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During the Primary Socialization period (check Your Puppy’s Development), a puppy begins to learn the species-specific behavior that make him a dog. This is an extremely important time when a puppy learns how to relate to other dogs.

It is very dangerous to have a well socialized dog with poor-to-no bite inhibition. Example: A sweet dog gets his tail accidentally stomped on. He reacts by biting down to the bone of the person standing closest. This is a dog who ends up at the pound.
Well curated puppy play dates or small group play sessions during socialization classes are great places for puppies to hone their dog social skills.
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