Cocker Specific Discussion > Puppies

pupp meeting older dog.

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Barney:
hi
can i have some advice..

i have a 14 week old puppy who met a 4 year old dog - ... very nervous - he didn't enjoy the experience... at all  :( ... have  i introduced this too early...he really was scared and just wanted to jump into my arms the minute big dog appeared... but i know he has to get used to this.
help?                    

Jane S:
At 14 weeks, puppies can be going through a "fear period" when suddenly things like meeting other dogs can be worrying. The best thing to do would be to book your pup into a puppy socialisation/training class as soon as you possibly can so he can get to meet new dogs in a safe, controlled way. You also should be careful not to reinforce your pup's fear by picking him up or comforting him when he is nervous- this tells him he was right to be frightened. Try to ignore nervous behaviour as much as you can - just jolly your pup along with a cheerful voice, but never reward him for being afraid.                    

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