Emily and Libby sit down with trainers and behavioral consultants Marge and Eileen about a much-anticipated topic: puppy socialization! Marge and Eileen talk about:
- The first 12 weeks of a puppy’s life are the "critical window" for socialization
- What proper socialization is, and is not
- Why exposure alone is not socialization
- Practical ways to help puppies form positive associations with the world around them
- What flooding is and why it’s problematic
- The dilemma of too much vs. too little exposure
- How rescues and shelters can work with adolescent dogs who missed socialization
This is a wonderful conversation for anyone working with puppies on a regular basis or new adopters.
