The development of the puppy, the period of impregnation and socialization

There are three distinct learnings during this period: sensitive impregnation, intra-specific socialization and inter-specific socialization.

The balance of future adults is played mainly, if not exclusively, during this phase of development. This period will serve as a frame of reference throughout the life of the dogs, it will condition their future reactions. The impregnation period is a key learning period where the dog must learn to communicate with its species, to discover other species (including our own) and to adapt and react to novelty. will be in demand during this period, the better it will adapt to different life settings, hence the importance of the breeder's work. The masters also have a role to play, impregnation and socialization are lost and it is therefore important to maintain the work of the breeder. Once or twice a week the puppy should be brought to very crowded and noisy places: train station, market, shopping center, school outing ...