Not exact matches
In summary,
puppyhood is a critical time for your dog to develop a healthy digestive system,
which helps build and strengthen your dog's overall immune system.
German shepherds have a high aptitude for learning and are highly trainable,
which is recommended from
puppyhood.
However, socialization must occur during
puppyhood — during the critical period of socialization,
which ends when puppies are 12 — 13 weeks old.
My recent article about the pros and cons of early
puppyhood socialization solicited some wonderful comments, many of
which were from trainers and breeders.
Cavaliers can also develop progressive hearing loss,
which usually begins during
puppyhood and progresses to profound deafness between the ages of three and five years.
# 5 Urgency Rating - Unlike socialization and bite inhibition
which must occur during
puppyhood, you may teach your dog to sit and settle down at any age, so there is no great urgency.
Many dogs have a number of «hot spots,»
which if not defused in
puppyhood can be extremely sensitive to touch.
The breed is best known for its curly, woolly coat
which starts out dark in
puppyhood and fades to a pale bluish gray, sandy or liver, giving him the appearance of a lamb.»
For many years, veterinarians have encouraged people to delay socialization until the puppy has finished his
puppyhood vaccines —
which is after the «socialization window.»
She's always had a soft spot for puppies and loves helping puppy parents decide
which of our classes and programs are best for their pups, and answering the many questions most have as they seek a little help and relief during the
puppyhood phase.
Have the patience to accept (and enjoy) the trials of Golden
puppyhood (
which can last for three or more years) and each stage afterward?
Socialization continues throughout the life of the dog, however the dog is most malleable during the first 16 weeks of life, somewhat malleable during the remainder of
puppyhood (
which in some breeds might be until the dog is 4 to 5 years old), and is able to be influenced somewhat when the dog is an adult.