What puppies meet before delivery at week eight shapes them for life. The breeder owns the most important weeks.
As eyes, ears and legs come online, add mild daily variation: different floor surfaces, household sounds, safe objects to explore, and short one-on-one cuddles away from the litter.
Friendly visitors of different ages, car rides, crate naps, being alone briefly, novel rooms and gentle grooming — build a bank of positive first experiences while the fear response is still low.
Keep a simple socialization log per puppy in the app and hand it to buyers with advice on continuing. Matching each puppy's temperament to the right home is the breeder's finest craft.
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