Every dog goes through a series of development phases before being an adult. Similarly, the medium-sized independent Entlebucher Mountain puppies go through a variety of development stages before becoming a perfect Entlebucher dog.

As an owner, you should observe every little change in your puppy. Here are some information regarding the transformation of the Entlebucher Mountain puppies.

Newborn Stage

The Entlebucher Mountain puppies are deaf, blind and have no teeth at the time of their birth. They are fully dependent on their mother and siblings for maintaining their body warmth.

Neonatal Stage (Birth to 2 weeks old)

The Entlebucher puppies are unable to see and hear, however, they can sense and smell through which they get near to their mother and drink milk.

Entlebucher Mountain puppies in their neonatal stage. Image Source: Instagram@sozvezdie_udachi_kennel

Mother’s milk helps to fight against infections and provide them immunity as it contains antibiotics in them. The puppies are likely to spend 90% of their time sleeping. It is fully a development stage.

Transitional Stage (2 to 4 weeks old)

The 2nd week of the Entlebucher Mountain puppies brings a lot of exciting changes in their life. The closed eyes and ears start opening between 10 to 15 days. They will be able to stand by the 17 days and can walk within 21 days.

By the third week, the Entlebucher Mountain puppies will become a bit mature and will also become independent from their mother for some extent. They’ll be able to taste and start playing with their siblings.

Socialization Stage (4 to 12 weeks old)

During this stage, the Entlebucher puppies will start socializing with other dogs and people. They’ll stop feeding from mother’s milk and will be able to eat semi-solid food items.

A cute little Entlebucher puppy. Image Source: Instagram@allaboutthebas

The critical time of Entlebucher puppies starts in the 6th week where they get influenced by the surrounding environment. They’ll start considering others as part of their family. You’ll have to be very careful.

The brain development will be completed by the 50th day and it is the perfect time for you to start their formal training.

Juvenile Stage(3 to 6 months old)

The Juvenile Stage is also considered the “Elementary School Age” where the gradual increase in the confidence of the Entlebucher Mountain puppies occurs. It is the pre-adolescent stage of the puppies.

An Entlebucher Mountain dog with his owner. Image Source: Instagram@entlebucher_hunter

The Entlebucher Mountain puppies will start chewing sandals and other items as the development of the teeth are completed. They” start challenging their owner for the authority of the owner and will develop an alpha dog personality.

It is very important to teach them obedience and manner. You have to make sure that the puppies get training daily.

Adolescent Stage (6 months to 1 year old)

During this phase, the brain development of the Entlebucher puppies will be completed and they’ll become both sexually and emotionally mature.

A playful Entlebucher Mountain dog.

The learning of an adult Entlebucher Mountain dog is developed and hence, it is the perfect time for sending them to obedience classes and switching to solid foods.

The bottom line is that raising a well-mannered and well-trained Entlebucher Mountain dog is all about the way you treat them. Be very gentle with your puppy and apply positive reinforcement while training them.

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