Ep 54: Puppy Socialization Myths Debunked | Expert Techniques for Raising Confident Doodles (Part 2)

Think you’ve missed the socialization window — or that more puppy playdates = better socialization? Not so fast! 🐾

In this follow-up to Episode 53, I continue the conversation with the authors of Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It. Together, we bust the most common myths and share practical, science-based techniques you can use with your Doodle right now.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to build a “bank account” of positive experiences for your Doodle
✔️ Why quality socialization is more important than quantity
✔️ How to avoid common socialization mistakes that lead to fear or anxiety
✔️ Techniques for introducing your puppy or older dog to new situations with confidence
✔️ What to do if you missed the critical socialization window

🎁 Free Gift for Listeners:
Download my Doodle Socialization Checklist to track progress and fill your pup’s “confidence bank” → TheDoodlePro.com/socialization

📘 Want the full system?
My book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, now a #1 Amazon Best Seller, includes my step-by-step Socialization Schedule designed just for Doodles — so you know exactly what to do each week. → DoodleBlueprint.com

📖 Mentioned in this episode:

• Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It by Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson

🎧 Haven’t listened to Part 1 yet? Catch Ep 53 for the first half of this conversation.

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