Puppy
In preparationThe Socialization Window: 8 to 16 Weeks
Between roughly 8 and 16 weeks, puppies are wired to accept new people, sounds, surfaces, and experiences. What they meet calmly now, they tend to stay calm about for life.
What this guide covers
- Why this window matters more than any training class later
- A gentle exposure list: people, places, sounds, and handling
- Balancing socialization with vaccine timing, safely
- Signs your puppy is overwhelmed and how to slow down
Written with our veterinary advisor
Every guide in myPawPair is reviewed by a veterinarian before it publishes. The full text of this one is in preparation, and the outline above is exactly what it will cover.