Episode 9: Socialisation – Quality Over Quantity

Has my puppy missed out on socialisation? This week on Resident Wild, Kim and Neri answer a listener question from who is worried her 12-week-old puppy may have fallen behind after spending the past four weeks at home completing his vaccination schedule. The conversation opens up the broader topic of socialisation and challenges some of the common misconceptions surrounding it. What does healthy socialisation actually look like? Is it about meeting as many dogs, people and environments as possible, or is there something more important at play? We also introduce a brand-new segment, Advice Given Online, where we take a closer look at popular dog advice found on social media and the internet. First up: a claim that puppies must meet 60 dogs in 60 days. And in our Debunk a Myth segment, we unpack the belief that dogs know when they've done something wrong. Is your dog really feeling guilty, or are we totally misunderstanding what we're seeing? Join us for an episode all about socialisation, learning, and looking beyond the headlines to better understand our dogs. 🐾 02.30 listener question 22.00 - advice given online 31.27 - community spotlight 32.47 - debunk a myth