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Prioritise calm, positive exposure without overwhelming your puppy.
Socialisation is not a race to meet the largest possible number of people and dogs. Help your puppy experience everyday sights, sounds, surfaces, handling and environments at a level they can cope with. Calm observation and recovery can be as valuable as direct interaction.
Use distance and duration to keep new experiences manageable.
Pair novelty with calm positive outcomes and allow your puppy to disengage.
Ask your veterinary professional how to balance safe exposure with vaccination status in your area.