This is taken from
"The Neonatal period is associated with reflexive activities aimed at optimizing nurturance and contact with the mother." It is outlined in the following chart
Here's another chart outlining developmental stages from Day 1 to Day 28:
Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training:
"The Neonatal period is associated with reflexive activities aimed at optimizing nurturance and contact with the mother." It is outlined in the following chart
THE NEONATAL PERIOD 0-12 DAYS
S E N S O R Y | Olfactory, Vestibular, Tactile, Pain, Thermal, Taste development--------- Most time spent sleeping--------------- | ------------> ------------------------> | |||||
M O T O R | Flexor dominance Primitive reflexes Forelimb placing---- | -------------------------------> Forelimb supporting--- | Hind-Limb Placement-----------> ----------------> | ||||
S O C I A L | Distress Vocaliza | Reflexive comfort tion--------> | seeking---------------> | ||||
L E A R N I N G | Responsive to early “gentling” effects | Weak and variable appetitive and avoidance learning first appears---------> | |||||
B I R T H | 4 D A Y S | 8 D A Y S | 12 D A Y S |
We have certainly seen evidence of 90% of the time sleeping.. just look at my photos.. ha ha ha!!
Here's another chart outlining developmental stages from Day 1 to Day 28:
