Socialising your puppy

If you’re a new puppy parent, socialising your puppy is crucial. Socialising is not just about getting your pup used to people and other dogs, but also making sure that they have lots of different and positive experiences that will help them grow into happy and confident adults.

The basics

There is what’s called a ‘critical socialisation period’ for puppies, which is when they’re between about 4 and 16 weeks old. This is the period where it’s most important to give your canine friend positive and varied experiences (including different sights, sounds, surfaces, smells and skills) that will help them respond well to these experiences when they’re older.

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