How to Help a Puppy Meet Other Dogs Calmly: A Gentle Guide

Our pup, Poppy, used to bark and spin when she saw another dog. Here is how we helped her stay calm.

Start far away

We sat on a park bench far from the dog path and gave treats each time a dog walked by.

Choose calm dogs

Her first meetings were with our neighbor's older, gentle dog.

Keep it short

Three seconds of sniffing, then we called her away for a treat.

Ask the vet first

We checked with our vet about her shots before any dog meetups.

This a helpful guide to early puppy socialization helped us plan it.