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Development, Communication and Social Behavior in the Dog

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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Transition Period (14-21 Days)

A period of rapid change

Sensory organs
Neurological system
Crawl to walk (forward and backward)
Voluntary control of elimination
Pain perception fully developed

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The transition period takes place when the puppy is 14 to 21 days old. It is a period of rapid change. The puppy goes from a condition of complete dependence on its mother to one of relative independence. Auditory evoked startle response begins at 18 days and the puppy begins to localize sound. The sensory organs and neurological system are maturing. So it's important to think about the huge increase of information that the puppy is processing right now.

Development, Communication and Social Behavior in the Dog

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