[Gracie2006]

I took Gracie out from the time she was 8 weeks old. Not only for potty training, but for socialization. I was cautious. I did not let her on grass where other dogs had been. At the park, we stayed to the paved/gravel paths. If approached by a human with a dog, I politely asked if their dog is up to date on vaccines. If yes, I permitted Gracie and the other dog to sniff each other. Gracie is now healthy, happy, and a little social butterfly. I will do the same with my next puppy.