Try our canine mall. . . . He s growling at my friends. Socialization is the process of teaching a dog how to cope with and behave well in a human world.
Socialization is important for any pet but it s especially critical for large, guardian breeds.
They re natural watchdogs. They re suspicious of strangers. This a natural, instinctive quality of this breed group. It doesn t have to be taught. They might even become aggressive.