By the time a puppy is 7 weeks old it should have......

By Pat Hastings AKC Judge

Been on 7 different surfaces, such as:

  • carpet
  • concrete
  • wood
  • vinyl
  • grass
  • dirt
  • gravel
  • wood chips
  • newspaper

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

Been in 7 different locations, including:

  • front yard
  • backyard
  • basement
  • kitchen
  • car
  • garage
  • laundry room
  • bathroom
  • crate
  • kennel

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

Eaten from 7 different containers:

  • metal
  • plastic
  • cardboard
  • paper
  • china
  • pie plate
  • frying pan

Eaten in 7 different locations:

  • crate
  • yard
  • kitchen
  • basement
  • laundry room
  • bedroom
  • x-pen

Met and played with 7 new people, including:

  • children
  • the elderly