How to Socialize Your Puppy During Their First Year
A well-balanced puppy needs safe socialization right from the start. Similar to a child, a significant amount of a dog’s behavior and personality is determined by experiences within their first year. As the Puppy Love Experts, we’ve created a checklist of experiences, people and places you should introduce your puppy to so they can learn and grow. The bolded experiences are available at Dogtopia daycare centers.
People & Animals
- Adults
- Adults Dogs
- Puppies
- Loud Voices
- Different Ethnicities
- Children
- Police
- Beards
- Joggers
- Hats
- Cats
- Small pets
- Birds
Traffic & Places
- Cars/Vans
- Daycare
- Boarding
- Puppy Parties
- Park
- Veterinarians
- Stairs
- Motorcycles
- Bikes
- Skateboards
- Wheelchairs
Education
- Sit
- Stay
- Come
- Crate/House
- Shake/Friends
- Down/Lie Down
- Drop It
- Heel
Health & Wellness
- Exercise
- Grooming
- Teeth Cleaning
- Brushing
- Bath
- Nail Clip
- Lead/Collar
- Looking in Mouth and Ears
Sounds
- Barking
- Music
- Clapping
- Vacuum
- Doorbell
- Hair Dryer
- Fireworks
- Sirens
At Dogtopia, we provide a clean and safe setting for puppies to play, learn and grow in a nurturing and fun environment. Set up your puppy for success by enrolling them in daycare today. Find a Dogtopia near you.
*Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old and fully vaccinated. All puppies 7 months or older must be spayed or neutered. All candidates must pass an evaluation to ensure your puppy’s safety and comfort in open-play environment.
