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Most reputable breeders take measures to socialize their puppies from birth. The puppies will be handled by them to help them become accustomed to people. Puppies will be gradually introduced to home noises and activities such as children, other pets, and vacuum cleaners in a controlled environment.
The ethical breeder will expose the puppies to a wide variety of experiences as they get older and start to explore the world on their own. By the time he's 8 weeks old, for instance, my pup will have encountered many novel stimuli, including other dogs, cats, game birds, show stacking, new people, and dog cages.
Right answer!
Most reputable breeders take measures to socialize their puppies from birth. The puppies will be handled by them to help them become accustomed to people. Puppies will be gradually introduced to home noises and activities such as children, other pets, and vacuum cleaners in a controlled environment.
The ethical breeder will expose the puppies to a wide variety of experiences as they get older and start to explore the world on their own. By the time he's 8 weeks old, for instance, my pup will have encountered many novel stimuli, including other dogs, cats, game birds, show stacking, new people, and dog cages.