socializing puppies

[arrowbar]

this is one of the more overlooked aspects of getting a pup IMO. We have always used our kids or little siblings to help with this. The constant handling by little kids helps the pups adjust to humans. I say this because I have seen some breeders who spend little to minimum time with the pups and most if not the entire litter becomes skiddish and one person type dogs (the type that person spends a lot of time trying to catch and load) and then the pups that come from litters that are messed with constantly have a much better chance of being social and likeable hounds that are easier to train. Now this is just what I have observed and some may disasgree with me and thats ok. But this is how we do it here.

[tuskbuster]

THE BEST TRAINERS .PERIOD

[mex]

Thats cool bro.Those kids are on the right path.

[T-Bob Parker]

I don't know man, that looks like a pain in the rear, handling all those pups. I could help you out if you need to lighten the feed bill

[jdt]

puppies were made for kids , and kids were made for puppies ! 

[spazhogdog]

puppies were made for kids , and kids were made for puppies ! 

Very True !!!!!  my granddaughter teaches all the pups to lead, sit , jump in the kennel, dig in the sand  and load and whatever else she can get them to do. 

[TimmsHogDogs]

you wanna send some of those brindle pups my way?

[arrowbar]

sorry these ones are all promised out. I did make two more crosses this last month though 

[TimmsHogDogs]

what breed are they and where are you located?

[arrowbar]

ukc plotts and located in NM but the good thing is my wife has an aunt with season tickets to the cowboys so we are going to during football season.

[BIG CHRIS]

aint nothen finer then a cpl kids and a fine litter of plotts!!! looks to me like u got the right idea for worken with pups

[dan]

There is quite a bit written about the training benefits of handling puppies during the early development stages. 
Children have had it figured out since the beginning of time. 
The U.S. Army calls it the biosensor method.

[Reuben]

arrowbar,

I agree 100 percent...

[coach]

There is quite a bit written about the training benefits of handling puppies during the early development stages. 
Children have had it figured out since the beginning of time. 
The U.S. Army calls it the biosensor method.

Have you tried it Dan? I have read up on it. Practice it to some extent but man you have to put some time into it on a daily basis. The theory makes sense. Kinda like the horse whisperer. Lots of daily petting and letting the dog trust you, when you lay them on their back.

[arrowbar]

the kids love them but they handle them kind of rough but they are excited and dont do it mean. The pups come back for more and will follow the kids around. I think this happy but rough handling teaches them a lot of trust. My wife wont let the pups on the carpet though, or at least not when she is around . We play with them in the sand box, the grass, the gravel, tile, the deck, concrete so they get used to different textures.

[Reuben]

In my opinion it does not take a lot of time to socialize pups but it must be quality time and the pups must trust you whole heartedly. When we can correct the the pups without them cowering down we know we are on the right track...

[firemedic]

Arrowbar,....in my opinion you're doing exactly the right thing for your dogs, I've seen it done most every way and I do know for sure that NOT handling them and getting them used to humans will result in a dog that is a pain to handle and can't stand anything out of the ordinary. Good job I say.

[Hog_Hunter_57]

even if i does no good either way ( i am not saying it dosen't) it does wonders for the kids.

[dan]

Coach,
Yes, It takes lots of time.  That's why I limit the number of pups at my house.  My family and friends handle them also.   

[BobbyB]

I was told once to let your wife and kids raise the puppies and then when the time comes, you train 'em. We have always handled our Britts as much as possible.

Now, since we have the 3 girls we are adopting , it's gonna be easier. At 5, 4 and 4, they are all about puppies. And with 2 litters of Brittanys and a litter of YBMCs due over the next 30 days, they should have a big time and be helping without ever knowing it.