This Period Covers The Human Socialisation Period 0 To 12 Weeks And Canine Socialisation Period 0 To 16 Weeks He Will Learn More During That Short Space Of Time Than At Any Other Time In His Life.
This is the time when their mother teaches them what is and is not dangerous to their survival. It is normal for most puppies and adolescents to go through ‘fear periods’. The signs of a fear period can be obvious in some dogs, but more subtle in others.
Eyes And Ears Are Open, But Sight And Hearing Are Limited.
Fear periods in dogs continue past the one year mark for many dogs and puppies as they are still developing and maturing. A fear period is a time during the puppy’s early life when he becomes aware of and potentially frightened by things around him. Overlapping with the socialization period, the two fear periods in puppies are also crucial times in your little one’s development.
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Children or other animals in the home should not be allowed to inadvertently hurt the puppy. When properly socialized and with your guidance, your puppy can get through their fear periods steadily and come out the other side without being overly fearful. The things that cause a fear are not always rational.
During This Time, Puppies And Young Dogs May Show Skittish Behaviors Towards Familiar Stimuli And Act As If They’re Seeing Them For The First Time, Or They May Manifest A Reluctance To Approach New Things (Neophobia, Fear Of New Things).
Their eyes open and they take their first steps. Puppies go through their very first fear period when they are still in the breeder's care at 5 weeks. During this time much care should be taken to not frighten your puppy.
According To Nancy Frensley, Behavior And Training Manager At The Berkeley East Bay Humane Society In California, Fear Periods In Puppies Generally Occur During These Ages:
This also coincides with a very critical socialization period. So, your role is to ensure that your pup’s socialization is done safely. This can be an incredibly stressful experience, even for a confident puppy!
