Puppy Age

[NaiaVonBoo]

Hi, I am new here. I have a quick question, when a puppy is sold what is the ideal age. I have always heard 8 weeks but i was recently told that during the 8th week puppies go through a fear period and they shouldnt be taken anywhere because it can affect them negatively. Well I hope someone can help me out.




Ryan

[Mick Trainer]

Opinions will vary but 8 weeks is what I do and recommend.

Mick.

[Carina43]

I think most people recommend 8 weeks - healthy puppies adjust pretty easily to a new environment, and positive exposure to new things and people will probably stregnthen them, anyhow.

The few dogs I've raised from puppies I got at 8 weeks old, and they've been without exception pretty confident and stable dogs. Each Rottie (three from pups, the others adult rescues) I've had as a puppy has come to work with me almost every day from 8 weeks old - I've worked construction so they got exposed to TONS of new stimuli!! I think it's good for them personally. :)