For puppies, what they experience – or don’t experience – sets the foundation (in addition to their genetics) for the rest of their life when it comes to so much like whether novel sights, sounds, people and things will frighten them, create no reaction, or cause a positive emotional response. Or whether they will be able to rest in a confinement space like a crate. Or whether they will want to pay attention to their family even when there are a lot of distractions. The list can go on.
That being said, early socialization is the greatest gift you can give to your new companion. It should be a very high priority. [Read more…] about Socializing A Puppy During The Coronavirus Pandemic