10/23/2026
"Puppies are not born knowing what is safe. Everything is new to them: traffic noise, other dogs, strangers, the sound of a vacuum. How they experience these things early on shapes how confident they will be as adults.
Veterinary behaviorists refer to this stage as the socialization window. It is a relatively short period, and understanding it can help new owners make better decisions about their puppy’s early life. Here is what makes this stage so important, and how puppy day care in Baltimore can support it." https://woofsandwagsbaltimore.com/dog-day-care/the-puppy-socialization-window-why-the-first-few-months-matter-so-much/