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Module 8: Graduation Checklist
What well-socialized looks like at 16 weeks and beyond.
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The marks
Recovers within 30 sec from startle, accepts handling by 3+ strangers, calm around children, neutral to other dogs at 10 ft, walks confidently on 5+ surfaces, tolerates grooming tools.
Lifetime maintenance
Socialization isn't a 16-week project — it's a lifetime habit. Stop the exposures and the dog regresses.
Key takeaways
- ★Recovery > avoidance
- ★Maintain for life
Lesson checklist
Action items to put this module into practice.
- Run the graduation test
- List weak spots
- Plan ongoing weekly exposures