Warm-Up Scout

A Warm-Up Scout may take time with people while showing quick curiosity and lively shared energy elsewhere. Once comfortable, they often become an enthusiastic teammate.

What you may notice

• Observes people before choosing contact
• Moves eagerly toward safe new objects
• Checks in with a trusted person during active exploration

Play and enrichment

Pair novel search games with a trusted partner and give social warm-up time before inviting participation.

Settling

After stimulating outings, offer distance from social activity as well as a predictable calming task.

Working together

Let your dog decide when to approach people; support exploration with calm praise rather than social pressure.

Try this week

• Practice a no-pressure visitor setup
• Explore one new object together
• Reward a voluntary return to you