Puppy Development By Week. Neonatal stage and dependence on mother dog: For many a puppy’s development and birth can be as exciting as the birth of their own child.
They need plenty of supervision and crating when alone. During this period, changes start to occur rapidly, so lets break down this puppy development phase. A 7 week old puppy needed approximately 2 days (based on daily visits) and a 14 week old puppy was too frightened to approach a human even after a week of daily visits and attempts.
Newborn puppies are born at the end of nine weeks of pregnancy, with their eyes and ears tightly closed.
The third week is a big week in the puppy timeline. Here is a quick summary of the stages of puppy development, starting at birth up to two years old. The third week is a big week in the puppy timeline. To give your puppy the best start towards a long and healthy life, it’s important to provide them with a diet that’s specifically designed for puppies throughout the growth phase.