How much is too much socializing?
This is quite the debated topic in the Fila world. There are some who think that by socializing your puppy, you are ruining its temperament. There are others who feel that socializing includes forcing a Fila pup to be touched by strangers. In this author s opinion, the truth lies in the middle. A friendly Fila puppy that is willing to be pet by strangers should be encouraged to act according to its nature. It should always be supervised and strangers should not attempt to control it or discipline it. By keeping a friendly puppy at home, away from all people, it will only loose the chance to build its confidence at a young age. It may still be friendly, but instead it is now somewhat nervous or shy too! That is no good. The reverse is true as well. An aggressive puppy should not be locked up for fear that it will try to get everyone in sight. Rather, it needs to begin obedience where it learns to Leave It! . An unfriendly puppy should still be able to stand quietly in public and behave
