KinderPUP: Week 4 Lesson Plan

Week 4 involves builds on the introductions made in Week 3. Pups remain fearless, which means we want to continue to introduce stimuli, including louder sounds.  We will increase the frequency and duration of encounters with new people while adding outdoor space, play space, and obstacles. If your pups seem developmentally delayed, you will want […]

KinderPUP: Week 3 Lesson Plan

Your pup should have their eyes and ears open and will be starting to walk. Pups are fearless at this age, which means it is a great time to introduce them to a variety of new stimuli, including louder sounds. Week 3 involves a lot of introductions, while the remaining weeks in the Socialization Stage […]

About Christine

Christine Mielke has fostered over 100 dogs and puppies and assisted with countless more through volunteering at local rescues and shelters. She is an experienced medical foster who has worked with cleft palate puppies, dying and premature newborns, and critically ill and injured puppies.