The 7 Stages of Puppy Development
Author: Charlie Lafave
In order to understand why your puppy doesn't listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures.
Let's take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations - each dog will progress at its own pace.
Stage 1: The Transitional Stage
2-3 Weeks
The Transitional stage generally lasts from age two to three weeks, and it's during this time that your puppy's eyes will open, and he'll slowly start to respond to light and movement and sounds around him. He'll become a little more mobile during this period, trying to get his feet underneath him and crawling around in the box (or wherever home is.) He'l...
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