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How to Socialize an Adult Dog

Dogs who are past their puppy years may be set in their ways—but that doesn’t mean that training them is a lost cause. Whether you adopt or foster an adult dog, depending on their background, socializing them might be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Signs that your dog is not socialized can be over-excitement around other dogs, aggression or shyness around people, and nervousness during walks.