Age 

Not allowed 

Likely needs to be carried 

Allowed to walk or be carried 

Before puppy raiser placement:  

*Under 8 weeks  

*Home Socialization 

*Puppy Sitter 

Any socialization in public/outside of the home 

Front or back yard 

Around dogs that are not under quarantine in your home 

To and from the relieving area 

To and from the car 

Up and down stairs 

Meeting new people 

Supervised in and around the house 

Up and down less than 5 stairs in the home 

In the relieving area 

8-12 weeks 

*must have rec’d 8 wk vacs 

All parks, including dog parks, are off limits 

Pet Stores 

Dog Friendly stores like Home Depot, Lowes, TJ Maxx 

Near dogs you are unfamiliar with  

Loud or busy environments 

City environments like NYC 

Up and down stairs 

In loud stores or areas 

Public transportation 

Grocery or department stores 

Heavy or close traffic 

Up and down stairs 

In loud stores or areas 

Public transportation 

Banks (great first walking socialization!) 

Libraries (great first walking socialization!) 

12-16 weeks 

*must have rec’d 12 wk vacs 

All parks, including dog parks, are off limits 

Pet Stores 

Dog Friendly stores like Home Depot, Lowes, TJ Maxx 

Near dogs you are unfamiliar with  

Loud or busy environments 

City environments like NYC 

Depending on the dog’s temperament, the noise, and temperature of the environment the pup should be walking during public socialization.  

Depending on the dog’s temperament, the noise, and temperature of the environment the pup should be walking during public socialization.