Dog Training Puppy Development Stages 2

Question 1

During which developmental period do a puppy's eyes typically open?

Accepted Answer

Transitional period (2 to 3 weeks)

Answer

Neonatal period (birth to 2 weeks)

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Socialization period (3 to 12 weeks)

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Juvenile period (3 to 6 months)

Question 2

What is the primary sense a neonatal puppy relies on to find its mother?

Accepted Answer

Smell and touch

Answer

Sight

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Hearing

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Taste

Question 3

At what age does a puppy generally begin to hear sounds?

Accepted Answer

Around 2.5 to 3 weeks

Answer

At birth

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Around 6 weeks

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Around 8 weeks

Question 4

Which period is considered the most critical window for socializing a puppy?

Accepted Answer

3 to 12 weeks of age

Answer

Neonatal period

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Transitional period

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After 6 months

Question 5

Why is it generally recommended that puppies stay with their litter until at least 8 weeks?

Accepted Answer

To learn bite inhibition and social cues from littermates

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To finish weaning food early

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To grow to full adult size

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To complete all vaccinations

Question 6

What behavior typically signals the start of weaning in puppies?

Accepted Answer

Beginning to eat solid or softened food around 3 to 4 weeks

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Sleeping less

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Barking at strangers

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Wagging the tail

Question 7

A puppy that startles easily and avoids new objects at 8 to 11 weeks may be experiencing what?

Accepted Answer

A normal fear-impact period

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Permanent aggression

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Illness requiring antibiotics

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Lack of intelligence