Development of a Labrador Puppy
Labrador retrievers need plenty of exercise and are a great breed for an active family. The development of a Labrador retriever puppy spans until the dog reaches the maturing stage at 1 year.
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High Energy
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Labrador retreivers love to swim. Many new Labrador retriever owners who bring one home as a puppy wonder, when will the puppy calm down? The Labrador retriever can take up to five years to mature, according to the 8 Paws Up website. The Labrador retriever tends to spend its life as a puppy at heart.
Newborn Stage
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Newborns need a safe environment. Labrador puppies need plenty of rest and time with their mother during this stage, which is during the first 8 weeks. For a newborn puppy, caring for the mother is the most important task since she feeds and cares for the puppies during this stage, Club Labrador recommends.
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Toddler Stage
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Teething can be a challenge for the puppy. This stage spans from the age of 8 weeks until the puppy reaches 5 months. The puppy has a lot of energy and will chew almost anything since he is teething. At this stage it is important to begin training right away.
Adolescent Stage
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For many owners, adolescence can be the most trying stage since the puppy is still high energy and often tests the owner's authority. This stage begins at 5 months of age and continues until the puppy hits 1 year of age. Maintain rules during this stage, because if you are lenient it will be more of a challenge to teach her later.
Maturing Stage
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This stage can last until the age of 5. This stage of a Labrador retriever's life spans from a year old until the dog reaches 5 years of age. The 8 Paws Up website compares this stage to a college student because the puppy will still have high energy but will be comfortable with his surroundings to enjoy the family.
When Will the Puppy Calm Down?
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In general, every puppy develops differently. Many dog owners report that after 2 years, the puppy will begin to act as an adult dog.
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