The Importance of Early Puppy Socialization and the Different Stages of Puppy Development It has been generally considered that there are four stages to puppy socialization.  However, according to Bradshaw, in his book “In Defence of Dogs – Why Our Dogs Need Our Understanding” there may be more periods of socialization, that go on for … Continue reading The Importance of Early Puppy Socialization and the Different Stages of Puppy Development