In my pre-puppy euphoria before Molo comes home, and having read 'The Pefect Puppy' from cover to cover several times, I am currently planning Molo's socialisation 'schedule' :shock:
I appreciate that he will clearly let us know whether we are taking it too fast, or not giving him enough 'stimuli', but can anyone tell me whether I am being ambitious thinking that we can begin his exposure to the sights and sounds of IW from the day he comes home?
There is a Carabean Carnival nearby a couple of days after we bring him home; is this too soon? He will have had limited socialisation with the breeder (although he is used to 'domestic', he is currently living in the middle of the country, no traffic, street lights etc).
He will be over 10 weeks old when he comes home to us, and I am acutely aware that this is towards the end of the most valauble socialisation period. It also coincides with the busiest time of year for fetes, fayres, carnivals and general busy-ness here on IW, so we have lots of opportunities, if it is in his best interests. It would be the kind of event that we would like to attend with him (as he will be a member of the family :wink: ) in years to come.
I think that there is a difference between the daily school run, which I intend to take him on straight away as it will become part of his daily routine, and these events which are less frequent, but still valauble learning experiences; the IW is full of them, and we love going as a family
Obviously if we did take him, and he was distressed or overwhelmed, we would bring him away again, but would we do more damage by trying so soon after he comes home? Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated
Many thanks