{"id":1311,"date":"2018-02-09T13:12:06","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T18:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/bloomfield\/?p=1311"},"modified":"2018-12-20T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T17:09:34","slug":"puppy-daycare-can-help-fearful-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/bloomfield\/puppy-daycare-can-help-fearful-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy Daycare Can Help Your Fearful Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s a critical window early in a puppy’s life that gets them used to new sights and sounds, and makes them confident dogs later in life.\u00a0 But, what if you’ve missed that window (roughly before 3 months old)?\u00a0 Maybe you’re a rescue parent, or maybe you couldn’t socialize your pup until after they were fully vaccinated.\u00a0 Whatever the reason, Dogtopia has the answer:\u00a0 puppy daycare!<\/p>\n

Why Is Your Puppy Fearful or Scared?<\/h2>\n

Dealing with puppy fear can be heartbreaking and difficult.\u00a0 Here’s some info from The Spruce<\/a>:
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Not all puppies are born confident and ready to take on the world; some need to work on transient fear & shyness, and can be helped in a huge way by attending puppy daycare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Anything outside the puppy’s experience is typically perceived as a potential threat, particularly by submissive or shy pets. Strange noises, being left alone, or a stranger’s approach are common triggers of fear. Puppies may react fearfully to unfamiliar animals,\u00a0meeting children<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0introduction to babies.<\/a>\u00a0People in uniforms or wearing hats are common fear inducers.<\/div>\n
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Many young dogs tend toward shyness during adolescence, at about four to five months of age. Careful\u00a0socialization<\/a>\u00a0to potential triggers during this time can be helpful. Most of these fear-related behaviors fade as the dog matures, gains confidence, and becomes used to the triggering situation. Exceptions can develop into problem behaviors, though.<\/p>\n

In particular, some of the northern breeds like Siberian Huskies, as well as larger breed dogs like German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador Retrievers seem more prone to noise phobias like\u00a0fearfulness during thunderstorms or fireworks.<\/a>\u00a0And a dog that is frightened by something specific during the socialization period may thereafter react in a fearful manner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If your pup is young, there’s still hope!\u00a0 Puppies usually finish up their vaccinations at 4 months, and then they’re eligible for puppy daycare<\/a> at Dogtopia!<\/p>\n

How Dogtopia Puppy Daycare Helps Your Puppy Grow Confident<\/h2>\n

Puppy daycare helps your little one grow to be a confident, well-adjusted dog in several ways.\u00a0 One, they’re be exposed to a new (safe) place.\u00a0 Two, they get to meet and play with new dogs, all while being carefully monitored to ensure all play is a positive experience.\u00a0 And three, they’ll get to meet and interact with new people – our loving, skilled staff!\u00a0 If you haven’t read our previous blog, we highly recommend reading about how intelligence can grow at doggy daycare<\/a> due to interacting with the people here.<\/p>\n

Want the best for your puppy?\u00a0 We know you do!\u00a0 Book a tour at our Bloomfield Hills location and we’ll show you how we can help.<\/p>\n

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