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.

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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