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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Mercury90210 on 2024-04-03 04:22:15.

When I first adopted my GSD puppy she was 8 weeks old and had all her puppy shots. I took her anywhere I could that was dog friendly with me. We would go to outdoor malls, parks, breweries, and trails where I knew people would want to stop and pet her. Having so many different people giving her attention helped get her used to people, and she truly loved everyone she met.

I would take her with me to the dog park where she made some good friends, and I taught her how to associate with other dogs positively and not be afraid or too rough.

Also at a young age I exposed her to having her paws and snout touched for grooming. I got her used to the noise and feel of the nail grinder and would brush her teeth often so she wouldn’t be afraid of it later when at the groomers. Positive reinforcement backed by treats helped this process so much. She expected a treat once her nails and teeth were done.

All of the above molded her into one great pup. She was a dog everyone wanted to be around. Just wanted to share this tip as it really is important for the development of a friendly dog.