April 21, 2005

The rule of sevens.

The rule of sevens is used as a checklist to count off new experiences. By the time a puppy is seven 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 up and down steps
  • been in a swing
  • gone through a tunnel
  • looked in a mirror
  • negotiated a ramp
  • walked along a beam
  • played hide and seek
  • gone in and out of a doorway etc.

Eaten from 7 different containers:

  • metal
  • plastic
  • cardboard
  • deep
  • shallow
  • raised
  • portable etc.

Eaten in 7 different locations:

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

Met and played with 7 new people, including:

  • children
  • with beards
  • with glasses
  • with hats or flowing clothes
  • elderly
  • with deep voices
  • with bikes or skateboards

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