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A single person can have a dramatic impact on your puppy’s personality – for better or worse. Insist that nobody (NOBODY) interacts or plays with your puppy until they demonstrate they can get it to come eagerly, sit promptly and lie down calmly.

Untrained visitors, especially children and adult male friends and relatives, are renowned for ruining good puppies in short order. If your visitors won’t listen and wise up, put your puppy in its long term confinement area, or ask the visitors to leave.

...from Joel Walton



Book Recommendations

  • FOR THE LOVE OF A DOG - UNDERSTANDING EMOTION IN YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIEND by Patricia McConnell Trish McConnell's latest book takes a look at canine emotions and body language. Like all her books, this one is written in a way that the average dog owner can follow but brings the latest scientific information that trainers and dog enthusiasts can use.

  • THE DOG WHISPERER - BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE DOG TRAINING DVD by Paul Owens Compassionate, nonviolent beginning and intermediate dog training from the author of the popular Dog Whisperer book.

  • LIVING WITH KIDS AND DOGS...WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND by Colleen Pelar At last! A kids-and-dogs book written by someone who "gets it!" Simple, realistic advice for busy parents to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all

  • VISITING THE DOG PARK - HAVING FUN, STAYING SAFE Cheryl Smith This handy new book gives you detailed information so you can decide if your dog is ready for a dog park outting, whether the design of the park makes for safe play, and teaches you simple things you can do to prepare for a great dog park experience.

  • THE ROSETTA BONE Cheryl Smith   2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Winner, Best Training & Behavior book! Packed with unique insights and gentle training advice, provides average dog owners with the know-how they need to decipher canine meanings, communicate effectively, increase training success, and share a deeper bond.

  • ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION: USING THE MYSTERIES OF AUTISM TO DECODE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
    by Temple Grandin One of the world's most celebrated animal scientists merges a lifetime of study with her extraordinary perceptions as an autistic person in a groundbreaking book that revolutionizes the understanding of how animals think and feel.

  • DON'T SHOOT THE DOG by Karen Pryor Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training".

  • WAY TO GO! HOW TO HOUSETRAIN A DOG OF ANY AGE by Karen London & Patricia McConnell How to housetrain a dog of any age! This clear, concise booklet can help your puppy or adult dog learn a lifetime of good habits.

  • BEFORE YOU GET YOUR PUPPY by Ian Dunbar Lists common, predictable puppy problems, provides a timetable for their development, and suggests a variety of dog-friendly preventative measures and solutions.

  • AFTER YOU GET YOUR PUPPY by Ian Dunbar Now you have your puppy, the clock is ticking and you need to meet three more developmental deadlines before your puppy is five months old.

  • POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING WORKS by Joel Walton How to manage, relate to, and educate your puppy. Emphasizes puppy needs and feelings, and how to show and teach them to be good companions, using gentle, puppy-friendly methods.

  • HOW TO TEACH A NEW DOG OLD TRICKS by Ian Dunbar These off-leash, lure-reward techniques work on puppies and adult dogs alike. Witty, humane, reliable and FUN! Revised.

  • CHILD-PROOFING YOUR DOG by Brian Kilcommons Teach your pet to accept predictable inter-actions before they happen and you can own a dog that is trustworthy and great with kids. Read this before the baby and/or the dog arrive!

  • ON TALKING TERMS WITH DOGS: CALMING SIGNALS by Turid Rugaas Practical understanding of the dog's body language, especially signals used to maintain the social hierarchy and to resolve conflict within the pack.

  • THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH by Patricia McConnell When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.

  • POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING by Pat Miller Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving! Ships the next business day.

  • CULTURE CLASH by Jean Donaldson Get rid of your dogs-are-like-humans thinking and learn to appreciate the TRUE strengths and abilities of your canine companions. Find out what really makes a dog tick, what motivates him and how to get the behavior you are looking for!

  • DOGS ARE FROM NEPTUNE by Jean Donaldson Candid answers to urgent questions about aggression and other aspects of dog behavior! Positive reinforcement methods include clickers, food, praise. From the author of the best seller, Culture Clash (DTB464).

  • POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES: LOVE YOUR DOG, TRAIN YOUR DOG by Pat Miller
    How can bad behavior be easily transformed into good behavior? Why does management work better than force? What is the one toy every dog owner should have? PLUS the latest info on training with treats, vaccination schedules, housetraining and problem prevention.

  • BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY: DEEPENING OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH DOGS by Suzanne Clothier
    Shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dogs we love.

  • CAUTIOUS CANINE by Patricia McConnell
    How to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and counter conditioning. Step by step method can be used for any problem behavior that is motivated by fear - even for people!

  • DOGSPEAK: HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG by Matthew Hoffman, ed.
    Canine language studies for the beginner or the younger owner! Everything you need to communicate effectively with your dog, how to understand his body language and how to respond so he understands you.

  • BODY POSTURE & EMOTIONS: SHIFTING SHAPES, SHIFTING MINDS by Suzanne Clothier
    Understand your dog's body language and you'll train better because you'll communicate better!
  • WHY DOES MY DOG...? by John Fisher
    Organized alphabetically by problem. Looks at what dogs do and why, and how to change behavior without punishment. Fascinating! Ships the next business day.

  • DOMINANCE: FACT OR FICTION? by Barry Eaton
    New revised and expanded edition! Pulls the new research and theories of dominance together, and combined with the author's own ideas on the subject, produces an overview of an alternative view of dominance. Ships the next business day.

  • RAISING A BEHAVIORALLY HEALTHY PUPPY by Suzanne Hetts & Daniel Estep
    Puppyhood only comes around once. What you do during your puppy's first four months of life will have a lasting, and sometimes unchangeable impact on your dog's adult behavior. This book give you the critical knowledge you need to make the most of these formative months.

  • LIVING WITH KIDS AND DOGS...WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND by Colleen Pelar
    At last! A kids-and-dogs book written by someone who "gets it!" Simple, realistic advice for busy parents to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all.

  • DOGS BITE: BUT BALLOONS AND SLIPPERS ARE MORE DANGEROUS by Janis Bradley
    Dogs enhance the lives of millions more people than even the most inflated estimates of dog-bite victims. It's not even close! Gain a new perspective on this issue and learn strategies to minimize the number of bites that do occur.

  • HOW DOGS THINK: WHAT THE WORLD LOOKS LIKE TO THEM AND WHY THEY ACT THE WAY THEY DO by Stanley Coren
    A look at how dogs really think and feel, offers great advice for how their owners can comprehend them better. From the author of "Intelligence of Dogs" and "How to Speak Dog."

  • HELP! I'M BARKING AND I CAN'T BE QUIET by Suzanne Hetts
    Excessive barking affects not only a dog's quality of life but that of its owners and the community, as well. Finally, there is real help for barking dogs and their pet parents.

  • DIALOGUES WITH DOGS by Bruce Fogle
    From well-known veterinarian and leading canine training expert Bruce Fogle! Examines every aspect of dog psychology, with many helpful examples of canine behavior and misbehavior. Price: $13.00

  • HOW TO BEHAVE SO YOUR DOG BEHAVES by Sophia Yin
    If you want a well-behaved dog, you're going to have to modify your own behavior in order to modify his. Dr. Yin's positive approach to correcting and training your dog's behaviors will help you see the world from your dog's perspective and provide the necessary training tools to effect astounding behavioral changes.

  • DOMINANCE THEORY AND DOGS by James O'Heare
    An exploration of the theory of dominance and how it applies to domestic dogs.

  • WHAT DOGS NEED AND HOW THEY THINK by Suzanne Hetts
    71 excellent tips on understanding your dog's behavior! A wonderful hand-out for breeders, vets, shelters.

  • SCAREDY DOG! SEMINAR DVD by Ali Brown
    If you're frustrated by your dog's lunging, barking and growling in certain environments, even though he's generally good natured, this DVD is the one you've been waiting for!

  • EXCEL_ERATED LEARNING by Pamela Reid
    Motivation, stages of learning, operant conditioning, factors that affect learning, negative punishment. In plain English--at last! Select the methods that work best for your dog!

  • COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO DOG CARE & BEHAVIOR by Bruce Fogle
    A comprehensive and practical guide to every aspect of dog care. Extensively illustrated.

  • DOGSPEAK: HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG by Matthew Hoffman, ed.
    Canine language studies for the beginner or the younger owner! Everything you need to communicate effectively with your dog, how to understand his body language and how to respond so he understands you.

  • DOG LANGUAGE by Roger Abrantes
    Why dogs do what they do and how we can express ourselves so our dogs can understand us better. Organized in alphabetical order and cross-referenced.

  • MINE! A GUIDE TO RESOURCE GUARDING IN DOGS by Jean Donaldson
    A practical how-to guide on resource guarding/aggression - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc. - in dogs. From the popular author of Culture Clash, Dogs Are From Neptune.

  • FIGHT! A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE TREATMENT OF DOG-DOG AGGRESSION by Jean Donaldson
    From the award-winning author of Culture Clash and MINE! A practical guide to the treatment of dog-dog aggression, this down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs, or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs.

  • DON'T SHOOT THE DOG CD SET by Karen Pryor
    The "bible" for humane, gentle animal care and a beloved resource on using positive reinforcement effectively for pet owners everywhere. Complete and unabridged, read by the author, with additional comments!

  • LEGACY BAIT POUCH, BLUE by Terry Ryan
    Whether you're training your dog for obedience, agility, or tracking you'll appreciate this nifty training pouch!

  • LEGACY BAIT POUCH, BLACK by Terry Ryan
    Whether you're training your dog for obedience, agility, or tracking you'll appreciate this nifty training pouch!

  • BOW WOW, TAKE 2 VIDEO by Virginia Broitman
    Using food and a clicker for positive reinforcement, you can teach your dog to open and close doors, retrieve a leash, signal to go outside and more! "Bow Wow, Take 2" has more fun and practical tricks taught with clickers! Tricks include turning on/off the TV or lights, carrying and retrieving all sorts of things, putting away toys!

  • TAKE A BOW WOW! FUN AND FUNCTIONAL DOG TRICKS VIDEO by Virginia Broitman & Sherri Lippman
    A collection of fun and functional dog tricks. Some are suitable for assistance dog training, meeting a long-time demand!!

  • HOW TO TEACH YOUR OLD DOG NEW TRICKS by Ted Baer
    Liven up your training sessions! Teach your dog to balance a book on his head, climb a ladder and other fun tricks. Detailed color instructions and photos.

  • YOUR OTTA CONTROL PUPPY by Teoti Anderson
    A fabulous new puppy behavior problem book from leading trainer Teoti Anderson. Find out about all the cutting edge positive training methods you can use to get your puppy under control.

  • FEISTY FIDO: HELP FOR THE LEASH AGGRESSIVE DOG by Patricia McConnell & Karen London
    Get the ability to leash-walk your dog around others, whether it's down the sidewalk or at the vet clinic, knowing that your dog will walk politely by another dog, rather than causing a scene.

  • I'LL BE HOME SOON! by Patricia McConnell
    Help for those whose dog suffers badly from Separation Anxiety, help in preventing it from developing, and tips on how to raise a dog with good "house manners."

  • DOGS HOME ALONE by Roger Abrantes
    A step-by-step program to deal with the "home alone" dog! Use the program to treat an existing problem, or start it the very first day the puppy enters your home, so he will grow up as a strong dog, self-confident, with the ability to deal with unexpected situations.

  • HELP FOR YOUR SHY DOG by Deborah Wood
    How to turn your terrified dog into a terrific pet with understanding, socialization, patience, and training. Case histories of formerly shy dogs illustrate this much-needed book!

  • NEW BETTER BEHAVIOR IN DOGS by Bill Campbell
    Understand the causes of negative behavior. Learn how you may be inadvertently creating problems, and how to solve them. Specific instructions for solving irritating problems!

