We want to expose our puppies to as many positive socialization experiences as possible.  This is a check list of some of the things we expose them to.

Handling:

Handled from birth.

Early neurological stimulation or supper puppy exercises from 3 to 16 days old

Held in all kinds of positions(upside down, side ways, cradled, etc)

Restraint & release

Grooming(nails, baths, brushing)

Body parts(mouth, ears, tail, feet)

Sounds

Household sounds(vacuum, TV, radio, loud video games)

Banging(hammering, dropped objects)

People(talking, laughing, sneezing, coughing, yelling)

Thunder

Sound effect CD’s

Environmental Enrichment

Wobble board

Tunnel

Slide

Jungle Gym(PVC gym with toys, metal cans, noisy objects , etc. attached to it)

Textures to walk on

Smooth, shiny, slippery, uneven, dirt, grass, pine needles, gravel, crate door

Food

Variety of different types of food out of a variety of dishes

People

Men, women, children

Appearance: facial hair, types of clothes, body types, crutches, cane, wheelchair

Movement: running, skipping, unstable,

Dogs

Other Silkens

Different breeds/sizes/male/female/intact/altered

Cats

Field Trips

Friend’s homes

Church

Businesses

Outdoors

Car trips

Training class