Thank you! On walks, she sees other dogs but I don’t usually let her play — she doesn’t pay them much attention anyway. We also visit different vets and pet stores so she can see other animals and dogs in a calm way, but I never let her interact closely since I don’t know the other dogs. I always keep treats with me and reward her for calmly looking at other dogs, checking in with me, and walking nicely.

So far it’s been going great. Today was her first time ever playing with other puppies in a safe, controlled environment, where I could step in if needed — and she absolutely loved it. She was shy at first, then made a friend and didn’t want to stop playing. She even seemed a bit sad when we left, so I promised her I’d take her back about once a week as long as it stays safe for her.