~~ The Rule of Sevens ~~
By the time a puppy is 7 weeks old it should have......
Been on 7 different surfaces, such as:
- carpet
- concrete
- wood
- vinyl
- grass
- dirt
- gravel
- wood chips
- newspaper
- etc.
Played with 7 different types of objects, such as:
- big balls
- small balls
- soft fabric toys
- fuzzy balls
- squeaky toys
- metal items
- wooden items
- paper/cardboard items
- milk/soda jugs
- etc.
Been in 7 different locations, including:
- front yard
- backyard
- basement
- kitchen
- car
- garage
- laundry room
- bathroom
- crate
- kennel
- etc.
Been exposed to 7 challenges, such as:
- climbed a box
- climbed off a box
- gone through a tunnel
- climbed up steps
- climbed down steps
- climbed over obstacles
- played hide and seek
- gone in and out of a doorway with a step
- etc.
Eaten from 7 different containers:
- metal
- plastic
- cardboard
- paper
- china
- pie plate
- frying pan
-
etc.
Eaten in 7 different locations:
- crate
- yard
- kitchen
- basement
- laundry room
- bedroom
- x-pen
- etc.
Met and played with 7 new people, including:
Author Pat Hastings is an AKC judge
and author of
The Puppy Puzzle.