Socializing your puppy is one of the most important steps in raising a confident, happy, and well-adjusted Doodle. 🐾 In this episode, I sit down with Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson, co-authors of Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It, to walk you through puppy socialization step by step.

Whether you’re raising a Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, Bernedoodle, or any other Doodle breed, this episode is packed with practical, science-based advice to help your pup thrive. And remember: socialization isn’t just for puppies—it’s an ongoing process for dogs of all ages.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why early socialization is key to raising a confident and happy Doodle
✔️ How to read and respond to your puppy’s body language in new situations
✔️ Why exposure alone isn’t enough—and how to build positive associations
✔️ Practical tips for introducing your Doodle to kids, other pets, sounds, and environments
✔️ How to make grooming stress-free and enjoyable from day one
✔️ Why socialization principles also apply to adult Doodles

🎁 Free Gift for Listeners:
Download my Puppy Socialization Checklist to track your progress and give your Doodle the best start → TheDoodlePro.com/socialization

📘 Want the full framework?
Inside my book Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™, you’ll find my step-by-step Socialization Schedule, designed just for Doodles. It’s your roadmap for raising a calm, confident, well-adjusted dog. → DoodleBlueprint.com

📖 Mentioned in this episode:

• Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It by Marge Rogers & Eileen Anderson
• Follow me on Instagram for more tips → @TheDoodlePro
  
  

🎧 Don’t Forget: This is Part 1 of our conversation. Tune in to Ep 54 for Part 2, where we debunk common socialization myths and share expert techniques for raising confident Doodles.

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