PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 Your Puppy Needs Socialization But Your Vet Says Keep Him at Home!

It's A Doggy Dog World - Dog Podcast about dogs as pets & caring for your pet dog, - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) - A podcast by Liz Palika

Socialization is vital for good mental health for your puppy as he grows up. Researchers and behaviorists know that isolated puppies do not grow up to be well adjusted adults - that socialization period between 10 and 16 weeks of age is vital. However, veterinarians routinely recommend that puppies be kept home until they have completed their vaccinations - which puts most puppies at five to six months age - way past that window of socialization. What can puppies owners do?