During this week the puppies begin to develop their motor skills. Their eyes and ears are open and they begin to be able to go potty on their own (starting on pee pads, and Otto was the first pup to "get it"). They start to walk instead of crawl. They begin to get teeth around 20 days and show signs of wanting to play with their littermates. During this period all focus is on puppies. Dam's welcome our "babysitting" time and start to take short breaks away from the puppies.
A lot happens during this week and we make sure that human contact is a natural part of their development as they begin to get their motor skills. This is a very important early socialization week. The amount of time spent with the puppies this week of development will result in their human bond for the rest of their lives.
