Topics include:

- Setting the foundation: Learn what puppies really need in their early weeks and how shelters can meet those needs, even in busy environments
- Development on a dime: Explore creative, low-resource strategies for hitting key developmental benchmarks
- Welfare wins: Discover how small adjustments in care and handling can make a big difference in puppy outcomes

About Caitlin

As a certified trainer, shelter manager, and behavior expert with a wide range of experience. Caitlin brings both science and heart to her work. Register now to get practical, welfare-forward strategies for your youngest (and squirmiest!) shelter residents

Episode Resources:

https://caninewelfare.centers.purdue.edu/behavior/socialization/

https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk491/files/inline-files/Puppy_Socialization.pdf 

https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/socializing-a-puppy.pdf