Not exact matches
Human contact is
important in the
socialization period and should be in concert with the activities of the litter and bitch.
When we speak to our clients regarding these
periods of
socialization it is
important to explain each
period and the results of poor development during each
period.
There is another
important phase in a dog's life, asides the «Puppy
Socialization Period», known as the «Teenage Dog Fear
Period»
Fear - Impact
Period: During the 2nd
Socialization Period, when your puppy is around 8 - 11 weeks of age, it is
important to be aware of what is known as a Fear - Impact
Period.
Scientific research has shown that the
important time in a puppy's life for
socialization is in the
period up to 12 to 14 weeks.
When puppies are very young, they have a natural curiosity — it is during this
period of time that
socialization is most
important.
For this reason you should carry out
Socialization Maintenance throughout your dog's lifetime — with the most
important period being his first two years.
The
socialization period in dogs starts at about age 10 weeks, and goes through to 16 weeks - although it's
important that you continue to socialize him after this time.
There is a very critical
period in a kitten's development between two and seven weeks of age when she learns
important socialization behavior from her mother.
Getting your or your client's puppy out for socialziation during the critical early
socialization periods is very
important, but it can be challenging to do it without putting the puppy in health compromising situations.
The bitch gradually becomes less
important to the puppies and the
period of
socialization arbitrarily terminates after weaning.
Some researchers have termed the
socialization stage as the «Critical
Period» believing it to be so incredibly
important for the dog's behavioral development.
One of the most
important things your vet will discuss is the vaccine schedule and how that interacts with your puppy's
socialization period.