new puppy needs social skills quick

[ellabum]

Help i have just brought a new cavalier king charles puppy from a licensed breeder/kennels, i pick her up tomorrow, she is 13 weeks old, will be at the vets the following day. i was quite upset when i went to look at the pups, they are in an outhouse with a heat lamp no adult dogs near them and a curtain up at the window(closed) there was shredded newspaper on the floor, clean etc. the pups have been vet checked and 1st injection, flea-ed and wormed x 2. all sounds good but not much human contact.
i think this puppy needs socialisation very quickly and i need to know how to get round the missing few weeks.
i have a 2 1/2 year old cavvie and hoping they will bond. i just couldn't leave her there and if i could bring them all home i would have done.

[nick_j007]

This should help: Puppies...A quick guide

* Between the ages of 8-16 weeks, socialisation should be your main thought at this age. Introduce as much variety as possible. Dogs and people of all ages and sizes shapes etc. Be sure the dog is safe at all times, and that you are able to quickly intervene (allow the dragging of a lead for example) if things get ‘out of hand’. Some keywords for you to consider: Dogs, People, Cars, Buses, Livestock, Pubs, Towns, Traffic, Your local vet…simply drop in for a pleasant hello and leave again!
* Now is the time to introduce simple training. Sit, Down, Come and Stay is a good start and the introduction to the lead and collar, whilst walking with you in the home and garden then outside as you progress. Keep it short, simple and practice.
* Be sure your dog remains on a good brand of food and that you are avoiding the supermarket end of brands…these contain many unnecessary additives that can affect behaviour.
* Set up good early practice with toilet training for a reliable dog into the future. Feel free to call me for further advice.
* Be sure that you dog is showing good manners, and don’t let your pup get away with behaviour you would find unacceptable in the adult dog; start as you mean to carry on.
* The use of a crate for your puppy is invaluable. I can provide high quality crates at less than shop prices…a free guide would be provided also.
* Be sure your dog will allow full body inspections and grooming. Start now with short sessions to prevent future problems.

Nick