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Dog and Puppy Socialization
during COVID-19

STOP!

Socializing means much more than playing with other puppies!

• GENTLE HANDLING
• MEETING PEOPLE
• MEETING OTHER ANIMALS
• OBJECTS TO PLAY WITH UNDER SUPERVISION
• OBJECTS TO CHEW UNDER SUPERVISION
• SURFACES TO WALK ON 
• SOUNDS
• EXPERIENCES

While we have to maintain social distancing from each other, there are safe ways to introduce your dog or puppy to other people and animals during this unprecedented time: