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There are many changes to expect as your beautiful pup grows up. In this article we will focus on your puppy’s development between 20 and 24 weeks of age.
A step-by-step guide to puppy behavior between 20 and 24 weeks of age
Your pup will still be energetic and full of energy and will still be eager to learn. objective it’s going to be bigger and maybe a little bit bolder. This is the point in your puppy’s behavior and development where he can bring all of his training together and take stock of everything you’ve both learned. Believe it or not, but this is the point where everything starts to fall into place, as long as you stay consistent and don’t get too lax and let bad habits start to creep back in.
- At this point in your puppy’s life, you should look at his breed, as this can determine how he behaves.
- Your puppy will begin to show his confidence and independence. This is fine when he is in the park or garden, but can be problematic when he is confined to the house; this can be manifested by chewing and biting household objects. Be vigilant and resolve issues as they occur.
- You should also expect trouble if your pup isn’t well-exercised and mentally stimulated – keep his toys interesting and new.
- Don’t relax too much, as toileting accidents can start to happen, so be vigilant!
- He may start to get a little too boisterous and jump, jump, or other horseplay. You need to keep an eye out for this as accidents can happen and if you have a large breed they could be serious.
- If you have a smaller breed of dog, it will start to enter adolescence, so be prepared for the hormonal changes that occur when a dog reaches sexual maturity. This can include aggression and scent markings in a male dog and in a female dog (puppy) expect to see some odd trouble going to the bathroom and even some poop around the house. Unfortunately, this behavior can last up to three years.
- Male puppies between 20 and 24 weeks may begin to paw up in the house and have selective hearing when out for walks.
- Mood swings are normal for puppies of either sex, and concentration problems can occur during hormonal changes.
- You must remain the leader of the pack and the dominant male, so eat first Y go through the door first – do not move out of the way if your dog harasses you – all this will reaffirm your authority.
- As your pup gets older and older, you should start to increase his exercise.
- The last of his deworming treatments expires now and then every three months.
- Check if it needs to be debugged.
- The permanent teeth are almost gone, so keep an eye out: clean them every day with a brush or decent dog dental chews.
- Your pup may need to have his ears plucked to keep his ear canal clean, tidy, and clear.
- Always keep your dog stimulated with decent stimulating toys – make sure the chew and chew toys are larger so he doesn’t choke.
- Talk to your vet if your puppy needs to be neutered.
- It may be worth signing up for advanced dog training classes.
I hope you have enjoyed this brief introduction to this important stage in puppy behavior and development. In the next article we will focus on the stage of development when your puppy becomes an adult.