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.
Proper timing is vital: Weaning -- the period when puppies stop nursing -- too early puts pups at risk of not getting proper nutrients or social skills from her mother. What Is Weaning? Weaning is the process whereby a puppy stops drinking milk or milk replacement formula for nutrition and learns to eat puppy food. When a puppy starts the weaning process, she slowly reduces her dependency on her motherâs care and starts to be more independent.