Various stages of pups.

by Mattie on Sun May 18, 2008 5:38 pm

I can't remember which thread I said I would get the information for so putting it up here. This came from a very good trainer/behaviourist. This is only a guideline because all pups are different.

Sorry have to split this into 2 posts.

Prenatal Period	Conception to Birth
Neonatal Period	0-13 days	Puppies are not able to regulate temperature or eliminating without their mother’s stimulation
Transition Period	13-21 days	Ears and eyes gradually open. Best time to introduce other species and novel items
Awareness Period	21-23 days	Rapid time of sensory development. Best time to introduce new floor surfaces and auditory stimuli
Canine Socialisation Period	21-49 days	Pup learns how to stop mother’s discipline and how to be a dog. During 4^th and 5^th weeks, short car rides may be introduced and stimuli such as radio, dishwasher, TV hair dryer vacuum cleaner introduced. During the 5^th and 6^th week individual attention with humans should be given daily.
Human Socialisation Period	7-12 weeks	Best time for rehoming. Pfaffenberger believed that from 7 to 16 weeks of the puppy’s life his basic character is set by what he is taught. The pup should be socialised to as many pleasant but varied experiences as possible during this time.
Fear Impact Sub-period	8-10 weeks	Experiences that a pup perceives as traumatic during this time tend to be generalised and may affect them for the rest of their lives.

by Mattie on Sun May 18, 2008 5:39 pm

Seniority Classification Period	12-16 weeks	The age of cutting teeth and apron strings. By 16 weeks, the puppy’s emotional makeup is fully developed.
Flight Instinct Period	4-8 months	There is a time during this period lasting 2-4 weeks when the pup will test his wings. He won’t come when called and will run away when the owner tries to put on the lead.
Second Fear Impact Period	6-14 months	In large breeds, this stage may last longer. This period shows a fear of new situations and novel objects
Young Adulthood	18-24 months	Many dogs may show a rise in aggression levels during this time. They may become protective and territorial and take advantage of any relaxation of the guidelines set by the owner.

by **Scott** on Sun May 18, 2008 6:28 pm

good post,so iv made it a sticky,sure this will help peeps out....

by **temkade** on Sun May 18, 2008 7:28 pm

very informative post mattie ty x

http://youtube.com./user/EstherAndBryce · by **Esther & 'Tyson'** on Sun May 18, 2008 11:26 pm

Great post!!

by **Shoei** on Mon May 19, 2008 5:03 am

Mattie

by **staffsrock** on Mon May 19, 2008 6:16 am

Great post Mattie :-bd

by Mattie on Mon May 19, 2008 8:46 am

Thanks, the more we know about dogs the better, especially the different periods of their lives that affects them. Joe was attacked several times in the second fear period, the last by 2 Weimaraners which is still causing me a lot of problems even though he lives with 5 other dogs.

by **staffsrock** on Mon May 19, 2008 12:34 pm

Sorry to hear about Joe, i wish you well with helping him through his fear :-bd

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