How To Socialise Your Puppy With Other Dogs

Doggy day care can offer a range of facilities where your dog can spend the day playing with other dogs under expert supervision.

Bruce’s doggy day care has a specific puppy preschool which is an ideal controlled environment for socialising your puppy.

Taking your puppy on regular daily dog walks near your home can help them meet other local dogs and people.

On dog walks, not only can they make some new friends, you might too! Walking is a great form of exercise where your pup can explore new smells and surroundings. To it also a great way for them to meet new friendly dogs to interact with.

Dog parks are specially designed enclosed areas where dogs and puppies can run, play, and interact off the lead.

A great place for them to build their socialisation skills. These are great spaces that take away the worry of pup running off. Many of these are available to hire privately and include enrichment toys for your dogs including balls and agility courses. DogParksNearMe is a great site that can help find a local one near you.

Taking your puppy for a beach day is a great way to spend the day as a family and socialise with other friendly dogs.

Running and swimming has many benefits for your dog. Digging holes and generally having fun is great enrichment. Some beaches do have restrictions in peak summer periods so make sure you check before you go.

There are more and more pet-friendly cafes and bars popping up that allow dogs to join you for a quiet cuppa.

This relaxed environment is an ideal place to socialise your puppy while you enjoy some downtime.

Local events or meet ups are ideal places to visit with your pup.

These may be dog specific events or could be a festival in the park or a charity walk. A great way for your dog to meet lots of different people and pooches.

If you have friends or neighbours that have well-behaved dogs why not organise a doggy playdate with them

This allows your puppy to socialise in a familiar and comfortable setting which could be easier for them as they build their confidence.

Some dog breeds are more social than others so when looking at where to go to socialise your puppy, have a think about what they might enjoy.

A quiet lie down in a beer garden may be more suitable than a zoomy round a busy park. Keeping an eye on your dog’s body language and behaviour is always important too. If you can see your dog seems uncomfortable or anxious you can act on it to ensure they have a positive socialisation experience.

We think our doggy day care facilities are the ideal space for you to bring your puppy to socialise.

Our dedicated puppy pre school is open to dogs from 12 weeks old, as long as they have had their second vaccinations. Here we introduce them to a variety of enrichment activities suited to their young, inquisitive minds and bodies. With a good mix of play time and down time you can be sure your puppy will be happy spending their day with us.

Bruce’s continues to strive to make your dogs happy on a daily basis. Whether this is through our dog training tips or caring for new pups in our doggy day care facilities. We go above and beyond to help teach your dog those all important social skills.

Find out more about our doggy day care enrolment process and discover what local doggy day care services are available in your area.