Fourth week - early socialization
The puppies learn how to interact with their littermates and adult dogs.
Social play is an important aspect of this stage. They play fight and communicate with their littermates and humans and begin playing with toys.
At this point, most of them have a full set of teeth. They have started to eat soft foods (homemade fresh cottage cheese made with goat's milk) in addition to the milk they are getting from their mother. We prep food for puppies every day, and puppies love this diet - they are growing and eating more and more everyday.
This is a great time for exposure to new experiences as the puppies are fearless in exploring their environment.
Early socialization during this period is important in that it will shape the puppies’ later relationships with humans and other dogs.