One common mistake dog owners make when socializing their adolescent pup, and what to do instead

Two dogs greeting each other in the long grass.

If you're anything like most pet parents, you may worry that if your puppy isn't well socialized within the first few months of their life, that there's no chance of helping them learn how to behave well when they get a bit older.

But before you resign yourself to a life spent reading up on how to deal with a badly behaved dog, we have good news — socialization doesn't stop when your puppy reaches adolescence.