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Puppy Culture Potluck: Ep30 - Is It A Fear Period? Recognizing and Navigating Fear Periods in Puppies

Mar 18, 2025 · 20 min · Episode 38 · 29.6 MB
0:00-20:33

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This episode’s question is about fear periods.

“What are the critical fear stages in puppies from 8 weeks on? Is it best to keep up their socialization during these periods or back off for a few days and then resume?”

In this episode I discuss:

  • How to recognize fear periods as opposed to general fearfulness.
  • The evolutionary reasons that puppies have fear periods
  • ​Navigating fear periods in puppies and dogs

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