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Tips on dog socializing
Greetings all,
I was walking Nikki, my loveable Shih-Tzu, the other day around our apartment complex and we came across a neighbor who has a full size Chihuahua. Nikki is normally pretty mellow, very friendly and wants to visit with everyone (people) but really hasn't been around other dogs very often. At first, she was excited to see another dog and the Chihuahua, who's name is Rosco, is a very friendly fella, full of energy, and loves to run and jump around. Nikki was happy to meet him until he started to prance and jump around. She didn't know what to think about all this and got scared. Whenever I take her out now, she, eagerly, wants to go over by where he lives but gets scared when he's out and starts jumping around her. Naturally, I pick her up and reassure her that she is ok and that I am here to take care of her. It occurred to me that I've never had her socialized around other dogs, really because I've never had a need to. We live in an apartment complex that doesn't actually allow dogs/pets but since I am disabled, I have a medical reason to have one, so I'm allowed but up until now, Nikki has been the only dog around. She is excellent with kids and other adults and my son works/plays with her as much as I do but we've never had the need to be concerned about her around other dogs. I was wondering if anyone has any simple tips for socializing her with other dogs so she can play with her friend Rosco and not be afraid of him? |
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