Life Stages
What is the youngest stage in a dogs life?
When is it recommended to teach a dog to "sit"?
puppyhood
Is play behavior encouraged at every stage?
yes, absolutely!
Small breed dogs grow up faster than large breed dogs.
True
Which stages come right after puppy hood?
Teenage
Which stage is ideal for trick training?
adult
What is something that puppies do a lot that helps them learn?
Play
There are 4 stages of dog development
What do we call dogs around 7 years old?
teenage
Can a four month old puppy hold its bladder for up to 5 hours?
Yes
All dogs hit the same stages at the same time.
False, varies by breed size.
At what stage are dogs usually considered to be the most stubborn?
teenage
What kind of training works best with senior dogs?
Why do teenage dogs tend to act more wildly/act out more often?
They are still learning and growing rapidly.
Puppies start learning from their mother and litter mates before they come home with you.
True
At what stage are dogs believed to be calmer and more focused?
adult
What is the rule of thumb when it comes to puppy potty training?
they can hold their bladder for one hour per month of age, plus one.
What is the best way to transition a dogs food?
start with 75% old food, 25% new, then 50/50, then 25% old, 75% new, then 100% new
Old dogs can't learn new tricks.
False