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   Step 1: Ask your vet when puppy classes can start (often from 7–8 weeks, with at least one vaccine given a week before).

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   Step 2: Carry them outside or use a carrier: let them see and hear streets, cars, bikes and people without touching the ground.

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   Step 3: Invite different people over, and healthy, vaccinated adult dogs that are good with puppies.

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   Step 4: Skip dog parks and places with lots of unknown dogs until your vet gives the OK.

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   Step 5: One or two new things at a time, with treats, and let your puppy choose to approach.

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   Step 6: If they tuck their tail, hide, freeze, yawn or lick their lips a lot, back off and try something easier another day.