16/01/2018
Puppy K week 2:
Pics 1-4: Madden, Axel, Diesel & Winston are mastering going through tunnel. Tunnel builds confidence, and it imprints learning “Here” in the future. It is also loads of fun, and they feel very accomplished when they finally go all the way through the tunnel.
Pics 5-8: Axel, Diesel, Madden & Winston being conditioned to nail trimming. Through Fear Free Certification at Companion Animal Care Center, we learned that nail trimming can be one of the most overwhelming and stressful experiences for a dog. Conditioning puppies at a young age to associate nail trimming with yummy treats to create a positive experience is important.
Pics 9 & 10: All of the puppies socializing. It is hard to get a good socialization picture because they are all mingling so fast, but I did my best. Socialization is one of the most important things for puppies to learn. From the ages of 8-23 weeks is when puppies form their opinions that they carry into adulthood. If socialized properly with dogs and people, most puppies become dogs who are dog and people friendly. (There are always exceptions to this rule.)