Puppy 101: Important Lessons for Your Dog’™s First Few Months

 Follow these tips to help your puppy develop a positive foundation for socialization and behavior.

Puppies and dogs do not arrive in our lives already understanding our house rules. If you have a new dog in your life, spend time now laying down a foundation that will serve both of you for the rest of the dog’™s life.

Month one

This is the most critical month of your dog’™s life. Immediately schedule a wellness exam with your veterinarian, and get the first or second round (sometimes breeders/shelters have already given the first round) of vaccinations for your 8-week or older puppy…