ADOPTED ON 07-08-14 – Patch is a big mush! He is energetic and follows you closely. He has been very receptive to the crate and immediately going to the bathroom outside. Patch plays very nice with his siblings. He will occupy himself with a toy but his favorite activity is climbing up on you for hugs and napping. He has been around kids and loves them!
Through no fault of their own, dogs in the south are left by the road to make it on their own, over and over again. PATCH and his 9 siblings were victims of being born in a place where there are many dogs and no solutions. PATCH’s story is heartfelt, he was found by a stranger who could not take care of the pups herself but stopped anyways and got them to someone who could. The remarkable people who make rescue achievable could not walk away from PATCH and his 9 siblings even though he had 10 dogs herself—now she has 20. We can’t ever envision having 20 dogs in our own home, nerveless, puppies but a rescuer’s spirit is pure and giving.
Puppies come into this world with a clean slate. PATCH’s life is full of play, good food, afternoon naps in the sun and kisses daily from her rescuer that examines every spot on him. PATCH is in a northern foster home and we will begin to know who what he is like soon. However, Labs are healthy dogs and generally will live long lives of 10 to 14 years and are one of the most popular breeds in the USA because they are loyal, loving, affectionate and patient, making great family dogs. They are highly intelligent, good-natured, very willing and eager to please; they are among the top choices for service dog work. They love to play, especially in water, never wanting to pass up the opportunity for a good swim.
These lively dogs have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human leadership and need to feel as though they are part of the family and are easily trained. This breed of dog is wonderful with people of all ages, interact well with children.
PATCH is in excellent health, ready to leap into your heart and go to his FUR-ever home. If you are the type that want to make a difference this year to a deserving dog in need, PATCH will thank you every day and fill your life with laughter and licks. Our adopters are the most wonderful people who stand to be the last chapter of their rescue story, and the first chapter of their new forever lives!
PUPPIES BEHAVIOR, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Each stage of Puppy Growth and development is fascinating; by the time it reaches its first birthday a puppy is considered a mature, adult dog. Puppy Growth rate is fast compared to humans, just compare a puppy of 8 weeks to a baby of the same age.
One of the most common questions asked about a puppy’s growth and development rate refers to the eventual size of the puppy. How big will the puppy grow? How can you determine the adult size of a puppy? A young puppy is tiny and cute – everyone loves puppies! But will the puppy be suited to your environment? How much exercise will be required for a full grown dog? Will the puppy be a suitable pet for children? The breed of the puppy will determine the answers to these questions. A general response to the size and growth rate of a puppy and the adult size of a puppy is therefore not possible – it needs to be specific to the puppy’s breed.
3 to 7 Weeks Old
| Weaned between the ages of 3 and 7 weeks | |
| During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks its first teeth, or milk teeth will appear | |
| Taught basic behavior disciplines from its mother | |
| Develop by socializing with other dogs and animals and people | |
| Will stand up and start walking | |
| At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell | |
| At 3 weeks the puppy will begin to bark and show social development such as wagging its tail, growling and baring its teeth | |
| Up to the age of 4 weeks the mother will be with the puppy almost constantly | |
| The puppy has good use of its legs and is able to chase | |
| Between 4 and 5 weeks the mother will gradually spend time away from her puppies | |
| Rapid growth and development rate at this stage | |
| Interaction with litter mates leading to Order of Dominance | |
| After weaning puppies need to receive a series of vaccines in order to develop immunity on their own. Vaccinations for puppies generally include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and sometimes Bordetella |
7 to 12 weeks
| Puppies are usually found new homes at this age it starts focusing attention on its owner rather than other puppies | |
| The first fear period of the puppy begins | |
| A puppy starts to learn it name but still has a short attention span | |
| The puppy will start house training | |
| At first, the puppy should be fed four times a day. (Feedings should be reduced to twice a day by the time a puppy is mature or even once a day in the case of a dog that gets little exercise) | |
| The puppies motor skills improve | |
| The puppy will use its basic instincts to naturally explore its new environment and the different things within it | |
| Puppies will still sleep a lot and grow as they are sleeping. During times of stress, a dog raises its hackles – the hair along the neck and spine | |
| Puppy training must begin and pups need to be made aware of your rules |
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DISCLAIMER: THE BREED POSTED ON OUR DOGS’ BIOGRAPHIES ARE OUR BEST GUESS BASED ON SEVERAL YEARS OF DOG RESCUE. ADOPTERS WHO NEED TO KNOW THE EXACT BREED OF A PARTICULAR DOG MUST HAVE THE DOG TESTED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
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Watch these short videos, if you watch them more then once, you might as well fill out an application♥
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Click the expand button in the lower right corner of each video to view full-screen. See Cesar Millan’s tips on dog behavior.
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12 to 16 weeks
| The first of the permanent teeth will work through | |
| Ensure the puppy has plenty of attention and toys to play with | |
| At this age a puppy might demonstrate Pack Leader Behavior and test who is the Boss. A puppy will challenge your authority | |
| Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 4 and 8 months | |
| The adult teeth continue to come through and during this time puppies need to chew! The incisors and the canines are very important because the dog bites and tears at its food with these teeth | |
| Provide them with items to chew | |
| The confidence of the puppy will now have grown as would its physical size | |
| The puppy will be showing interest in chasing other Puppies at this age and starts to become independent |
8 months to 1 year
| Feeding frequency should be considered – reduce to 2 or 3 meals per day | |
| Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months | |
| The puppy is old enough to start Obedience Classes or a professional training program | |
| The puppy would have grown to approximately half to three quarters the size of and adult | |
| Female dogs would have probably reached their eventually height but will to continue to’fill out’ |
12 months old
| Puppies are now considered to have finished their development and growth rate and are viewed as adult dogs. | |
| Although sexually mature beforehand, a dog usually does not attain full growth until at least its first birthday. |
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