Puppy Daycare Can Help Your Fearful Puppy

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, meeting children or introduction to babies. People in uniforms or wearing hats are common fear inducers.

Many young dogs tend toward shyness during adolescence, at about four to five months of age. Careful socialization to 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.

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 fearfulness during thunderstorms or fireworks. And a dog that is frightened by something specific during the socialization period may thereafter react in a fearful manner.

If your pup is young, there’s still hope!  Puppies usually finish up their vaccinations at 4 months, and then they’re eligible for puppy daycare at Dogtopia!

How Dogtopia Puppy Daycare Helps Your Puppy Grow Confident

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

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