Age is just a number, you can make your pet socialize and society-friendly whenever you want.

You can teach them new tricks that include socialization anytime with young or an adult pet. This will make your pet human-friendly and also give you a great peace of mind.

Socialization is required to make your pet feel comfortable in the presence of other pets and humans in the best way possible. This gives them experience and make them understand that the world is a better place to live with other friendly species. Pets are hesitant as they feel they will be harmed or teased so it is a very curious method to heal them and socialize with other living beings.

Do you think your pet need socialization?

 Of course yes, it will not only help you but them as well. It will make them happy and gay always. Some of the traits that you should look out for which will give you signals that your pet need socialization immediately –

• Aggressive behaviour towards other people or pets
• Not very happy about walks in parks
• Very reserved behaviour with other people around
• Very anxious when surrounded with few or many people. 

These signs show that your pet needs socializing else it will irritate you further in social gatherings or even at a  basic stroll. 

How to Start the Socializing Process 

Start Slow

Since your pet is already introverted and hate social gatherings – you have to take it slow. Make your pet feel calm and don’t overwhelm him in order to socialize him faster. 

You have to be very patient as they will take time to adjust in the new environment full of people. So be patient and go slow. 

Stay Positive

Treat the pet with small treats at their smallest achievements which will encourage them to take one step further next time. So small encouragements really help the pet motivate them to socialize faster than you realize. 

Go for Walks

Strolls or walks are a great way to start socializing the pets in a way undefined. They get to see and smell new people around and get used to the outside world. 

If you reward them with small treats for their interaction with other people or pets, they get motivated. Introduce Your Pet To humans and other pets 

This is a necessity for the pets to understand that other humans and pets are not harmful. They can be friendly too. If you introduce basic activity like walking in daily life, then they get used to see and meet new people and pets around. 

You can also ask your fellow pet parent to introduce their pets to yours for a pet day out and it can really break the ice and make your pet really social for sometime. Do not forget to reward or treat your pet with some sweets or anything if they don’t become aggressive and remain calm. 

 Let your pet play with children too, it really makes them calm and allows them to play as well. 

Once you feel that the dog is socialized and wish to interact with other pets then maintain it that way and schedule regular walks, pet dates and others to keep at it.