Use this checklist to properly socialize your puppy from 8 weeks and up!
Adults
- Young Adults
- Middle-aged Adults
- Elderly Adults
- Disabled Adults
- Loud Adults
- Shy Adults
- Adults that Wear Sunglasses
- Adults with Umbrellas
- Adults with Different Ethnic Skin Tone
- Adults in Uniform
- Adults in Coats, Costumes, Capes
- Delivery Drivers
- Joggers/Neighborhood Runners
Children
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preteens
- Teenagers
YouTube Sounds
- Screaming
- Crying
- Crying Babies
- Fireworks
- Gunshots
- Clapping
- Vacuum
- Blow Dryer
- Garage Door
- Busy Street
- Horns Honking
- Children Playing
- Sirens
- Lawn Mowers
- TV
- Thunder
- Doorbell
Animals
- Stable and Healthy Adult Dog, Puppies
- Stable and Healthy Adult Cat, Kittens
- Small Pets
- Livestock/Farm Animals
Places
- Trusted friend's house
- Stores that allow pets
- Public Park - NO DOG PARKS - just sit and observe surroundings
- School or School Parking Lot
- Outdoor trail
- Outdoor restaurant that allows pets
- Vet's Office
- Social Gathering or Cookout
- Groomer
- Puppy Class
- Neighborhood
- Deck/Porch
Handling
- Gently handle ears
- Cover eyes
- Touch paws, pads, toes
- Tug on tail
- Rub/brush coat
- Touch nose
- Touch back
- Open mouth, touch teeth
- Tug on collar