Checklist for Socialization - Sophia Yin

1 Checklist for SocializationThe goal is that the puppy has positive experiences, not neutral or bad ones. It s important to watch the puppy s response and note what it is and to also give treats to help ensure the exposure is a success. Here s a Checklist that can help you. Download a copy of this puppy Socialization Checklist at can grade the response if you want or just check off each TO THE PERSON, OBJECT, ENVIRONMENT OR HANDLINGN eeds Work1 Overarousal or try to get at: Growl, nip, bark, struggle (for handling), or lunge2 Avoid: Struggle, hide, try to get away, won t approach, or hesitantto approach3 Freeze: Holds still (but not eating), non-exploratory, moving slowlyor acting sleepy when they shouldn t be tiredGoing well4 Calm, relaxed, explores the object or environment, playful,focused on the food5 Calm, relaxed, explores the object or environment, playful,even without foodAdditionally a + can be used to denote better progress and a denotes not as well.

2 2+, 2, 2- three levels of response2 Week Start DateDAY & SCORE (or check mark)CLASS OF SOCIALIZATIONSPECIFIC SOCIALIZATIONMTWThFSSunHandlingChecking the earsExamining mouth and gumsOpening the eyelidsSqueezing the feetHandling and trimmingthe toenailsPinching skinPoking the skin with a capped penTouching and squeezing the nosePoking the nose with a capped penCradling puppy in your arms on its backHolding him in your lapHolding puppy upside downHolding puppy on its back while giving a belly rubHugging your puppyPulling the collar (gotcha)Grabbing puppy by other part of bodyWiping body with a towelPutting on a head halterPutting on a harnessChecklist for SocializationWeek Start DateDAY & SCORE (or check mark)CLASS OF SOCIALIZATIONSPECIFIC SOCIALIZATIONMTWThFSSunUnfamiliar PeopleWomenPeople of many ethnicitiesTall menMen with deep voicesMen with beardsElderlyPeople wearing hats, helmetsPeople wearing Ugg bootsPeople wearing hoodiesPeople wearing backpacksPeople wearing sunglassesPeople with canes, walking sticks or walkersTeenagersChildren standing as well as playingToddlers (walking and squealing)Infants (crawling)People running byIndigent or homeless peopleUnfamiliar DogsDogs who play wellA dog who will reprimand puppies with appropriate force and restraint for getting into his personal spaceWith puppies who play well and do not get overly arousedChecklist for SocializationWeek Start DateDAY & SCORE (or check mark)

3 CLASS OF SOCIALIZATIONSPECIFIC SOCIALIZATIONMTWThFSSunOther animal speciesCatsHorses and livestockAny types of pets youmay haveNew surfacesConcreteSlippery floors such as hardwood, linoleum or marbleMetal surfaces-such as manhole covers, vet hospital scalesWobbly surfaces such as BOSU ball, a board on top of a book or unbalanced thick tree branch, a wobble boardStairsWet grassMudIce, frost, or snow if you will live in such areasScary soundsThunder (CD)Fireworks (CD)Babies and kids (CD)Alarms (CD)Dogs barking (CD)Doorbell wringing (CD)Traffic (like downtown in a city)Jack hammers (CD)Vacuum cleaner (CD)Sirens (CD) Checklist for SocializationWeek Start DateDAY & SCORE (or check mark)CLASS OF SOCIALIZATIONSPECIFIC SOCIALIZATIONMTWThFSSunObjects with wheelsSkateboardsRollerbladesGarbage cans outsideShopping cartsBaby strollersWheel chairsBikesCarsBusesMotorcyclesMan-made objectsPots and pansBlankets or rugs being shakenBroomsBalloonsUmbrellasBags blowing in the windSidewalk signsGarbage cans in the houseGarbage cans outsidePlastic bags blowing the windLarge plastic garbage bagsMetal pans or other metal surfacesMetal-pensChecklist for SocializationWeek Start DateDAY & SCORE (or check mark)CLASS OF SOCIALIZATIONSPECIFIC SOCIALIZATIONMTWThFSSunNew environmentsSuburban neighborhoodResidential city streetsHigh traffic city street (such as downtown)

4 Shopping mall parking lotInside buildingsDog-friendly event such as an agility or obedience trialLocation of several different dog training classes(888) 638-9989 Sophia Yin, DVM, MS | 2011 Checklist for Socializatio