the balance between socialization with other dogs and with humans can perhaps be best met by having the puppy stay with its littermates and mother in a home where there is also human contact up until about 7 to 8 weeks. choose a breed and parents (both male and female) that have the type of behavior that you would like the puppy to have. although there is a great deal of variability between breeds and individuals, dogs should be socialized …

it’s your golden retriever’s world and we’re just living in it—but that doesn’t mean your buddy gets a free pass on being prim and proper. just taking your dog out to a public place and walking around will help him grow more comfortable with the world and people around him. keep your buddy on a short leash and get your exercise on—there’s a lot to see and plenty to smell. expose your dog to a wide variety of people, from …

no matter the reason your dog is unsocialized or under socialized, you can still do quite a lot to help them feel more comfortable and confident. you may envision a dog that trainers refer to as “unicorn dogs.” these dogs are highly sociable, happy to interact with other dogs and all different kinds of people. you may not wind up with a social butterfly, but if your dog can be happy and functional, that’s a win! it will help you …

newborn puppies will spend their first few weeks in the box or pen in which they were born, so it’s important to choose wisely when preparing for their arrival. around the end of the second week or the beginning of the third week, the puppies will open their eyes and become more active. although the puppies will snuggle up with their mom and each other for warmth, it’s best to use a heat lamp during their first month of life. …

in simple terms, “socialisation” refers to the learning process that a puppy must undergo to learn key life skills which ensure that they are happy and confident in their environment, and can communicate effectively within their social group. like human children, puppies are not born with the social skills that they require to live with their family, be that a canine family or a human one. it is so important that this is done thoroughly and correctly when your puppy …