1️⃣ Observing stress signals in your dog
During your next walk or a new situation (e.g. guests, loud sounds, elevator), pay attention to signals such as:
– yawning
– licking the nose
– turning the head away
– body tension
Write down when they appeared and how you reacted.



2️⃣ “Newspaper reader” walk
Take your dog for a walk with no destination – follow where they want to go, let them sniff, stop, and choose the route.
Walk time: at least 15 minutes
Task: After the walk, describe how your dog’s behavior changed when they could explore at their own pace.



3️⃣ New place without pressure
Choose a calm, new location (e.g. a different sidewalk, park, or store parking lot) and simply sit there with your dog.
They don’t have to move – they can just watch, sniff, or listen.
Task: Write down how long it took your dog to relax (if at all), what caught their interest, and what made them uneasy.



4️⃣ Human or dog contact – from a distance
Find a situation where your dog can observe another dog or person from a safe distance.
Don’t approach – just let them look.
Task: Write down what your dog did: did they watch for long? bark? turn away? Notice what distance felt comfortable for them.



5️⃣ Working with touch – creating positive associations
Every day for 2–3 minutes, practice touching your dog’s paws, ears, and neck – with treats.
Task: Which body parts does your dog accept most easily, and which are more sensitive? How do they react to gentle touch?



6️⃣ Write a micro-socialization plan for the coming week
Choose 3–5 simple stimuli or situations you want to introduce.
For example: the sound of a kettle, elevator ride, watching children, visiting a stairwell.
Task: Write down how you’ll prepare and how you’ll monitor your dog’s reaction.