From the time they are born till they leave we have a radio playing non-stop. After the puppies are about 3wks old we start clapping our hands and making other noises. From the time they are 5wks old till 7wks we start working them on a pheasant wing. Depending on the time of year, we have a pool they can get in and play around in the water. If it during the summer time we take them to the local pool and introduce them to all those noises and not to mention all of the kids. The puppies are well socialized with children as I have nieces and nephews whose ages range from 2 yrs of age to 12 yrs and they are playing with them constantly.