Now this is all hypothetical since I don't have puppy yet, so...
Is there such a thing as too much? I work at a YMCA, so between all the before- and after-school programs, summer day camps, and baby-sitting, I could drown a puppy in socialization with kids all day every day.
Secondly, does socialization include petting and holding? Or just letting the pup soak in the sights and sounds?
Thirdly, if touching and handling is important, is it wise to muzzle the puppy as to save the kids the inevitiable nips and scratches; and save the corrections (for hard nips) for home under more controlled conditions?
Also, we're assuming this is a working GSD to be trained for PP.
As soon as my GSD pup's vaccinations were complete; we began visiting public places to meet and greet people who I "permitted" my pup to meet. I always directed her to sit and then gave permission for the "chosen lucky person" to be introduced all the while she was at a sit by my side. She in return would greet them happily and remain in a sit/stay next to me. After our "brief" conversation; we would then move on to the next "chosen" meeting. If a child came running full blast towards us; I would give the sit command to my pup and instruct the child to slow down and find their parent before approching me. My point being..I only wanted positive experiences for my pup during her crucial development months.
In the senario you describe; it would not be my chosen path.
Thirdly, if touching and handling is important, is it wise to muzzle the puppy as to save the kids the inevitiable nips and scratches; and save the corrections (for hard nips) for home under more controlled condition Nooooooo.
Would you take your child out and let that many people, you don't know, handle it?
Keep interactions with a young puppy (<6 months), to people you know well and not a lot of people at a time. Only with people that won't correct the dog for chewing on them. I get much more leinent after the dog is a little older, but you need to control all interactions.
If you can't be a Good Example,then You'll just have to Serve as a Horrible Warning. Catherine Aird.
Only with people that won't correct the dog for chewing on them.
Does that mean one should just let the mouthiness slide during such enounters? Or give a little correction as one normally would for inappropriate chewiness?
If the pup gets too fiesty with his or her mouth(chewiness, innapropriate rough puppy biting) you correct by grabing the scruff of the kneck and shaking. This is how it's mother would correct the pup.
Not at all. I applaud your willingness to ask questions. Just tell me to shut the f*** up if I sound like I think I know it all. Nothing could be further from the truth. Looking forward to your future questions/ comments. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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