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Puppies & socialization.
Our events are designed with puppy safety and wellness in mind.
At FourPaws Wellness, the welfare of the puppies is our top priority. That's why we've gathered all the essential information about puppy socialization, its benefits, and the steps we're taking to ensure the safety of the puppies.
How these events help our puppies thrive.
Our puppy wellness events are great for both attendees and puppies, but the puppies benefit the most! The socialization they get at our events is key to their development, helping them grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs. Our program reduces the chances of anxiety or aggression later in life by teaching them
important social skills and helping them transition smoothly from their mother to their forever homes.
The key benefits for our puppies.
Reduced Fear and Anxiety
Socialization helps prevent fear-related issues by exposing puppies to various environments, people, and other animals in a controlled manner. This helps them become accustomed to different experiences, reducing anxiety and fear responses as they grow older.
Improved Confidence
Interacting with different people, and situations in a safe, supervised setting boosts a puppy's confidence. As they become more comfortable in unfamiliar situations, they learn to approach the world with a calm and positive attitude.
Better Behaviour
Proper socialization teaches puppies essential life skills, like proper communication and appropriate reactions to stimuli. These skills help them grow into well-behaved dogs who are better able to handle various situations without resorting to fear or aggression.
Prevention of Agression
Early socialization can significantly reduce the chances of aggressive behaviour later in life. By learning to interact with different stimuli in a positive way, puppies are less likely to develop aggressive tendencies due to fear or unfamiliarity.
What do our puppies experience?
Texture
Puppies are introduced to new textures, such as sensory toys and the mats set up as part of our event.
Journeys
Many older dogs feel anxious in cars due to a lack of early experience. Our events help create positive travel associations, preventing future issues.
Sounds
Everyday sounds, like traffic and laughter, are important for a puppy's development. We also use soundtracks to introduce these experiences to our litters.
People
Being around different people helps puppies feel comfortable with new faces and situations, reducing fear as they grow.
Touch
Puppies are handled by a variety of people, with attendees encouraged to touch areas commonly handled at the vet helping reduce future anxiety.
Smells
Dogs explore the world through their sense of smell. By exposing them to various scents, we help prevent fear or overreaction to new smells as they grow.
Texture
Puppies are introduced to new textures, such as sensory toys and the mats set up as part of our event.
Journeys
Many older dogs feel anxious in cars due to a lack of early experience. Our events help create positive travel associations, preventing future issues.
Sounds
Everyday sounds, like traffic and laughter, are important for a puppy's development. We also use soundtracks to introduce these experiences to our litters.
People
Being around different people helps puppies feel comfortable with new faces and situations, reducing fear as they grow.
Touch
Puppies are handled by a variety of people, with attendees encouraged to touch areas commonly handled at the vet helping reduce future anxiety.
Smells
Dogs explore the world through their sense of smell. By exposing them to various scents, we help prevent fear or overreaction to new smells as they grow.
Puppy Safety Measures.
Strict Protocols
Our studios have strict sanitization protocols with vet-grade products pioneering industry standards.
Water & Food
Water bowls are regularly refreshed and always available, and puppies are fed according to the schedule set by their breeder or rescue.
Sleep Time
Our events are structured to ensure the puppies get more than 45 minutes of rest between sessions.
Puppy Safety Training
All of our supervisors hold Pet First Aid certifications, and our team is trained in proper puppy care, prioritizing the health and safety of the pups at all times
FAQs
Learn more about the well-being of our puppies and the steps we are taking to ensure their health and safety.
Why is socialization important?
Proper socialization is crucial for puppies overall development and wellbeing and there are many benefits in socialising them from a young age.
Where do puppies come from?
FourPaws Wellness does not own the puppies, nor are we involved in breeding or selling them. The puppies at our events are in the transitional phase between birth and moving to their forever homes. We work with trusted breeder partners who meet strict standards.
What steps are taken to ensure the puppies' welfare?
Our team works closely with our breeder partners to ensure they meet rigorous welfare standards. We partner only with breeders who share our commitment to ethical breeding practices and puppy welfare.
How are the puppies cared for during the events?
We prioritize the puppies' comfort and well-being during the events. They are free to sleep, play, and eat as they would at home. Our event setup includes protective flooring to ensure their safety and maintain the spaces cleanliness.
