There are a lot of important responsibilities when you are a pet owner. Among many other things, you need to ensure that your pup is properly nourished and that it receives the right amount of attention throughout the day. One of the most important responsibilities that often gets overlooked is socialization training. Here, we will explain why dog socialization is necessary, as well as how we can help to make sure your dog is trained and prepared to handle social situations.
Socialization is defined by the American Veterinary Medical Association as the “process of preparing a dog to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.” This process can be taught at any age, though it is often most effective when your dog is young.
Dog socialization is incredibly important. It helps to create a safe environment for all animals and people when in a social setting.
While dog socialization training can be done at home, it is often a task best left to the professionals. To teach your pup proper socialization skills, your dog will need to be exposed to new settings with new people and animals. This is hard to do in the comfort of your own home.
At Rocky’s Retreat, we offer College Park dog socialization training courses that are designed to help acclimate dogs to a sociable lifestyle. We work with small groups of dogs to create an intimate learning environment. This way, your pup will not be overstimulated or stressed out.
Our staff supervises these sessions and works closely with each dog to ensure that they can warm up to the new environment and new playmates. This type of social setting is a great place for your dog to learn how to act, and will help them to adjust to new environments quickly in the future.
Here is what one happy pet owner had to say about their pup’s experience at our facility:
“I highly recommend Rocky’s Retreat. The facilities were gorgeous, and you can tell that everyone truly loves animals. April, the owner, was very friendly and always made sure we were kept in the loop and put our minds at ease. Again, you will never find a better place or kinder people to place your loved ones with.”
If you would like to sign your dog up for our rewarding College Park dog socialization training sessions, contact us today!