In this video, we’ll discuss one of the most important aspects of puppy socialisation – SOUNDS (see a list of important sounds below this video)
Important Sounds List
People & children
- Children screaming / shrieking
- Children running past yelling
- Sudden loud laughter
- Groups of people talking loudly at once
- Clapping
- Shouting (neutral or excited)
Dogs & animals
- Dogs barking (single dog and multiple dogs)
- Dogs playing noisily
Home & territory
- Doorbell
- Vacuum cleaner
Traffic & urban
- Cars passing close by
- Trucks / buses
- Motorbikes
- Sirens (recordings → distance → real life)
- Engines revving
Weather & environment
- Thunder (recordings first, very low volume)
Abrupt / startling sounds
- Doors slamming (house or car)
- Dropping objects
- Construction noise (hammering, drilling)
- Skateboards / scooters clattering past