Puppy Socialization Window

[brandynq]

Hi,

I adopted my pup when he was 4 1/2 months old so according to what I've read, he's past the socialization window. I'm trying to socialize him but i'm afraid it's too late. Am I just out of luck or is there something I can do to make up for the lost time? Thanks.

[German_ShepherdLover]

Try to play with it, Take it out for walks, Give it some love and it will come around!!

[Saje]

He sounds young enough to still be socialized. Does he not like other dogs? I don't really believe in the 'you can't teach old dogs new tricks' philosophy. Other's should have more helpful advice.

[brandynq]

He likes some dogs. But on more than one occasion he's gone up to another dog, sniffed it, then barked and ran to me and whined. I'm not sure what that's about but he's done it with some big dogs before and it's like he wants to start a fight but then he realizes what he's gotten into and runs away. Is this is because he wasn't socialized much before I adopted him?

[Saje]

Maybe. It could be a lot of things I think. Do you know of any big dogs he can play with and get some confidence from? It might be because he's young still and not that sure of himself with other dogs.

[German_ShepherdLover]

Is This your First Dog?

[brandynq]

Well I know a few people that have big dogs but so far the only dogs he's met are the ones that happen to be on a walk at the same time as us. He's usually fine but every once in a while he'll start growling and barking, no matter how big the other dog is.

[brandynq]

And yes German ShepherdLover this is my first dog.

[German_ShepherdLover]

Is He Fixed?

[brandynq]

Yup, he was neutered on July 12.