He’s had some issues with anxiety and shyness very young. With Covid happening we tried our best to work with our trainer and dog walker to introduce him to calm dogs and get him socialized to people. It worked great to the point he’s way more comfortable outside and way...Read More
How to socialize a dog on leash?
When our dogs meet on leash, they are typically forced to approach head-on and are often unable to turn their bodies. Their forced body language, and our own, tell our dogs that we want to fight with one another. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number...Read More
How to socialize a dog at dog park?
To socialize a dog at a dog park, one should consider whether it is unreasonable to expect some rough play at the dog park. Is there some better way for you to socialize your dog? Should you not be taking a not so well trained dog to the dog park?...Read More
How to socialize a husky?
Start socializing your Siberian Husky puppy as early as possible, ideally between 3 and 14 weeks of age, to expose them to a wide range of people, dogs, environments, and experiences.
Encourage positive interactions and provide plenty of opportunities for play and exploration to build their confidence and sociability.
Ensure...Read More
How late is too late to socialize a dog?
We were wondering if it will be a bit too late to socialize him at 13 weeks. We have a cat too that we really want him to get to know as early as possible. We’ve read that the socialization period closes 12 weeks so we are wondering if we...Read More
What happens if you never socialize a dog?
Forcing him to meet someone he’s tentative to approach might actually backfire and reinforce any underlying fear. Similarly, plopping him in the middle of a sandpit when he’s only been on grass might cause undue stress. You can avoid the dangers of under-socialization with a well-constructed plan that addresses all...Read More
Should dogs meet while on leash?
It’s a widespread belief that having dogs interact on leash is the safest way to introduce dogs. However, on-leash greetings are not the best way to socialize your dog. There are many reasons to avoid on-leash greetings between dogs. Leashes Don’t Allow Dogs to Greet One Another Properly When dogs...Read More
How do you socialize an unsocialized dog?
Dogs learn how to interpret the world around them between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks. This is when they learn that other dogs can be friends and new people aren’t dangerous. But not all dogs are lucky enough to grow up in an environment where positive socialization occurred....Read More
Can a child lining up toys and not be autistic?
Children lining up toys is an example of interacting with toys and objects in unexpected ways. If young children are autistic, they might interact with toys and objects in unexpected ways – for example, they might enjoy lining up objects or putting toys into piles. This is one of the...Read More
How to keep toys organized in a living room?
We call this the toy taming imagination station, and we think it’s a magical, doable way to sort toys in the living room. The closed doors keep toys out of sight and add to a clean, calm feel. We started by stripping the inside of an old PAX wardrobe, leaving...Read More
How to manage the toys and play area?
We removed all the duplicates items, items that were broken or no longer age appropriate etc. The trick is to cut back and keep it simple. Step one was to remove all the duplicates items, items that were broken or no longer age appropriate etc. Using labelled storage bins with...Read More
How to tell if someone is high-functioning autistic?
Common signs of autism in adults include finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling, getting very anxious about social situations, finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own. You may seem blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to,...Read More
What is stimming?
Stimming is what is known as self-stimulating behaviour. It is something everyone does to soothe themselves when stressed – some people talk to themselves, sing or bite their nails - but autistic people tend to do it more, partly as they have more to be anxious about. A person’s stim...Read More
How do you hide toys in the living room?
We call this the toy taming imagination station, and we think it’s a magical, doable way to sort toys in the living room. The closed doors keep toys out of sight and add to a clean, calm feel. We started by stripping the inside of an old PAX wardrobe, leaving...Read More
How do you declutter cuddly toys?
To declutter cuddly toys is not directly addressed in the article, however it does discuss decluttering and decision making for other sentimental items, which could be applied to cuddly toys.
If your cuddly toys have fallen into disuse, think carefully through your options.
You really do have to ask loved...Read More