development behavior Flashcards
what is the sensitive period?
a time in the life of an animal when a small amount of experience or total lack of experience will have a large effect on later behavior
neonatal period in dogs
0-14 days
- deaf and blind
- needs to be stimulated to urinate and defecate
- spends most of the time eating or sleeping
- studies show that pups handled during this period grow faster, mature faster, and are more resistant to disease
flexor dominance (dog)
0-3 days
- first to develop
- when the pup is picked up by the scruff, they flex their legs
extensor dominance (dog)
3 days - 4 weeks
- extend legs when picked up
rooting reflex (dog)
3 days - 4 weeks
- pup pushes faces into a cupped hand and crawls forward
Magnus reflex (dog)
first 2 weeks (up to 4 weeks)
- when the pup’s head is turned to the side, legs will extend on that side and flex on the other side
cross extensor reflex (dogs)
first 2 weeks (up to 4 weeks)
- when pup’s foot is pinched it will withdraw it and extend the other
transitional period in dogs
14-20 days
- period of development
- can spontaneously urinate and defecate
- tooth eruption and chewing begins
when do dogs open their eyes
7-16 days (1-2w)
when do dogs open their ears
14-21 days
when do dogs develop their startle reflex
3w
when can the pups support their own weight
12-14days
when can the pups sit and stand normally
28days
when does tail wagging start
2-3 weeks
when does the socialization period begin in dogs
3w
when should pups be introduced to fully vaccinated adult dogs?
3-8 w
when should pups be socialized with people?
5-12w
when should pups be socialized with novel circumstances?
5-16w
when do pups begin to follow
3-4w
when can pups fully use their eyes and ears
6w
when are early fear reactions first seen in dogs?
7-8w
when do pups start to copy other dogs
3-8w
when do pups respond best to objects (collars)
5-9w
what is week 7 considered in puppies
a high learning period
- breeder may use puppy test at this stage
puppies IDEALLY stay with their litter/ mom for how long?
8.5w
what are the fear periods in dogs?
8-10w
4-6m
9m
canine juvenile period
6-9m
- varies between breeds
- increase in size
- show sex behavior
- continue to socialize
- reinforce things previously introduced
- avoid undue fear
canine adult behavior
8-12 months
- sexual maturity
- territory is established (leg lifting)
- spay or neuter at this time
canine emotional maturity
1.5-2y
- maximum expression of shyness or some types of aggression
- lose exuberance
feline sensitive period
2-5w
cat neonatal period
0-14d
- are born with well-developed olfactory sense
- develop body righting reflex, rooting reflex, suckling accomplished by kneading, and neonatal reflexes
when can kittens respond to auditory stimuli
5-6days
when do kitten eyes open
7-16d
transitional period in cats
2w
- flexor dominance develops (legs flex when lifted)
socialization period of kittens
- the most critical period of kitten development
2-7w - lots of development
extensor dominance develops in cats:
2-4w
in cats, air righting develops at:
3-6w
in cats, they can recognize their mother by sent and sight
3w
in cats, when does early social play develop
3-4w
in cats, when do they start eating solid food, and middle social paly
4-7w
when do cats start independently eliminating
5w
when do cats start to show early predatory behavior
5w
when do cats start to respond to visual and olfactory treats
6w
when do cats start to show the gape response
7w
cat juvenile period
8-12w
- respond to silhouette
- respond to olfactory scents
- play in [airs
how long should a kitten stay with its mom and litter?
8w
