Puppy socialization information and links As responsible breeders we all take socialization of our pups very seriously it has been proven that early socialization of mom and pups does make a difference in future temperament development. Choosing a breeder that does not mass produce puppies(large kennels 20+ dogs ect..) -(Breeders that choose to breed several breeds)- (pet store puppies ect... All tend to get little if any socialization in the early stages of life. Below are links that will help you raise your puppy better and understand his emotional development to a better degree! Thanks to Jolynn Seibert of Briarwood German shepherds for compiling these Web sights below. http://www.briardsbriards.com/oa_pup_behav.htm http://www.apbc.org.uk/ARTICLE5.htm These three sites are wonderful on properly raising a puppy from birth, which I know you know is so important. http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com/achiever.html http://www.gooddogz.org/training/socialization.htm The next two sites are important for socialization http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_SociablePups.html http://www.doberman.org/articles/puppy.htm . I love this article because it informs new owners of the different stages a puppy can go through so they are prepared ahead of time. http://www.flyingdogpress.com/ Training sight by one of the greats in obedience! check this sight for any future training of your older dog and puppy!