Puppy development

Question 1

neonatal period

Answer 1

-1-2 weeks
-keep other dogs and human visitors away first few days
-developing immunity
-not able to regulate body temp
-not much handing is ideal
-mother will be protective
-ears and eyes closed
-sleep alot

Question 2

transitional period

Answer 2

-13-20 days
-eyes open
-hear
-bark
-semi-stand
-may sample food

Question 3

awareness period

Answer 3

-21-28 days (3-4 weeks)
-walks
-eats soft food
-weaning:
-supplementary feeding about 4 weeks onward
-learing lots at this time
-gaining sensory preception
-dont wat to overload
-keep environment consistant

Question 4

the socialization period

Answer 4

-21-49 days
-play
-run
-climb
-chase
-learning lots form littermates and dam
-start to understand social heiarchy
-early socialization important
-fearful stage between 8-11 weeks

Question 5

leaving the mom

Answer 5

-often for until 9 weeks or second vaccinations
-ready at 6 weeks isnt a good sign

Question 6

finding and screening owners

Answer 6

-finding and screening
-match up
-owner feedback and follow-up
-guarantees

Question 7

acclimation in new home

Answer 7

-suggests:
-new owners have a pups place in advance
-they visit their vet within 2 weeks

-provide one weeks dog food
-send home a blanket, soft toy, etc with the smell of their littermates and mom

Question 8

owner feedback/follow up

Answer 8

-club newsletter for 1 year included
-email or phone
-take pups back or re-place

Question 9

breeder guarantees

Answer 9

-hunting dog but not a breeding dog
-full refund if hip dysplasia
-money back towards OCD surgery
-replacement pup