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FeedHunting Dogs
Beyond 20 Weeks
By George Hickox
The imprinting stage in a dog's development occurs during the first 20 weeks of the dog's life. In March/April I discussed the psychological stages in which young dogs can develop positive behavioral traits. Conversely, if a pup misses certain windows of association, such as proper socialization with people and other dogs, it never will train as well as its genetics might allow. It never will be as good as it could have been if it had been properly introduced to stress, new places or negative associations during the "fear factor" stage.
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