Puppy socialisation and manners really matter. In Episode 4 of Leaps and Hounds Series 3, Charlotte Hawkins teams up with Dogs Trust to share practical advice on building good behaviours from the very beginning.

• Understanding what positive socialisation looks like beyond simply meeting other dogs
• Creating calm, controlled introductions to people, children, new sounds and different environments
• Preventing jumping up by teaching positive alternative behaviours
• Encouraging calm, respectful interactions with family members
• Learning to recognise early body language signals to prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed

Whether you are a new puppy owner or looking to build better habits early on, these practical tips will help you guide your puppy towards calmer, more polite behaviour.