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Old October 17th 07, 11:15 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
BethInAK
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Default Socializing a 2yo dog... need info on techniques


"dogtek" wrote in message
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Getting his attention is nearly impossible, but I will keep at it.
One thing I have noticed is that PATIENCE is the key. I can only
imagine how much it is ME that is actually being trained!

I also need techniques for introducing him to other dogs. He is
aggressive, but one time I muzzled him and then turned him loose with
the neighbor's dog. After about 10 minutes I was able to remove the
muzzle and they did fine together. I was thinking about muzzling him
and then going to a dog park. I don't think he could injure any other
dogs with the muzzle on. I am really trying to find a positive way to
do this...


Some dogs just aren't cut out to be in the dog park, no matter how much they
are socialized with other dogs.

Perhaps a local basic obedience class would help you develop skills and give
you the opportunity to work around the distraction of other dogs?