Development, Communication and Social Behavior in the Dog
Table of Contents
- Development, Communication, and Social Behavior in the Dog
- Developmental Periods
- Neonatal Period (Birth - 14 Days)
- It is best to think of the dam and her puppies as one functional unit during this time.
- A puppy's basic needs are food, warmth, and maternal care
- Neonatal Behaviors
- How Old is This Puppy?
- Transition Period (14-21 Days)
- At 3 weeks old social behaviors begin to emerge.
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Neonatal Period (Birth - 14 Days)
- Altricial
- - Nursing and Sleeping
- - Unable to see or hear
- - Limited motor ability
Photo courtesy of Tom Schaefges and Harriet Weatherford