Feeding
Instead of putting food into a bowl, try scattering biscuits in the garden or on the floor. Use puzzle toys if you have them, or make some if not – empty toilet roll tubes and cardboard packaging can be great to hide kibble inside.
Primary vaccinations and COVID-19 – Activity #2
Car journeys
Despite travel being limited, you can still get your puppy used to being in the car. Once he/she is happy sitting/sleeping in the car, try turning the engine on, playing the radio etc. Reward your pup for being calm and settled. When your puppy is comfortable being in a stationary vehicle, consider taking him/her with you on short essential trips to the supermarket.
Primary vaccinations and COVID-19 – Activity #1
Carry your puppy out on walks.
This is vital to help them get used to the outside world. If the weather is suitable, take a picnic blanket that you can put him/her down on. For owners unable to leave the house, regularly standing with your puppy watching through an open front door, window or garden gate will still provide a lot of new sights, sounds and smells. Reward your puppy for having a neutral response to people and traffic or if he/she is able to disengage from them and focus on you.
