Week 1: Habituation

Habituation – introduction to safe novel objects – set up in a familiar room e.g the kitchen with treats in / around for them to find at their own pace, supervise.

  • Different textures e.g. doormat, rubber mat, baking tray
  • Washing basket on its side
  • Stacked up cushion
  • Low sided box with towel etc in
  • Chair with blanker / sheet over it
  • Opened umbrella on the floor