Puppy Firsts: Socialization

Puppy Firsts gives your new puppy one short, positive first each day: a person in a hat, the vacuum in another room, touching paws, a crinkly tarp, a short car ride. Each first tells you what to prepare, how to do it in a few minutes, and exactly when to stop.

The most sensitive socialization weeks are short. Puppy Firsts shows how many are left for your puppy and keeps the pace calm: one first a day, and nothing is ever forced.

How it works:
• A plan of 48 firsts in six categories: people, sounds, handling, surfaces, places and encounters
• Today's first with what to prepare, simple steps, a reward idea and clear stop signals
• Rate how your puppy reacted: Relaxed, Unsure then OK, Worried or Too much
• Worried or too much? The first comes back a few days later and starts with an easier version
• A countdown of the most sensitive weeks, based on your puppy's age
• "Not today" swaps a first that does not fit the day
• A journal of every rating with your notes, and progress in each category
• An optional timer for the suggested minutes
• An optional daily reminder at a time you choose

Your puppy's profile, ratings and notes stay on your iPhone. No account and no subscription.

The first 10 firsts are free, including rating, try again and the journal. The Full Puppy Plan is a one-time purchase that unlocks all 48 firsts through week 7.

Puppy Firsts gives general socialization ideas. It is not veterinary or behavioral advice. Ask your vet about vaccinations and which places and dogs are safe, and talk to a qualified trainer if your puppy is often scared.