Tank

Handler Notes

Day 5 — Confidence Building & Graduation (03 July 2026). Handler: Dylan. Group members: mentor Kol, play partners Eli and Sox. GRADUATION DAY. Tank has completed his socialisation and training and the team are incredibly proud of how far he has come. Final health check all clear; introduced to new puppy-safe equipment (mini agility items, novel textures, sound enrichment) with confidence. Social confidence session — interaction initiation 5, play confidence 5, social skills display 4. Group skills assessment — leadership potential 4, social confidence 5, stress management 5. Lunch — appetite 5, settling for nap 4. Afternoon confidence activities (mini obstacle course, problem-solving games, novel-object exploration) — engagement 5, confidence 5, problem-solving 4. Graduation preparation (sit, come, gentle lead walking, social interactions all reviewed) — skill proficiency 4, confidence 5, overall progress 5. Graduation ceremony held with the group, certificate awarded, photos taken — graduation participation 4, social confidence 5, overall demeanour 5. Handler notes: 'From a young puppy who was initially unsure of how to interact with other dogs, he has grown into a much better-mannered Boerboel. Tank showed excellent improvement in his social skills, learning how to play appropriately, respond to other dogs' cues and settle calmly in different environments. His lead-walk has become more controlled and focused, and he has made great progress with his sit and stay commands. We are so proud of Tank and the progress he has made — he has been a pleasure to work and grow with.' Continued training focus: lead walk; build confidence; reinforce sit and stay. No incidents. DATA FLAGS: Initial Confidence Building document scores (equipment exploration / environmental confidence / problem-solving) left blank — not captured; behavioural-observation frequency marks written as slashes and difficult to read reliably — not transcribed as numbers; page 5 (Handler's Assessment / Quality Control) not supplied.