When it comes to socialization,

it isn’t just other dogs your pup needs to meet.

Socialization is a big, big
word in the land of puppies.
Think of all the different experiences your dog will have
in her adult life -locations, noises, activities.
That’s where to focus your lessons.

DR. SUE’S RULES FOR SOCIALIZING PUPPIES

Visit five new environments a week.

Meet fifty kind and interested strangers each week.

All dog to dog interactions should be with leashed dogs of approximately the same size & age.

Puppies and Children

Good children make good puppies.

Exposure to gentle, engaged and happy-to-meet-a-puppy children helps pups like kids. Exposure to loud, chasing, cornering kids introduce fear in the pup’s world and can create kid-aggressive dogs.

Pick your pup’s company carefully.

Do – Explore and enjoy safe places.

Teach your pup to be at ease away from home.

Start as soon as your vet gives the OK .

Don’t– Overwhelm a young pup with too much all at once.

Familiarize her to the world slowly, at her own pace .