[maryellen]

Why do puppies get fear stages?

Why are some puppies going thru fear stages at different ages?

what is the purpose of a puppy going thru a fear stage?

do all puppies of all breeds go thru a fear stage?

[Purple]

Puppies will go thru two fear stages, one while they are a bit younger, at about 8-11 weeks.

The second will occur due to hormonal changes and sexual maturity at about 6-14 months. The pup will show fear of both new and familiar situations. He /she may be reluctant to approach someone or somthing new. Do not reinforce the fearfullness by coddling or a protective behavior. Do not punish or force a pup throough a fearful situation. Use positive motivation techniques that will improve the pup's confidence.
At this point in the pup's life, training classes need to be enjoyable and stress free.

[tcox]

Originally Posted by Purple Puppies will go thru two fear stages, one while they are a bit younger, at about 8-11 weeks. The second will occur due to hormonal changes and sexual maturity at about 6-14 months. The pup will show fear of both new and familiar situations. He /she may be reluctant to approach someone or somthing new. Do not reinforce the fearfullness by coddling or a protective behavior. Do not punish or force a pup throough a fearful situation. Use positive motivation techniques that will improve the pup's confidence. At this point in the pup's life, training classes need to be enjoyable and stress free.

Good Post Purple.

I personally believe an indvidual puppy's personality and lack of the proper inutero nutritional requirements play a roll as well.