Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, emotional and, if we’re honest, a little overwhelming. You want to do everything right. You buy the best food, the cutest toys, and you start thinking about training. But here’s the truth most new dog owners don’t hear early enough: The biggest mistake puppy owners make is not properly socialising their puppy during the critical early window. And that one mistake can lead to fear, anxiety, reactivity, and behavioural issues later in life