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🐾 Puppy Milestones: Week-by-Week Development at Cheam View Doodles

Bringing a new puppy into the world is a magical journey—and we’re thrilled to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how your future doodle grows and changes week by week!

From the moment they’re born to the day they go home with their forever family, each stage of development is full of exciting milestones.

At Cheam View Doodles, we believe informed owners make confident, loving puppy parents. Here's how your puppy develops under our care in the first 8 weeks of life:

🐶 Week 1: Welcome to the World

  • Eyes and ears are closed.

  • Puppies rely entirely on mom for warmth and food.

  • We monitor them around the clock.

  • Early neurological stimulation begins gently.

👀 Week 2: Eyes Begin to Open

  • Eyes open around day 10–14.

  • Hearing starts to develop.

  • We introduce gentle handling to build trust.

🚶‍♀️ Week 3: Finding Their Feet

  • Puppies take their first wobbly steps.

  • Hearing improves—they start responding to sound.

  • Personalities begin to shine through!

🧸 Week 4: Curiosity Blooms

  • Play begins! Interaction with littermates and toys.

  • Soft food is introduced.

  • New textures, toys, and sounds build confidence.

🐕 Week 5: Social Butterflies

  • Puppies become more playful and expressive.

  • Exposure to new environments and gentle people time.

  • We introduce problem-solving games and toys.

🌿 Week 6: Mini Explorers

  • Energy is high and curiosity leads the way.

  • Introduction to crate training and potty routines.

  • Outdoor exploration (weather permitting).

💪 Week 7: Building Bravery

  • Temperament evaluations begin.

  • Basic training like name recognition and “sit.”

  • First vet visit and vaccinations.

🏠 Week 8: Ready for Forever Homes

  • Final health checks and goodbye snuggles.

  • Puppies are confident, playful, and well-socialized.

  • Time to meet their forever family—you!

💬 What This Means for You:

By the time your puppy leaves Cheam View Doodles, they’ve already had early training, socialization, and a whole lot of love. They come to you ready to thrive and bond deeply with their new family.

If you have any questions about what your puppy is learning this week, we’re just a message away. We love sharing this special journey with you!

🐾
Warmly,
The Cheam View Doodles Team

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