Start Here
Getting to know Dudley, what makes him unique, and where our journey begins.
This section provides an overview of who Dudley is as an individual, where he’s starting his Puppy FUNdamentals journey, and the foundations we’ll be building together over the coming weeks.
If you’re short on time, this is the best place to start. It introduces Dudey, highlights the key areas we’re focusing on right now, and gives you a snapshot of what to prioritise before our next session.
Growing This Week
Building confidence and proprioception
Continuing to build confidence in the real world
Introducing impulse control
Impulse control
Building safety in the Sanctuary
Recall and Loose lead walking
Dudley
Built for cuddles 💛, chaos 🧸 and countryside adventures 🌿
About Me
Birthday | 12 April 2026
Breed | English Springer Spaniel
Family | Jo, Greg & Daisy the Cocker Spaniel
About Me
Birthday | 8 March 2026
Breed | Border Collie
Family | Sarah, Auntie & Bella the Cat
About Me
Cuddles | Playing outside | Toys | Exploring | Being with my family
About Me
Training games | Playtime | Food | Exploring the world
About Me
Confident | Friendly | Curious | Brave | Loves learning | Full of Spaniel enthusiasm
About Me
Confident | Curious | Quick thinker |
Loves learning | Always ready for an adventure
Your Puppy Journey
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. As puppies grow, their confidence, relationships, emotional regulation, and life skills all develop alongside one another. Each experience helps shape how they understand and respond to the world around them.
This journey outlines the key foundations we’ll be building throughout Puppy FUNdamentals. While the stages are shown separately, they naturally overlap, with each one supporting the next as your puppy develops into a confident, resilient adult dog.
