A dog stays a puppy until around 12 to 18 months old, depending on the breed. This video breaks down each developmental stage from birth through senior years, showing how behavior changes at each phase and why understanding these stages matters for training and care.
A puppy does not behave the same way as an adolescent or elderly dog. To understand this change, it is important to know the stages of dog development that we will explain in this video by an animal expert. Prenatal Period this period goes from conception to birth. Although it may seem unimportant, the truth is that the dog's character will depend to a certain extent on its prenatal experiences. For example, if the pregnant mother is subjected to a lot of stress or hostile environments, the puppies may develop a certain tendency towards anxious behavior. Neonatal Period this period goes from birth to 14 days. At this stage, the puppies are blind and deaf, so they only react to touch, pain and changes in temperature. However, they continue to be very sensitive to stress, so it is essential that they are calm and protected with their mother. Transition Period this period goes from 14 to 21 days. The puppy opens its eyes and begins to hear, so it really begins to explore the world. It is very important not to separate puppies from their mother and siblings at this young age. They do not learn to communicate properly with other members of their species and may develop behavioral problems in the future. Socialization Period this period lasts from approximately 21 days to 12 weeks and is one of the most important in the life of any dog. During the socialization stage, the puppy begins to explore its environment much more actively and get used to everything it will have to deal with in the people, other animals, noises, and objects. It is necessary the puppy should remain with its mother and siblings until at least 2 months of age and as separating it earlier can cause. C To train your dog and teach it rules of behavior or introduce it to learning skills. Forging a good bond with your furry friend and knowing how to understand each other is essential to achieving a good coexistence. Discover how to train a dog in the video that we have included in the card. Adult Period from one to seven years approximately it is usually said that a dog is an adult when it reaches sexual maturity around one year old, depending on the breed, although it will still have to finish maturing socially and behaviorally. Once fully developed, the dog acquires a more stable and difficult to alter personality. Maturity period around one or eight years old. Dogs are considered seniors. In addition to the physical and organic changes that occur as a result of age, the dog's behavior is slightly affected by the years. Older dogs generally have a harder time adapting to changes, their activity level decreases and they spend more time resting. In addition, some pathologies, such as cognitive dysfunction syndrome can affect older dogs, causing strange behaviors such as wandering disorientation, inappropriate urination, or excessive vocalization. If you want to continue learning about dog behavior, don't miss the playlist we've left for you here on the side. Tell us what stage of your dog's life he's in. Until next time, experts sa.
