![]() ![]() They are developing their gross motor skills, which help them to run, play, and “hunt.” Their fine motor skills will come later. After all, most only learn to walk at 3 weeks of age and run at 5 weeks of age. Puppies should be allowed to adjust to new experiences, sights, sounds, and sensations on their own terms. It is extremely important for puppies to socialize with people and pets of various ages, sizes, and shapes at this age to ensure successful socialization. Puppies will also play rough and tumble with their littermates while gradually learning to play independently. Owners should keep a variety of simple toys for their puppies to investigate. Although capable of learning, they have a very short attention span. IntelligenceĨ-week-old puppies are growing increasingly curious and interested in their environments. Puppies at 8 weeks of age will have all 28 of their baby teeth and may have already developed their first adult teeth, the front incisors. How much they grow will depend on their breed as well as their nutrition throughout their youth. Puppies generally grow rapidly between birth and 6 months of age. Most 8-week-old puppies are only a fraction of their adult height, length, and weight. ![]() They are ready to leave their mother and littermates to go to their new home with you, fully capable of taking their place in the family. They can even begin housetraining and start feeling comfortable with being groomed. At this point, a puppy can remember which behaviors are allowed and where and when they are fed. ![]() Your 8-Week-Old Puppy: Everything You Need to KnowĪt 8 weeks of age, your puppy‘s primary focuses are basic needs like eating, drinking, sleeping, eliminating, and playing. ![]()
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