Puppy Season Coming Up
100 EXPOSURES IN 100 DAYS.
Giving your pup 100 positive experiences in his first 100 days with you is not as daunting as it may sound. You’ll find many opportunities in your own neighbourhood to start your list of 100. You’ll also want to get into the habit of taking your pup with you to as many safe places as possible, to enhance his socialisation and to start him on his path to being your well-behaved companion, welcome wherever you go.
Here are some suggestions to start you off:
• Your postie. Snag her/him on the daily rounds and ask him to feed your pup a tidbit or two. Start an early positive association with this daily visitor to your home.
• Your neighbours. Actually this can count as several, if you live in a diverse neighbourhood.
If your neighbourhood is homogenous, try a park, or the bench in front of your local library:
REMEMBER – ASK THE PEOPLE TO IGNORE YOUR PUP!!
Tall men
Short men
Tall women
Short women
Skinny men
Skinny women
Portly men
Portly women
Babies
Women pushing babies in strollers
Toddlers
Children
Men with beards
Men with hats
Kids with backpacks
Women with hats
People in wheelchairs
People on walkers and crutches
Kids on bikes
Kids on skateboards
People with umbrellas
Kids playing basketball
…and all of the above in various ethnic groups.
Then add locations to your list;
• Your bank
• Vet
• Pet supply store
• Copy center
• Hardware store
• Puppy kindergarten class
• On-leash park
• Any place of business that doesn’t say “No Dogs” on the door.
PLACES NOT TO TAKE YOUR PUP:
• Off-leash parks until he is fully vaccinated
• Any place where he is likely to encounter stray dogs
• Any place where he is likely to encounter sick dogs
• Any place where he is likely to encounter aggressive dogs
• Any place where he is like to encounter aggressive/rowdy/drunk humans
• Accumulations of faeces from unknown dogs
• Any place he is not welcome
• Any place where he would have to be left unattended, or in a hot car (no tying up outside the grocery store – though this is a good place to take them as long as you are there with them holding them)
• Any place where he will be uncomfortable (sitting in the full sun while you watch your husband/children play sport
• Any place where you won’t be able to devote enough attention to him to ensure his safety, security and well being.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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44.7% Yes - we like to be prepared
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42.1% Nah
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13.2% This is on my to-do list!
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