11/03/2026
Just because a puppy was comfortable with something yesterday doesn’t mean they’ll respond the same way today.
A puppy who confidently explored a wobble board, tunnel, or unfamiliar surface might suddenly hesitate, become more cautious, or need additional time to investigate something new.
That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve lost confidence or that our curriculum isn’t working.
It means we need to pay attention to what the puppy is communicating.
Curriculum is about understanding developmental timing and knowing when to introduce, when to encourage, and when to give a puppy more space.
Curriculum is not things to check off a list as done.
During periods of increased sensitivity, we may simplify an activity, create more distance, offer familiar experiences, or allow the puppy to observe without pressure.
Because forcing a puppy through something they’re genuinely afraid of can create the very associations we’re trying to prevent.
And something else worth understanding? Not every moment of hesitation is a fear period. Puppies have individual temperaments, and their responses can also be influenced by fatigue, unfamiliarity, and the environment itself.
That’s why observing the individual puppy matters just as much as understanding developmental milestones.
The goal of our curriculum is to give them a foundation of positive experiences, opportunities to make choices, and the support they need to navigate unfamiliar situations. This does not mean that the puppies will never startle or be afraid
Sometimes it’s about knowing when not to push. 💛
Welcome to the new standard of puppy raising.
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