I'm trying to figure out how to get Jack properly socialized. He turned 11 wks yesterday and hasn't been around any dogs since he still has one more set of shots due. We have dogs that live on both sides of us and the dogs can see each other through the fences. On one side we have some elderly toy poodles who are half-blind and moody. They bark at everything and won't come to the fence for a proper introduction. On the other side of us are 2 brittany spaniels and a chihuaua. These neighbors keep the chihuaua inside mostly since he isn't that friendly. The brittany spaniels are friendly but they bark and come charging at the fence in excitement. Jack takes off running most of the time. With the owners there, we've tried doing introductions through the fence and it is getting better. These dogs would never hurt Jack but I'm afraid of what this is doing to him mentally. I don't want him fearful of other dogs. I read where the most important time in his social development is up to 12 wks of age. We haven't even taken him out and about except to the vet's office and on occassion, to pick up my daughter from school. Do you think it'll be fine if he waits a few more weeks before really getting out and around other dogs? I even considered getting him a friend from the animal shelter but with a toddler and a puppy already, thought it might be too chaotic.