A Whole New World: Navigating New Environments Together

Surfaces

Puppies will walk on many different surfaces as they grow. It’s important to help them get used to walking on all kinds of ground and textures, so they can feel safe and confident no matter where they go. These include:

🐾  Dirt                   🐾  Grass                  🐾  Gravel (Loose And Packed)                  🐾  Sand                  🐾  Tile                  🐾  Concrete

🐾  Granite Marble                  🐾  Slippery Surfaces                  🐾  Puddles                  🐾  Fountains                  🐾  Carpet                  🐾  Metal                  🐾  Grates

🐾  Wobbly Surfaces                  🐾  Bridges                  🐾  Ramps                  🐾  Mud

Things

There are also many things that your puppy will see and experience. Some might be a little surprising or strange at first, but getting used to them will help your puppy stay calm in new situations. These include:

🐾  Mirrors                  🐾  Balloons                  🐾  Vacuums                  🐾  Umbrellas                  🐾  Gym                  🐾  Equipment

🐾  Vending Machines                 🐾  Stairs                  🐾  Elevators

People

Your puppy will meet all kinds of people in their life. It’s important for them to get used to seeing different types of people, so they don’t get scared when they meet someone new. Some of these people may include:

🐾  People wearing hats, coats, or hoodies                🐾  Police officers, firefighters, or EMTs                🐾  People using a cane                🐾  People in a wheelchair

🐾People with medical equipment                🐾  Babies and toddlers                🐾  Pre-teens, teens, and adults                🐾  People of all sizes, genders, and races

Sounds

Puppies hear a lot of different sounds as they grow. Some noises might be loud or surprising, but it’s important for them to get used to all kinds of sounds. These include:

🐾  Loud noises              🐾  Barking dogs              🐾  Car/Truck Engines              🐾  Crying babies              🐾  Airplanes

Helping your puppy get used to these things will make them more comfortable and confident in the world around them!

This handout is sponsored by Arfordable Dog Training