Introducing your dog to new places
Introducing your dog to new places
Although first experiences are often the most important we still need to support our adolescent dogs when they are experiencing new things. We need our dogs to experience new things in a way that they feel comfortable with. This will help them learn that new things and situations are fun to explore!
As adolescents get older, they may become less able to adapt to new things, but they can still learn if you help them. Just take more time when introducing something new. You can look at the body language topic for useful advice on understanding your dog’s body language.
Top Tips
It’s important to help your dog get used to the things that they’ll experience in their everyday life
Remember to watch your dog’s body language and if they’re finding the experience hard, give them time and space
Avoid overwhelming your dog with lots of new experiences on the same day.
