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Podcast about Puppy Development Stages
Michelle from Ready, Pup, Go! joined The Woofi Show podcast as a guest speaker, chatting with host Brian about puppy development. She shared her expertise on raising well-behaved and healthy puppies, offering valuable tips for both new and seasoned pet owners.
Key to Success: Understanding Puppy Development
Wrapping up the podcast, puppy development is an amazing journey that starts even before birth and continues through several key stages into adolescence. Immediately, in the early weeks of life, puppies depend on their mother and littermates for social cues and learning basic behaviors like nursing, playing, and exploring their surroundings. This initial period is essential, as it helps in developing social skills and understanding fellow canines.
As puppies grow older, human interaction becomes increasingly important. Around 8 to 12 weeks of age, they are usually ready to be separated from their litter and welcomed into their new homes. This is a crucial time for socialization, where puppies learn to interact with different people, animals, and environments. Early exposure to a variety of experiences helps prevent behavioral issues and ensures they become well-adjusted adult dogs.
Training becomes an important key focus during Adolescence. Teaching basic cues, house training, and expectations of behavior are important for a puppy’s development. Positive reinforcement, such as treats and praise, is the best method for training. Using this approach encourages good behavior and strengthens the bond between the puppy and the owner.
As puppies move into adolescence, their energy levels and curiosity can increase, sometimes leading to challenging behaviors because their brains are literally being re-wired during this time. Therefore, consistent training and continued reinforcement of good behaviors are essential during this period to help them navigate their surroundings and understand acceptable behavior. Additionally, regular exercise and mental stimulation are important to keep them engaged and prevent boredom.
What it takes…
Raising a puppy requires dedication, patience, and love. The effort you put into their early development pays off as they grow into happy, healthy, and well-behaved adult dogs. Thank you for checking out the podcast, where I dive deeper into the intricacies of puppy development and offer tips for every stage of their growth!
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