PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 Your Puppy Needs Socialization But Your Vet Says Keep Him at Home!
It's A Doggy Dog World - Dog Podcast about dogs as pets & caring for your pet dog, - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) - A podcast by Liz Palika
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Socialization is vital for good mental health for your puppy as he grows up. Researchers and behaviorists know that isolated puppies do not grow up to be well adjusted adults - that socialization period between 10 and 16 weeks of age is vital. However, veterinarians routinely recommend that puppies be kept home until they have completed their vaccinations - which puts most puppies at five to six months age - way past that window of socialization. What can puppies owners do?