  • HOW TO BE THE LEADER OF THE PACK by Patricia McConnell
    Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation.

  • FINDING A BALANCE: ISSUES OF POWER IN THE HUMAN/DOG RELATIONSHIP by Suzanne Clothier
    A balance of power is necessary in a comfortable human/dog relationship. Learn how to determine if a proper balance exists, and how to achieve or readjust that balance if necessary.

  • HELP! MY DOG HAS AN ATTITUDE by Gwen Bohnenkamp
    Do you know a dog with an attitude? Gentle methods to solve aggression and fear problems. Utilizes reward training and confidence building.

  • HOUSETRAINING SUPPLEMENT by Ian Dunbar
    Concise pamphlet on how to successfully housetrain your dog by noted vet/trainer Ian Dunbar.

  • SOCIALIZATION by Ian Dunbar
    Discusses, then outlines a series of steps to properly socialize your dog or puppy.

  • FEARFULNESS by Ian Dunbar
    Discusses, then outlines a series of steps to correct or prevent shyness or fear.

  • PREVENTING AGGRESSION by Ian Dunbar
    Discusses, then outlines a series of steps to prevent aggression.

  • HOUSETRAINING by Ian Dunbar
    This pamphlet and Housetraining Supplement (DTB206) provide a concise method of housetraining your dog or puppy

  • FIGHTING by Ian Dunbar
    Discusses, then outlines a series of steps to correct or prevent fighting.

  • CHEWING by Ian Dunbar
    Discusses, then outlines a series of steps to correct or prevent chewing and trashing.

  • BARKING by Ian Dunbar
    Discusses, then outlines a series of steps to correct excessive barking.

  • IRREPRESSIBLE TOY DOG by Darlene Arden
    From neonate to old companion, look at the special problems and joys of owning a Toy dog! Emphasizes the importance of training and socialization; special section discusses each Toy breed.

  • DOGSMART by Myrna Milani
    Explore your orientation toward dogs. Then apply what you've learned about yourself, your dream dog, your environment and your leadership style to training, exercise, nutrition, health care, and lifestyle programs that best suit you and your new friend!

  • WHY WE LOVE THE DOGS WE DO by Stanley Coren
    Learn the secrets to finding a loving match with your new canine companion! Use tests matching human personality types with canine characteristics.

  • YOUR PUREBRED PUPPY, A BUYER'S GUIDE by Michele Welton
    Discover how to select the right breed of dog for you and your family, locate a good breeder, and choose the puppy that suits your family best. Revised edition evaluates 200 breeds, including 20 new ones. Honest, thorough.

  • HEAR HEAR!  A GUIDE TO TRAINING A DEAF PUPPY by Barry Eaton
    New 2005 edition contains two new chapters. Getting attention, teaching basic commands...help and encouragement you'll appreciate if you have taken on a deaf puppy!

  • COMPLETE CARE FOR YOUR AGING DOG by Amy Shojai
    *Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best Health & Care Book of 2003! This is the definitive guide to turning back the clock--and keeping senior dogs vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years.

  • LIVING WITH BLIND DOGS by Caroline Levin
    2nd Edition. A resource book and training guide for the owners of blind and low vision dogs! Valuable information on dealing with vision loss, genetics, how dogs react to blindness, pack issues, training concepts, new skills for blind dogs, special products, more.

  • THERAPY DOGS: TRAINING YOUR DOG TO REACH OTHERS by Kathy Diamond Davis
    Dogs can reach out to the elderly, disabled and children as therapy dogs. Everything you need to train your dog to work in a care-giving facility, plus a complete course outline for teaching therapy dog classes!

  • THERAPY DOGS TODAY - THEIR GIFTS, OUR OBLIGATION by Kris Butler
    2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Nominee! Highlights many of the new and creative ways people include dogs in clinical, educational, and crisis response settings. Offers new perspectives regarding the roles and responsibilities of handlers, trainers, and facility staff; and it re-examines the processes through which visiting dog and handler teams are validated.

