Puppy Development Fear Periods
During fear periods, puppies become more sensitive and aware of the world around them.
Puppy development fear periods. Fear periods are times during which puppies become more sensitive to a variety of external stimuli. Generally speaking, puppies go through two potential fear periods during puppyhood. This also coincides with a very critical socialization period.
Concurrently, the fear impact period begins at eight weeks and ends at 11 weeks. The most critical period for puppy development is the age six to eight weeks (everything that happens prior to this is to do with setting the foundations of the animal & why it is essential that you have chosen a good breeder). Fear imprint period (8 to 10 weeks) the puppy is very susceptible to long lasting effects of fearful stimuli at this stage.
We now know that the first fear period peaks at 8 weeks. He cannot regulate body functions such as temperature and elimination. Puppies will experience two different fear periods before reaching adulthood.
Growth and development continues into the adolescent phase, beginning at 5 to 6 months and extending up until your pup is 18 months old. Eyes and ears are open, but sight and hearing are limited. Try to avoid frightening the puppy during this time, since traumatic experiences can have an effect during this period.
Eyes and ears are open, but sight and hearing are limited. This second fear period is also at the time many owners are. We’ll talk about when these fear periods occur later on, but for now, let’s talk about what fear periods look like in your pup.
Tail wagging begins and the puppy begins to control body functions. The puppy responds only to warmth, touch, and smell. This period is when the most rapid learning occurs.