Rocky has made a friend - fox red Labrador Lottie

They both sleep well after they meet up!

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Today's puppy socialisation: highland cows!

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A bin bag waving around in strong wind caught Rocky's attention

We stopped and watched it for a while and he was fine

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Rocky loves to sit and watch

I love this, and encourage it

He does get zoomies too!!

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Rocky had great fun at the puppy session at Pets Corner in Telford

We thought it was great fun when he had a good long snooze afterwards! 💖🐶🤗

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Playing with slightly older, well-matched dogs helps puppies learn communication, boundaries, and confidence—without overwhelm. Thoughtful, supervised play builds social skills that last. 🐾
Quality over quantity always wins.

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**Socialization is vital!** It's safe exposure to 100 *new things* (sounds, surfaces, people), not just dogs. **10-point checklist FREE! Link in Bio.** #PuppySocialization #ExposureTraining #ConfidentPup #PawsAndWisdom

#SocializationChallenge: Mouth Checks 🐶
Practice gentle face handling + quick lip lifts with treats.
The goal = stress-free vet and grooming visits later.
Did your pup pass the test this week?

#puppysocialization #puppysocialskills #puppyconfidence #puppychallenge #puppytraining

✨ Socialization Challenge: The Vacuum Cleaner

Loud. Fast. Weird.
Your puppy needs time to learn vacuums aren’t scary.

📥 Checklist link: buff.ly/4Fkrq5s

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🎩 Socialization Challenge of the Week: Hats!
Hats change how humans look, smell, and move. To a puppy? That’s weird.

Grab the free checklist → buff.ly/N8wfO7d

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🎈 Puppy Socialization Challenge: Balloons!

Let your pup observe one calmly floating, bouncing, maybe squeaking.
🚫 No pops.
🍗 Yes to calm, curious watching.
✅ Safe novelty builds resilient dogs.

📥 Checklist link: buff.ly/N8wfO7d
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Puppy Socialization Challenge: Visit a farmer’s market and let your pup observe from a quiet distance. Reward calm behavior and keep it short. This is how we build confidence without overwhelm. 🎁

Checklist here: buff.ly/TT41Xdt

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Hair dryers, doorbells, vacuums, oh my!
This week’s puppy challenge: sound exposure 💨
Start the hair dryer in another room + feed treats = stress-free grooming later.
🎁 Checklist link: buff.ly/TT41Xdt

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This week’s challenge: help your pup explore 3 new textures under their paws!

🎁 Grab the full Puppy Socialization Checklist (free!) at buff.ly/4Quo0tm

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Graphic titled “Building Duration/Distraction,” explaining how to increase puppy ear-handling time in different environments with light distractions, using icons for clock, calendar, and music.

Photo of a hand gently lifting a brown puppy’s ear paired with safety tips, including following the puppy’s pace and seeking a vet if needed.

🎯 This challenge teaches:
✅ Gentle touch
✅ Real-world prep
✅ Zero force, all confidence

Great for squirmy or nervous pups.
Save it, try it, and share it with a new puppy parent! Their future vet will thank you.

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Veterinary Behaviorists: Essential Help for Your Puppy Discover how veterinary behaviorists help address puppy behavioral issues for a happier, well-adjusted pet in your home.

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Colorful toy action figure set labeled “Ready, Pup, Go! Action Pack” featuring three stylized cartoon dogs: a coral pink pup with a heart and cape, a yellow pup with a clicker pouch, and a green pup mid-leap with a backpack. The packaging includes a checkered flag and bold text: “Train, Play, Win!”

If Ready, Pup, Go! were an action figure:
Clicker belt. Sniffari pack. Cuddle cape.
Every pup’s socialization journey deserves main character energy.

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Our gang of littles at #puppysocialization tonight!

Help your puppy by letting them explore different surfaces as a part of their environmental 'socialization'.✅
#puppytraining #puppylife #puppysocialization #puppies

Puppy Social Play Learn about our free puppy socials! We maintain a clean indoor environment for your puppies to socialize and play!

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Essential Training Tips for Small Dog Breeds Training is an essential aspect of dog ownership, regardless of a dog's size. While many believe that small dog breeds need less training than their larger counterparts, the reality is that small dogs can be just as prone to behavioral issues without proper guidance. As an enthusiastic dog trainer and owner of small breeds, I've witnessed firsthand the misunderstanding surrounding the training needs of smaller dogs.

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Enjoying some videos from a positive reinforcement trainer I like. This one is about puppy socialization, including before vaccines: youtu.be/E4kACXtyP-o?... #puppysocialization #puppy #servicedogintraining #positivereinforcementtrainer #dogtrainer #socialization #dog

Good socialization is teaching your dog how to feel about things they may encounter in the future. Here, Brooks is learning how feel comfortable in tight or encolsed spaces. Can you guess why this is important?
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I went to the park and met about 35 people today! Happy Tongue Out Tuesday! #TongueOutTuesday
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And here is Bruno... One of the boys... such a sweetheart.

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Sage's littermate #Luna.

Look at the LOVE!

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#Sage is growing up. My new heart pup...

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