Socialisation checklist
The checklist below acts as a guide to help you socialise your puppy with as many people and experiences as possible. It is important to ensure that these experiences are pleasant for the puppy, a frightening experience could have the reverse effect!
People Animals
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Adults (men and women) |
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Larger adult dogs |
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Young adults, elderly people |
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Smaller adult dogs |
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Disabled people |
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Puppies |
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Loud, confident people |
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Black/brown dogs |
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Shy, timid people |
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Yellow/white dogs |
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People in uniform |
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Ducks |
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People wearing hats/crash helmets |
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Livestock |
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People with beards |
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Horses |
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People wearing glasses |
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Cats |
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Joggers |
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Delivery people |
Children: Inside the house - noises
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Babies |
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Washing machine/dryer |
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Toddlers |
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Vacuum cleaner |
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Juniors |
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Telephone |
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Teenagers |
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Lawn mower |
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An argument |
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People behaving affectionately |
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Visitors arriving/leaving |
Travel: Environmental experiences:
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In a car |
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A pedestrian area |
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On a bus |
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An unfamiliar house |
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On a train |
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Shops |
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Meet traffic |
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Kennels |
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Meet motorbikes |
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Park |
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Meet HGVs |
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Carol Clark DownD og 2008