Now, how am I supposed to socialize him, when I was not properly socialized as a puppy? I find it rather awkward to solicit strangers to meet my dog. People are usually in a rush to be somewhere else. Also, some people don't like dogs or are afraid of them. And while Loki's stunning good looks does attract a lot of attention, somehow, it's not enough or not effective.
This morning we went to a coffee shop with free Wi-Fi and put up this sign:
I stayed there for about half an hour.
Loki successfully met two men this morning this way. He wasn't shy at all! Yay!
I'm not sure if we should find a higher traffic area. I don't want to overwhelm Loki, but I was hoping to get more than just two people. Still this place is nice, because they offer free Wi-Fi and an enclosed outdoor area, so that there is no glare from your laptop.
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I have no problem socializing my furball with people but I have problem with dogs...haha
That sign is funny.
Vi,
I love the sign! I need some help with Winnie when people come over. She just goes nuts and can't seem to calm down... I wonder if something like that would work with strangers coming over...?
I try to actively socialize my dog, too. Shiba are notoriously shy, so I wanted to make sure it wasn't an issue. I try to find places where people expect to run into a dog.
The pet store is great, we go sometimes just to hang out. Parks and outdoor festivals and markets (that aren't too crowded) are usually good. Boogie seems to get a lot of socializing out of just going to a friend or family member's house, too.
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