Let’s try it.
Set the object down at a distance in a familiar area. Leave a clear route away.
Let your puppy look, sniff or ignore it. You can reward calm interest without luring them closer.
Remove the object after a brief, comfortable encounter. There is no need to touch it today.
Make it easier
Move it farther away or use a smaller, familiar object. Use your own clean, secure garden only if appropriate for your puppy’s health plan.
What a good moment looks like
Your puppy can investigate or walk away without pressure.
Know when to finish
Remove anything they might swallow. Stop if they hide, freeze or repeatedly try to leave.
Times are suggestions, not targets. Stop sooner if needed. Health restrictions take priority over age filters; ask your vet about activities if your dog has pain or limited mobility.
Behind this activity
An original Toller Dog routine informed by these resources. Suggested timings and adaptations are editorial choices, not a prescribed training plan.
Reviewed 12 October 2026. Reward-based, supervised and always optional for your dog.