MAY 16 DAY 5

This is taken from 

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: