What To Do During Puppy Fear Period
1 to 4 years maturity period:
What to do during puppy fear period. Try to avoid frightening the puppy during this time, since traumatic experiences can have an effect during this period. End on a positive note with lots of treating/praising. You may encounter some increased aggression and renewed testing for position and authority.
Do not overdose your puppy with scary loud noises and exposures during his fear periods. Allow him to retreat and try again from a distance where he feels comfortable. Things like vacuuming can still be accomplished, but just do it one room at a time while your pup is 8 to 10 weeks old.
A fear period is a time in your puppy’s life when frightening things can have a significant impact on their mental development. Dogs often pass through the puppy fear stages without any necessary care, however, a pet parent’s response to an adolescent dog’s fear can help prevent lasting behavioral issues. The first fear period, it is best to avoid traumatic experiences during this time such as shipping dogs on a plane and any other overwhelming experience.
Have visitors toss good treats toward your puppy without approaching him or her. The most critical period for puppy development is the age six to eight weeks (everything that happens prior to this is to do with setting the foundations of the animal & why it is essential that you have chosen a good breeder). The picnic table is one example.
A fear period is a time during the puppy’s early life when he becomes aware of and potentially frightened by things around him. If your puppy seems fearful of a new situation, forcing him into it is the worst thing to do. Puppy training is a highly effective way to provide your dog with the ongoing socialization he needs, but that you may be unable or unwilling to provide.
Fear should be handled with patience and kindness. The fear can be of a person, dog or object. That will just make him more scared, and that is counterproductive.