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August 21, 2025 22 mins

Think you need to keep your puppy home until all their shots are done? Think again!

In Ep 73, Puppy Culture founder Jane Messineo Lindquist busts the biggest puppy socialization myth, shares the #1 thing breeders should do before puppies go home, and gives hope for rescue and adult dogs too. This episode could change your puppy’s future.

💡 You’ll Learn:
 ✔️ How to safely socialize your puppy before all vaccines are complete
 ✔️ The #1 thing Jane wishes every breeder would do before sending a puppy home
 ✔️ Why adult and rescue dogs can still make big strides
 ✔️ How socialization impacts your Doodle’s confidence, health & behavior long-term

📘 Special Note: Jane contributed to my bestselling book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint. Inside, you’ll also find my exclusive day-by-day Socialization Schedule to guide you through this critical period. Get your copy at DoodleBlueprint.com.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Do you want help keeping track of all the sights, sounds, textures, places, and people that your doodle needs positive, ongoing, and quality exposures to? Don't try to keep track of it all in your mind by using my free Doodle Puppy Socialization Checklist! Download it for free now at https://thedoodlepro.com/socialization.

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