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6-11 Weeks

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHANGES

Puppies start to go to their new home from the breeder
Time to start exposing them to people outside the family as soon as possible
Handle your puppy as often as possible and get it used to you handling or touching paws, ears, eyes, mouth, being brushed etc. This will make things such as grooming, trimming nails, cleaning teeth and administering ear or eye medications much easier
From week seven, puppies still with their litter should be separated for short periods of time from the litter to develop their own personality and mature
From weeks eight to 12, a fearful period can develop so avoid loud noises and anything that might be traumatic
Can begin teaching them simple commands
Enrol them in a good puppy school

Feed three to four times a day
From week seven they should be fully weaned from their mother
Make sure they are getting the right amount of calcium, protein and calories. See information on puppy diet
Old enough to eat dry puppy food and be lapping water
The energy requirements are nearly double that of an adult dog and diet should reflect this.