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Originally Posted by Britster

From the time he was a young pup, I really encouraged him to do a lot. If there was a tree trunk down, go ahead... try to jump on it! A bench at a park? Hop on it! Those little parking bumper things, he likes to balance on. Almost like outdoor environmental agility lol. He didn't start diving into the pool right away, it took 2 summers.

And he actually does have fears - he is noise sensitive, terrified of fireworks, thunder, gunshots, etc, but usually outdoors, he is in element and just soaks everything up. I protect him, of course, but I don't baby him or treat him like a porcelain doll.

Jackson seems like a wonderful little baby. You sound like you did right by him to encourage in what is wanted to try. Sophie is only 10 months and she does not show a lot of fear. She does not like loud noises either. When it thunders a lot she wants me close. So long as I am she is fine and will go to sleep. Yorkies are the most wonderful furrbaby anyone could hope for.