TaP; the pediatric product, DT, should. only be used in children with a valid contraindica-. tion to the pertussis component. â¢ The routine schedule for administering DTaP to. children is a 3-dose series at age 2, 4, and 6 months, followed by boosters at age 15â18 months and. â6 years.
Critical periods in your puppyâs psychological growth: 0 to 7 Weeks. Neonatal, Transition, Awareness, and Canine Socialisation. Puppy is with mother and littermates. During this period, puppy learns about social interaction, play, and inhibiting aggression from mother and littermates. Puppies must stay with their mother and littermates during this critical period. Puppies learn the most important lesson in their lives--they learn to accept discipline.
The Imprinting Period. Like children, puppies have a small window of time during brain development when they are most impressionable. This is called the imprinting, or critical learning period. For puppies, the imprinting period is during the first 16 weeks of life.