Early socialization for puppies, during which they learn to play with other puppies, is vital. Our Puppy Play & Train class is the perfect place to start. However, many puppy owners keep their puppies away from training classes until they are fully vaccinated and the early socialization period has passed. See what the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has to say on this topic:
“The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.“