We use simple obstacles of largely "found" materials to help puppies engage with their worlds and learn to be less dependent on their handlers for cues.
This puppy is learning how to navigate new things and to overcome questionable footing. She becomes more eager to participate on her own once she learns that no harm will come to her.
It's a simple obstacle, not unsafe, just novel. We encourage puppies much younger than this to explore and investigate new things. It is a great teaching method to incorporate regardless of the dog's age.
