Socializing your puppy:

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The most critical time for socializing your puppy is between 7-14 weeks of age.  

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Your puppy should meet 100 different people by the time he is 12 weeks old.  Since your puppy isn't fully immunized the safest place to introduce your puppy to people, is in your home.  Invite friends over, have them hold the puppy and give him a treat, this will help to create a positive association between your puppy and lots of different people. 

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Socializing your puppy should include more than just people, it should involve healthy, vaccinated dogs, animals, objects, sounds, and locations.

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Contact me for more information on how to safely and gently socialize your puppy with my puppy training services.

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Keeping your puppy safe:

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Until your puppy has completed his 3rd set of shots, protect him/her from diseases by keeping your puppy off any ground surface that other dogs may have eliminated on.  It is best to carry your puppy over grassy areas and especially areas just outside the Vet. Clinic as well as inside the waiting area.

 

As an additional safety measure, keep outdoor shoes outside so diseases cannot be brought into the home.

​My services take place at your home, so they are a safe puppy training option for your vulnerable puppy.

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​Help your puppy get used to being handled:

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​Make it a habit to touch your new puppy's collar area, muzzle, tail, ears, paws and hind end daily so he becomes comfortable being handled. Getting your puppy used to gentle touch will help in many situations including nail trims as well as visits to the Vet. and groomer.

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