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Puppy Development / Human Development

Puppy birth-2mos / Infant-toddler / Taken care of by mom-Adult
Puppy 2mos-4mos / Preschooler / Enjoys lots of play time
Puppy 4mos-6mos / Schoolage / Eager to learn
Puppy 6mos-8mos / Preteen / Begins to test the limits
Puppy 8mos-12mos / Teenager / Mind of their own, Challenges rules, Still need nurturing & love
Puppy 12mos-18mos / Young Adult / Easily bored, hormones lead to mischief & testing of limits
Puppy 18mos-up / Adult / Should have settled into life and the family

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Poodle

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Maltese


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Chinese Crested Hairless

GW Little's Dog Articles

GW Little's "Better Bathroom Habits"

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Chinese Crested Powderpuff

Lynnwood small Breed Dogs Meetup Group

Puget Sound Toy Dog Meetup Group

Seattle Puppy Meetup Group

Puyallup Puppy Meetup Play Group

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Chinese Crested Hairless

Socializing

Owning A Party Animal
From The Essential Maltese
By Jan Dunbar PH.D., MRCVS

It's a fact: The more of the world your puppy is exposed to, the more comfortable she'll be in it. Once your puppy's had her shots, start taking her everywhere with you. Encourage friendly interaction with strangers, expose her to different enviornments (towns, fields, beacher) and most important, enroll her in a puppy class where she'll get to play with other puppies. These simple, fun shared activities will develop your pup into a confident socialite; reliable around other people and dogs

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Maltese

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Poodle

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Maltese

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Chinese Crested Powderpuff