Site Menus Section Skip to page content
Site Accessibility Features: Skip to page menus
Site Menus Section Skip to page content
Ok, so you’ve picked out the perfect puppy for your family and have brought your new four-legged companion home to settle in. The next step in responsible dog ownership is socializing your puppy so that he or she knows how to behave appropriately with people and other animals. Here are some basic tips to get you started and help put your puppy on the road to social success.
There are inevitably things that your new puppy is going to be exposed to over the course of his or her life that, if not properly trained and prepared, can cause a variety of emotions and negative behaviors such as fear, anxiety and aggression. To avoid this, it’s important that you socialize your puppy to the following:
The key to successful socialization is patience and positive reinforcement. Training sessions should be kept short and sweet, and the experience should always be as fun and as positive as possible. Remember to reward your puppy when he or she does what you want by offering a treat or some extra attention. If you feel you’d like some help, consider enrolling your puppy into training classes to help teach and reinforce good behavior.
Socializing puppies is an important part of responsible dog ownership if you want your pet to enjoy happy, healthy relationships with those around him. By learning what things to focus on when socializing and employing positive reinforcement and patience, your puppy will be well on his or her way to enjoying a balanced, social life.
Your Careteam
Compassionate Advanced Health Care for a Long and Happy Life of ALL Your Pets.
Animal Hospital of Unionville, a veterinary clinic serving Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, and North York since 1966.
Disclaimer: No part of this website constitutes medical advice. Readers are advised to consult with their veterinarian.
Markham veterinarian. Markham vet,
Site Sidebar: Skip to end of sidebar
Recent Posts
4568 Highway 7, Unit 1 Markham ON L3R 1M5 Phone: 905-477-2323
Vaughan – Richmond Hill Veterinary Emergency Clinic (905) 884-1832
Newmarket: 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital (905) 953-1933
Scarborough: Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (416) 247-8387
North York: Toronto Animal Health Partners (416) 380-7400
AFTER HOURS DOCTOR Speak to a RVT or doctor for urgent cases: 647-695-5411Monday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Sunday: Closed
CVO Approved Facility
Book an appointment and get… *This discount of $25 applies to all NEW DOG and CAT patients. ONE per pet only.
© 2025 Animal Hospital of Unionville . Powered by LifeLearn Veterinary Websites