Ooh, you have a bouncing bundle of poodle joy!\u00a0 Congratulations!<\/p>\n
Now it\u2019s your job to raise this little poodle puppy as best as you can. And while that job includes everything from good nutrition to lots of exercise to training and more, there\u2019s something else you need to do\u2026 starting immediately. Namely, you need to socialize your little pup.<\/p>\n
With luck, the person who spent the first 8 or so weeks with your poodle puppy started the socialization process.\u00a0 But you need to continue it.\u00a0 And while it\u2019s extremely important than you begin socialization immediately, it\u2019s also a good idea to keep socializing your poodle as he or she gets older.<\/p>\n
Ok, back the truck up \u2013 what the heck is socialization?\u00a0 Are you picturing your poodle puppy all dolled up, nails painted, perfectly coiffed \u2026 attending parties?<\/p>\n
Well, that\u2019s not exactly it.\u00a0 Instead, puppy socialization refers to introducing your new poodle to as many people, places, and things as possible.<\/p>\n
You see, your puppy is going to grow up to be a perfect little family member.\u00a0 She\u2019s going to be 100% comfortable in your home, with your family.\u00a0 But she needs to get exposed to the world. That way, the world won\u2019t scare the bediddles out of her as she grows up.<\/p>\n
And that means you can take your poodle puppy (and your poodle dog) to visit new places without problem.\u00a0 She can meet new people. She can hear strange sounds and sights. And none of this will bother her if you\u2019ve worked on socializing her as a puppy.<\/p>\n
Socialized puppies and dogs are happily invited to other people\u2019s houses. Socialized poodles are welcome at hotels, parks and other public places.\u00a0 Socialized poodle puppies grow to be confident dogs who don\u2019t cower in fear, shy away from new situations, or fear bite.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s pretty clear that socializing your puppy offers both you and your little poodle puppy a lot of benefits.\u00a0 Now hang tight \u2013 next time I\u2019ll tell you HOW to socialize that pup!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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