Pam dives into the critical topic of socialization for your dog's development and behavior. She explains the importance of exposing puppies to diverse people, places, and experiences before the age of eight weeks to prevent future behavioral issues. Pam shares strategies for effective socialization, emphasizing positive reinforcement and gradual exposure. She also discusses handling fearful reactions and stresses the significance of varied environments and stimuli. For more tips sign-up for Pam's weekly Dog Training Newsletter that hits weekly with One Quick Win, One Video to Watch, and One Post I Love - all relating to positive reinforcement dog training: https://dogtraining.down4paws.com/weeklyhighfive