EARLY SOCIALIZATION VS. VACCINATIONS My vet said not to take my puppy anywhere until he: a. has all of his vaccinations b. is six months old These days, dogs are at greater risk of euthanasia for behavior problems than of communicable diseases. One of the leading causes of behavior problems is lack of proper early socialization. Poorly socialized puppies turn into dogs who are afraid of everything new. Some dogs end up shy, others react with aggressive displays towards new people and dogs. Unfortunately, some veterinarians are still behind the times regarding the risks of early socialization vs. the risk of disease.doing everything you can to protect your dog from developing behavioral problems. Like vaccines, nothing is 100%. Some dogs will develop behavioral problems despite the best attempts of socializing but the odds of developing a behavioral problem increase dramatically, if socialization is not done or is done incorrectly. Take away: Vaccinate your dog against behavior problems by responsibly socializing your puppy but don’t stop your efforts simply because your puppy has outgrown puppyhood. Dr. Emily Levine DVM DACVB
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:16:00 +0000
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