  • MC DUFF AND THE BABY by Rosemary Wells
    Ever since McDuff moved into Fred and Lucy's house, he has been happy every day in every way. Then the baby arrives... Life changed, and McDuff's nose was definitely out of joint!

  • TOTALLY FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR DOG by Maxine Rock
    Games and activities for kids and canines, plus basic training tips and fascinating facts about dogs! Variations on old games and new ideas, too.

  • A DOG'S BEST FRIEND ACTIVITY BOOK by Lisa Rosenthal
    Over 60 inventive activities build a long-lasting friendship between kids and their dogs. Includes care tips, pet-care resources, animal organizations and events, amusing trivia for dog lovers, more.

  • SEAMAN'S JOURNAL - ON THE TRAIL WITH LEWIS AND CLARK by Patricia Eubank
    A "first-person" account of the Lewis & Clark Expedition by Seaman, a Newfoundland belonging to Merriweather Lewis. Contains a ribbon bookmark and a recipe for Native American pemmican. Grades K - 3.

  • MEETING MILO by Yvette Van Veen & David Perks
    Milo and Jordan teach children valuable lessons in dog bite prevention through real life scenarios, memory aides and modeling. Ages 3 - 6.

  • MY BUDDY by Audrey Osofsky
    Buddy is the best friend a boy could have. He and his young master are a team, because Buddy is a Golden Retriever service dog, and his master has muscular dystrophy.

  • LOOKING OUT FOR SARAH by Glenna Lang
    As we get to know Perry, a black Labrador guide dog, we learn about the ways a guide dog helps a blind person and their deeply affectionate, symbiotic partnership.

  • BEFORE SANTA WAS SANTA by Gareth Lee & Susan Ellenbee, illustrated by Mary Garbe
    A child's Christmas story featuring Bernese Mt. Dogs, divided into chapters that can be used as a count down to Christmas as the story is read aloud.

  • SIT, TRUMAN! by Dan Harper
    English Mastiff Truman is one big bundle of affection and drool. He shares his house - and his toys - with little Oscar. Full-color illustrations. Ages 3 - 7 or adult fanciers.

  • UNBELIEVABLY GOOD DEALS AND GREAT ADVENTURES THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN'T GET UNLESS YOU'RE A DOG by Darlene Arden
    Owners who want to pamper their pooches without breaking the bank will find up-to-date cost-cutters on a wide variety of products and services!

  • PETS ON THE GO!
    by Dawn & Robert Habgood
    Essential details on over 18,000 pet-friendly B & B's, inns, hotels, and resorts.

  • IT'S THE LAW! PETS, ANIMALS AND THE LAW
    by Judge William J. Wynn
    Combines commonsense, southern pragmatism, and a touch of humor with a survey of the law as it relates to both animals and owners.

  • WHEN YOUR PET OUTLIVES YOU
    by David Congalton & Charlotte Alexander
    An easy-to-use resource guide to help pet owners realize the importance of planning ahead and protecting beloved animal companions in the event they die before their pets.

  • FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE & ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD DVD by Patricia McConnell
    Maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household by using Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite!

  • FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE & ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD by Karen London & Patricia McConnell
    Maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household by using Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite!

  • CLICKER PUPPY DVD by Doggone Crazy!
    Clicker training is a fun all-positive method that works for dogs of all breeds and all ages. This video features children teaching young puppies sit, down, come, fetch, roll over, high five, and more. Endorsed by Karen Pryor

  • RAISING PUPPIES AND KIDS TOGETHER - A GUIDE FOR PARENTS by Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt
    The relationship between puppies and kids can be magical, but it can become troublesome and even downright dangerous if proper behavior is not taught from the start. Here, top trainers show you the best training methods for a polite and well-mannered dog and also show you important rules to teach your child.

  • YOUR BABY AND BOWSER by Stephen Rafe
    Just reprinted, expanded! When a new baby comes into the household, "Bowser" may need to be prepared to make sure dog and baby live harmoniously. Training you can do before baby arrives.

