| Thinking of
Getting a Puppy? Please try to avoid the mistake of
taken the puppy to early from the breeder (this applies
to any kind of breed):
Taking the puppies too early can have
detrimental results.
What is the right age to take a puppy
home?
8 weeks is the minimum age pups should
leave for new homes. Puppies go through five critical
periods...and it's very important that they remain with
their mother and littermates until 8 weeks of age.
Weeks 5 through 7 they begin socialization
within the litter and also with humans. At this point
they are capable of responding to voices and to recognize
people. Training by their mother is in progress and
they are becoming aware of the differences between human
and canine socialization.
Puppies that are removed from the nest
too early frequently are nervous, more prone to barking
and biting and have a more difficult time with socialization
and training.
During the 8th through 12 weeks puppies are removed
from littermates and mother. They require human socialization,
love and security. Play with children should be well
supervised. Puppy Kindergarten classes during this time
are very important.
For more information you can contact us:
Petra Scheuermann
E-mail: bordercollie@mweb.com.na
Cell: 081 124 1112
Border Collie Rescue Namibia |
