ANB1501
Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Assignment 03 for Semester 02 (compulsory)
Unique number: 762906
Due date: 31/08/2020
Question 1 [9]
1.1 Name and describe the three stages/ periods of development of behaviour patterns
during the first three months of a puppy’s life. (6)
a. Neonatal period (0 to 2 weeks) - The newborn animal is cared for by its mother
b. Transitional period (2 to 4 weeks) - The eyelids open, the ears open, and teeth
appear.
c. Socialisation period (4 to approximately 12 weeks) - During this very critical period,
d. the young animal learns to interact with other animals and humans.
Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Assignment 03 for Semester 02 (compulsory)
Unique number: 762906
Due date: 31/08/2020
Question 1 [9]
1.1 Name and describe the three stages/ periods of development of behaviour patterns
during the first three months of a puppy’s life. (6)
a. Neonatal period (0 to 2 weeks) - The newborn animal is cared for by its mother
b. Transitional period (2 to 4 weeks) - The eyelids open, the ears open, and teeth
appear.
c. Socialisation period (4 to approximately 12 weeks) - During this very critical period,
d. the young animal learns to interact with other animals and humans.
