Puppy Fear Periods Ian Dunbar. Often, this stage is also known as teenage flakiness according ellen dodge in her article critical periods in canine development published in the weimaraner magazine. Second fear imprint period to 14 months:
The owner may notice that the young dog is reluctant to try something new or is apprehensive towards something he knows already. When do these fear periods happen? Sounds like a great excuse for a few parties!
New home — puppy over three months.
Puppies may experience two fear periods. Fearfulness of new situations, objects, people, other dogs. Often, this stage is also known as teenage flakiness according ellen dodge in her article critical periods in canine development published in the weimaraner magazine. Look for opportunities like parks, events, downtown walking, puppy parties at your house, etc.
