22/06/2026
๐พ Confidence Week in Sunderland ๐พ
This week our puppies took on lots of new and novel experiences to help build confidence, optimism, and resilience.
๐พ Agility equipment โ building body awareness, coordination, and confidence in their movements. We may even have a few agility stars in the making! โญ
๐พ Ball pit โ helping puppies navigate unusual and moving surfaces in a fun, low-pressure way.
๐ Confidence path โ exploring different objects, textures, and obstacles to encourage curiosity and confidence when faced with something new.
๐ Snuffle mats & puzzle games โ encouraging problem-solving, independence, and calm engagement.
๐ฆ Cardboard chaos โ introducing different sounds, textures, and movement while allowing natural exploration and enrichment.
๐ถ Muzzle training โ creating positive associations with a useful life skill that may be needed in the future.
๐พ Paws up โ boosting confidence, coordination, and body awareness.
To finish the session, we chatted about how owners can recreate many of these confidence-building activities at home using everyday household items.
We also discussed how to keep our puppies safe, comfortable, and happy during this week's heatwave, including recognising signs of overheating and adapting exercise and enrichment accordingly. โ๏ธ๐
Every puppy explored at their own pace, building confidence through choice, positive experiences, and plenty of rewards, and they all did brilliantly! ๐พโจ
