Did you know that the four to five week stage is when we have the ability to shape each puppies’ future life? We use this time to introduce gentle cuddling, holding while walking around and body/mouth examination. We also start conditioned emotional response exercises such as pulling ears, hugging around the neck, squeezing paws, clipping nails, etc. Offering greek yoghurt during each manipulation conditions them to have a positive response, instead of a negative one, preparing them for their future with possible bumps and tugs that they might encounter with young children or as special needs companions. This is a relatively short investment of time and training that will last a lifetime!