Puppies go through 7 learning periods during which they acquire the experience that shapes them for life. The periods phase in and out gradually and are associated with increasing ability to see, hear, think & move. The 7 learning periods start with birth and end when the pup is sexually mature. The periods:
1. Neonatal Period | - | 0 days to 10 days |
2. Transition Period | - | 11 days to 21 days |
3. Socialization Period | - | 3 to 12 (-14) weeks |
4. Fear Period | - | 8 to 10 (-12) weeks |
5. Juvenile Period | - | 3 to puberty |
6. Second Fear Period? | - | 3 weeks between 4 and 11 months? |
7. Adolescent Period | - | Puberty to social maturity |
Over the next few days, we’ll discuss each of these periods.
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