Finding pet friendly shops in your area without your puppy is key! Many hardware stores welcome puppies including our local Ace Hardware. I ask before bringing them in and I avoid shops frequented by other dogs like pet stores for a bit. For one thing there is more of a risk for disease, for another I want to avoid having a puppy barked at. I’m lucky to live in a dog friendly town where we have so many locations that welcome puppies. Keep socializing trips short. A 5 minute exposure is a lot for