Positive social experiences are one of the greatest gifts you can give your puppy. You are not just preparing them for a walk around the block or a visit with friends. You are shaping how they feel about people for the rest of their life. That trust you build now becomes the steady foundation they rely on in new places, with new faces, for years to come.

Good recall is not something you teach once and then forget. It is a lifelong skill. Even adult dogs benefit from regular practice and refresher sessions, especially in new environments or around higher distractions. The work you put in during puppyhood pays off for years. You will have a dog who comes joyfully and without hesitation because they learned that being near you is always rewarding.