This is not an earth shaking problem and probably one I'm lucky to have but sometimes I wonder. I have a 6 month old Australian Shepard(got her at 8 weeks)that I have been socializing with people. I live in a rural area with only a few nearby neighbors so I take her half an hour by car two or three times a week to interact with people. Outside the local YMCA has proved to be the best site with people of all ages, sexes, colors, types, sizes--you name it. She is beside herself with excitement when someone walks by and has no hesitation in approaching anyone(today, a bearded young man in shorts covered in tattoos). She's a beautiful dog and get lots of attention which she loves, tummy rubs being her favorite. I keep a foot on her leash to keep her from jumping up. At 6 months I wonder if I need to continue this or focus more attention on other aspects of her development, like loose leash walking, which she is terrible at.
Thank you for any thoughts.
Thank you for any thoughts.
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