CPDT-KA Stages of Puppy Development Questions and Answers (Graded A)

CPDT-KA Stages of Puppy Development Questions and Answers (Graded A)CPDT-KA Stages of Puppy Development Questions and Answers (Graded A)CPDT-KA Stages of Puppy Development Questions and Answers (Graded A)CPDT-KA Stages of Puppy Development Questions and Answers (Graded A) Neonatal (birth - 2 weeks) - ANSWER-Born essentially blind & deaf. Can see light/dark, can hear muffled sounds, can feel, taste and smell. Born toothless. Unable to regulate body temperature. Reliant on litter mates and Mom for warmth. Mom must lick pups to stimulate urination and defecation. Between 7-14 days, eyes and ears open. Senses improve. Puppy becomes progressively more aware of his environment Transitional Period (2-3 weeks) - ANSWER-Puppies begin to explore and establish social relationships with each other. Mobility begins to increase