Understanding your puppy's developmental stages can greatly influence how they grow into a well-rounded adult dog. Here's a quick guide to the key phases of your puppy's life and how you can support them through each one.
Canine socialization period (3–7 weeks)
This stage usually happens before your puppy joins your home, but it shapes everything that follows. Puppies are learning essential doggy communication — body language, vocalizations, and behaviors — from their littermates and mother. This phase is all about understanding canine interactions and responses.
Puppies should stay with their litter and mom during this time.