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Keep on socializing your puppy up to 16 weeks of age. You should also continue to
socialize your dog after that time, but it is never more important than the time period of
between 8 to 12 weeks.
You have a very brief window in which to get your dog acclimated to the big wide
wonderful world. Don’t let the grass grow under your feet! Get that puppy out! Not just
to the puppy class once per week, either.
I mean really make an effort to introduce your puppy to as many positive situations as
possible. Here’s a list: ¨ Take your puppy to the Vet when he doesn’t need a shot. Just
hang out and feed cookies and have fun! ¨ Take your puppy to pet shops (most of them
allow pets).
You’ll meet a lot of dog-loving people who will be happy to introduce themselves to
your pup.
The puppy can possibly also meet other puppies and animals there. (Don’t take your
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