When do puppies begin socializing with other dogs?

At 3 to 8 weeks.

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  1. At 2 years
  2. At 3 to 8 weeks ✔
  3. At 6 months

Why: Dogs begin socializing with other dogs by 3 to 8 weeks, then shift focus from dogs to humans around 5 to 12 weeks.

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Answer: At 3 to 8 weeks. Dogs begin socializing with other dogs by 3 to 8 weeks, then shift focus from dogs to humans around 5 to 12 weeks.

  1. Dog en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog
    Dogs begin socializing with other dogs by the time they reach the ages of 3 to 8 weeks
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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