How to Track the Development of New Puppies

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Make sure that a newborn is functioning properly.. Assess the puppy's physical development during the neonatal stage.. Track the puppy's behavior during its first week.

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Make sure that a newborn is functioning properly.

Step 1

Make sure that a newborn is functioning properly.

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Assess the puppy's physical development during the neonatal stage.

Step 2

Assess the puppy's physical development during the neonatal stage.

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Track the puppy's behavior during its first week.

Step 3

Track the puppy's behavior during its first week.

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Contact your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns.

Step 4

Contact your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns.

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Look for physical development after the first week.

Step 5

Look for physical development after the first week.

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Pay attention to signs that your puppy is trying to stand after the first week.

Step 6

Pay attention to signs that your puppy is trying to stand after the first week.

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Inspect the puppy for further physical development after two weeks.

Step 7

Inspect the puppy for further physical development after two weeks.

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Make sure the puppy is getting socialization at three weeks old.

Step 8

Make sure the puppy is getting socialization at three weeks old.

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Start weaning the puppy by four weeks old.

Step 9

Start weaning the puppy by four weeks old.

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Begin house training at four to five weeks old.

Step 10

Begin house training at four to five weeks old.

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Assess whether the puppy is ready to go to a new home at seven to eight weeks ol

Step 11

Assess whether the puppy is ready to go to a new home at seven to eight weeks old.

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