  • DOG FRIENDLY GARDENS, GARDEN FRIENDLY DOGS by Cheryl Smith
    The first book ever written that tells you exactly how to combine your love of dogs with your love of gardening. You'll learn how to design your garden with your dog in mind and how to train your dog with your garden in mind. Easy to follow, full color!

  • DOG IS MY CO-PILOT: GREAT WRITERS ON THE WORLD'S OLDEST FRIENDSHIP by The Editors of The Bark
    2004 Dog Writers Assn. of America Writing Competition Winner, Best General Interest book and #32 on the NY Times paperback, non-fiction Best Seller list! An anthology of essays, short stories, and expert commentaries that explores every aspect of our life with dogs.

  • DOGS OF THE WORLD PLAYING CARDS by Olde English Novelty Company, Ltd
    These 54 cards feature full-color pictures superbly illustrated by John Denaro. The deck depicts most of the popular breeds, and will be treasured by dog lovers and card players of all ages.

Read a Veterinarian's View on Puppy Socialization

Puppy Vaccination and Socialization Should Go Together

TO: My Colleagues in Veterinary Medicine

Common questions I receive from puppy owners, dog trainers and veterinarians concern: 1) what is the most favorable age or period of time when puppies learn best? 2) what are the health implications of my advice that veterinarians and trainers should offer socialization programs for puppies starting at 8 to 9 weeks of age?

Puppies begin learning at birth and their brains appear to be particularly responsive to learning and retaining experiences that are encountered during the first 13 to 16 weeks after birth. This means that breeders, new puppy owners, veterinarians, trainers and behaviorists have a responsibility to assist in providing these learning/socialization experiences with other puppies/dogs, with children/adults and with various environmental situations during this optimal period from birth to 16 weeks.

Many veterinarians are making this early socialization and learning program part of a total wellness plan for breeders and new owners of puppies during the first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life -– the first 7-8 weeks with the breeder and the next 8 weeks with the new owners. This socialization program should enroll puppies from 8 to 12 weeks of age as a key part of any preventive medicine program to improve the bond between pets and their people and keep dogs as valued members of the family for 12 to 18 years.

To take full advantage of this early special learning period, many veterinarians recommend that new owners take their puppies to puppy socialization classes, beginning at 8 to 9 weeks of age. At this age they should have (and can be required to have) received a minimum of their first series of vaccines for protection against infectious diseases. This provides the basis for increasing immunity by further repeated exposure to these antigens either through natural exposure in small doses or artificial exposure with vaccines during the next 8 to 12 weeks. In addition the owner and people offering puppy socialization should take precautions to have the environment and the participating puppies as free of natural exposure as possible by good hygiene and caring by careful instructors and owners.

Experience and epidemiologic data support the relative safety and lack of transmission of disease in these puppy socialization classes over the past 10 years in many parts of the United States. In fact, the risk of a dog dying because of infection with distemper or parvo disease is far less than the much higher risk of a dog dying (euthanasia) because of a behavior problem. Many veterinarians are now offering new puppy owners puppy socialization classes in their hospitals or nearby training facilities in conjunction with trainers and behaviorists because they want socialization and training to be very important parts of a wellness plan for every puppy. We need to recognize that this special sensitive period for learning is the best opportunity we have to influence behavior for dogs and the most important and longest lasting part of a total wellness plan.

Are there risks? Yes. But 10 years of good experience and data, with few exceptions, offers veterinarians the opportunity to generally recommend early socialization and training classes, beginning when puppies are 8 to 9 weeks of age. However, we always follow a veterinarian’s professional judgement, in individual cases or situations, where special circumstances warrant further immunization for a special puppy before starting such classes. During any period of delay for puppy classes, owners should begin a program of socialization with children and adults, outside their family, to take advantage of this special period in a puppy’s life.

If there are further questions, veterinarians may call me at 651-644-7400 for discussion and clarification.

Robert K. Anderson DVM
Diplomate ACVB and ACVPM
Professor and Director Emeritus, Animal Behavior Clinic and
Center to Study Human/Animal Relationships and Environments
University of Minnesota, 1666 Coffman Street, Suite 128, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Phone 612-644-7400 FAX 612-644-4262

 


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