[gemy]

Thanks Phil. I wanted to tease out if there was a gap in time that the fear response was minimized as much of late has been bruted around about the fear response happening mostly when large breed pups are placed in homes
8wks old timeframe.


It seems recent studies we have read here and elsewhere indicate the prime initial and very important socialization and exposure to foreign stimuli times happen prior to 14wks old. This is when the pup brain is most elastic.










I just want to emphasize this does not mean that if you get your puppy later that it won't bond with you or will bond less, and that you as the new owner do not need to continue the socialization and stimulation of this baby.