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Posts tagged "Development"
Week by Week: How Breeders Shape Healthy Behavioral Development
Training · DogBehavior · Development
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB
July 1, 2026
The difference between a confident adult dog and a fearful one often starts in the first 8 weeks of life. Here is what happens week by week, and why it matters whether you are a breeder or someone selecting a new puppy.
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Puppy Behavioral Development Stages
Development · Featured · Behavior
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB
June 17, 2025
Puppy socialization is crucial for developing well-adjusted adult dogs, beginning before they leave breeders and continuing in new homes.
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