Early Puppy Development & Socialization
Support confident, well-adjusted puppies with guided early development and socialization steps.
Service Description
From the moment their eyes open, puppies are learning how to interact with the world. In this 30-minute mentorship session, Deborah Dahl will guide you through the crucial early weeks of puppy development—ensuring you lay the foundation for emotionally balanced, confident, and adaptable dogs. Whether you're new to raising litters or want to elevate your program’s socialization standards, Deborah helps you understand key milestones, safe exposures, and gentle handling methods that shape future behavior. From ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) to weaning-week confidence builders, this session provides actionable tools to help your pups thrive. With the right approach, socialization becomes more than a task—it becomes a gift you give each puppy before they ever leave your care. What You'll Learn: Week-by-week development milestones from birth to 8 weeks How to safely introduce sights, sounds, textures, and people Early handling techniques and confidence-building exercises Using ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) Preventing fear periods and fostering curiosity Q&A tailored to your breed and litter structure Session Includes: 30-minute one-on-one virtual session with Deborah Dahl Printable “Puppy Milestone & Socialization Checklist” Sample 7-day early exposure routine Personalized follow-up email with next-step enrichment tips Optional Add-On: Custom daily development schedule ($15)
Cancellation Policy
Session Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy At PAWS Ahead™, we value your time and our mentors’ commitment to providing personalized support. To ensure the best experience for everyone, we ask that you review the following session policy: Rescheduling a Session You may reschedule your session at least 24 hours in advance without penalty. To reschedule, use the link provided in your confirmation email or contact us directly at info@PAWSAhead.org. Sessions rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to availability and a $10 rescheduling fee. Cancellations & No-Shows Cancellations made 24 hours or more in advance will receive a full refund or credit toward a future session. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your appointment will not be refunded and may not be eligible for rescheduling. No-shows (missed appointments without notice) are considered non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Exceptional Circumstances We understand that emergencies happen. If you experience an unavoidable issue, please contact us as soon as possible—we’re happy to work with you on a case-by-case basis. By booking a session, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. Thank you for respecting our mentors' time and helping us maintain a fair and supportive scheduling system.
Contact Details
info@pawsahead.org
5442 Ahoskie Drive, Hope Mills, NC, USA