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Socialization - Golden Retrievers of Camelot House - Golden Retrievers North Carolina

Socialization: There is much written about this topic and it is much more than previously believed. Simply exposing pups to as many different places, experiences, people, etc. as possible is not enough. This page is simply to show places we have visited with our dogs to encourage others to look outside the typical areas dogs are taken.

Why do we advocate socialization for dogs and puppies? The reason is simple. The more places one takes a dog or a pup, the better socialized he/she will be. We have also found that it is a way to break down barriers. As a general rule, most people go to a store to shop with rarely a conversation with another person, other than maybe the cashier. When one takes a dog or a pup into a store, numerous conversations ensue. Basically, taking a dog to public places is not only good for the dog where people automatically are drawn to the dog, it is good for people as well. Socialization opens the doors to communication and is good for all involved.

We have taken our dogs and puppies to numerous businesses and locations in Statesville and surrounding cities. Every city and state has different rules regarding dogs in places of business; therefore, we always ask before taking a dog into any store for the first time.

TJ Maxx

Staples

Lowes

Home Depot

Vineyard Vines

Nursing Homes

Pet Smart

Petco

Universities

Michaels

Columbia Sportswear

Community Colleges