On May 22, 2025 at 12PM PT/3PM ET, join veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall for “Socializing Puppies,” part of the Maddie’s^® Monthly Behavior Connection series. The puppies are here so let’s try to set them up for success!

What do we mean when we recommend that puppies are “socialized”?  Is there a role for mom in this?  What about the home or environment into which the dog is born?  Are the recommendations the same for puppies adopted young and older pups?  When should puppies be adopted?  What about pups that have some early trauma or neglect? What can we fix and what can we prevent?  This webcast will review each of these issues, identify factors to which we should pay more attention, and discuss when interventions may help and what those could be.

Working in animal well-being can be really tricky when it comes to socialization, because we have to weigh two very real risks: the risk of infectious diseases vs. the risk of behavior concerns down the road due to inadequate socialization.

Register for Maddie’s^® Monthly Behavior Connection and join the group on Maddie’s^® Pet Forum to continue the conversation.