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Henry contemplates playing with the paper towel tube. By the time a puppy is 7 weeks old, he should have: 1. Been on 7 different surfaces: carpet, concrete, wood, vinyl, grass, dirt, gravel, wood chips, newspaper, etc. 2. Played with 7 different types of objects: big balls, small balls, soft fabric toys, fuzzy toys, squeaky toys, metal items, wooden items, paper, cardboard, milk/soda jugs, etc. 3. Been in 7 different locations: front yard, back yard, basement, kitchen, car, laundry room, bathroom, crate, kennel, etc. 4. Been exposed to 7 challenges: climbed on a box, climbed off a box, go thru tunnel, climbed up steps, climbed downs steps, climbed over obstacles, played hide and seek, go in and out doorway with a step, etc.
Bunnie and Henry have a new challenge - a cardboard box! 5. Eaten from 7 different containers: metal, plastic, cardboard, paper, china, pie plate, frying pan, etc. 6. Eaten in 7 different locations: crate, yard, kitchen, basement, laundry room, bathroom, x-pen, etc. 7. Met and played with 7 new people: including children and the elderly.
Max and Henry think this new surface is great for naps. Although it takes some extra effort to do these exercises, we feel that the more the puppies are exposed to and the more positive experiences they have early on, the greater potential for them to be more confident and well-adjusted as adults. Photos copyright Caroline Steele. |
