Desensitizing
In addition to socializing, you also want to desensitize your Alaskan Klee Kai puppy to different textures and feelings that could make them feel insecure in the future. This should include introducing them to a variety of surfaces such as grass, concrete, carpet, hardwood flooring, and large toys such as plastic or wood at the dog park.
If you notice that there is something that your puppy is already hesitant about, introduce them to it from a distance, and then motivate them with food. This helps make them feel comfortable about the new things and slowly desensitize them to it. Doing this in these early stages will also help build that lasting confidence your puppy will need to flourish the rest of their lives.
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What Role Does the Breeder Play?
To start, breeders have a major role to play in the building of an Alaskan Klee Kai puppy’s confidence. The environments that these pups are first introduced to, socialized in, and desensitized to in the first few weeks of their lives set them up for success or failure in terms of confidence. This means that breeders need to make sure that they do their part in starting the process of building that confidence. In addition, this is what makes it so important that the soon-to-be-owner also takes the time to choose the right breeder to ensure that the puppy has been provided with this foundation of confidence, as well as does their research to better understand how to continue that confidence building.
Kika’s Klee Kai
At Kika’s Klee Kai, we are dedicated to providing Southern California with confident Alaskan Klee Kai puppies, along with the knowledge and tools needed to raise the confident pup you have always dreamed of owning. Much like young children, it is important that you allow your new puppy to explore and experience as much of the world as possible, but doing so safely. With the techniques discussed above for socialization, desensitization, and obedience training, you will be able to do just that. Contact our experienced team today at [email protected] with any questions you may have!