The first couple of months your new Norwegian Elkhound puppy dog or rescue Norwegian Elkhound dogs spends in your house is the most important time to raise and train them to be friendly pets. Here are the very best ideas to ensure you raise a friendly Norwegian Elkhound.

1. Wait after they’re 8 weeks old to separate them from their mum and siblings.
2. Set up play dates with your other pet owner friends, and trips to your local dog park.
3. Take your Norwegian Elkhound to new surroundings, circumstances, people and animals both in your home and in public.
4. Teach basic commands like ‘Sit’, ‘Stay’, ‘Down’ to avoid any misconceptions or accidents.
5. Find out how to successfully strengthen all excellent behaviour and dissuade any bad behaviour.

If you’re Norwegian Elkhound is far too friendly to unfamiliar people and you want them to become more aggressive or perhaps a watch dog or guard dog instead, follow these easy 3 suggestions.

1. First of all, not every dog can be a watch dog or guard dog, so inspect to see if your Norwegian Elkhound is competent.
2. Appropriately mingle your Norwegian Elkhound as a puppy, so they learn to comprehend circumstances better and know if a stranger is a potential threat or not.
3. Take your Norwegian Elkhound to an expert canine trainer who will help you teach them how to be a far better watch dog or guard dog and be aggressive and protective when they need to be.

What is the Friendliest Dog Breed in the World?

1. Golden Retriever
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Poodle
4. Pug
5. Boxer
6. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
7. Irish Setter
8. Boston Terrier
9. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
10. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Top 10 Least Friendly Dogs

1. Cairn Terrier
2. Irish Wolfhound
3. Afghan Hound
4. Chow Chow
5. Shiba Inu
6. Basenji
7. Borzoi
8. Shar Pei
9. Alaskan Malamute