParties
\nPeople on roller blades
\nWheelchairs
\nFat people
\nThin people
\nTall people
\nShort people
\nPeople in dress ups (masks, costumes, big hats, etc)
\nPeople in big coats
\nPeople with beards
\nPeople with sunglasses
\nPeople of all races
\nBald people
\nPeople exercising (running, jogging, star jumps, etc)
\nChildren and babies
\nDancing people
\nBusking people<\/p>\n

Different surfaces<\/strong>
\nBean bags
\nTiles
\nFloorboards
\nBubble wrap
\nDifferent walking surfaces
\nWobbly bridges
\nHeights
\nAgility Equipment
\nGravel<\/p>\n

Water stuff<\/strong>
\nSprinklers
\nHoses
\nBeing wet by the hose
\nWater
\nThe beach
\nThe bath
\nSwimming pools
\nPeople swimming
\nWater feature
\nRain<\/p>\n

Places<\/strong>
\nAirport
\nSkate park
\nBus depot
\nTrain station
\nShopping malls
\nLoud fun places ( e.g. Luna Park, show, fair)
\nFootball game
\nSupermarket
\nSchool
\nCoffee shop
\nBuilding site
\nBunnings
\nWreckers yard
\nThe gym
\nTennis game
\nOffice
\nSpeed way
\nPlace with crowds
\nMain roads<\/p>\n

Moving and making noise<\/strong>
\nLawn mower
\nBikes
\nVaccum cleaner
\nSkate boards
\nScooters
\nBus
\nTrain
\nTractors
\nWhipper snippers
\nRide on lawn mowers
\nBob cats
\nCars
\nTrucks
\nMotorbikes
\nChainsaws
\nFork lift
\nHelicopters
\nAeroplanes
\nSirens
\nHair dryer
\nSuit cases
\nGo Karts
\nWheelie Bins
\nRemote control cars
\nCeiling fans
\n‘Life sized’ pictures of people
\nGlass sliding doors
\nBoats<\/p>\n

Noises<\/strong>
\nFireworks
\nStorms (e.g. thunder and lightning)
\nParties
\nComputer dial up
\nMusical instruments (piano, guitar, saxophone)
\nGunshot
\nCheering
\nSchool bell
\nSound effects CD
\nSaucepans
\nRadio
\nLawn mower
\nLoud noises
\nThe sound of a carbonated drink opening<\/p>\n

Being restrained<\/strong>
\nLeads
\nHarnesses
\nHalti\/head harness
\nMuzzle
\nOpening mouth
\nCutting nails
\nGrooming (as appropriate to the breed)
\nClippers
\nBeing tethered
\nHaving ears cleaned
\nHaving eyes cleared
\nHaving every part of the body handled
\nBeing picked up
\nTeeth cleaning
\nBeing carried on a stretcher
\nBeing bandaged
\nElizabethan collar
\nThe vet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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