puppyhood
Young dog phase
Puppyhood is the period when a dog is a puppy—young, not yet fully grown.
The word parallels childhood and boyhood.
It sometimes extends metaphorically to the early, formative stage of anything: the puppyhood of the internet, in the puppyhood of their relationship.
Canine parturition
- newbornInfant just delivered
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- littermatesAnimals born together
teething · adolescence · juvenile · suckle · breeder · litter · runt · firstborn
Internalizing cultural norms
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- teethingFirst molars emerging
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
- weaningGradual dietary independence
imprinting · obedience · potty-training · commands · recall · habituation · desensitization · bonding
Lighthearted playful movement
exuberant · spirited · zoomies · bounding · scampering · wrestling · tumbling · leaping
Extremely endearing
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- sweetTasting of sugar
- lovableInspiring warm feelings
endearing · precious · delightful · soft · tiny · fuzzy · snuggly · charming
Go get and return
- tug-of-warCompetitive rope-pulling contest
- chaseRapid following of quarry
- pounceSudden attack leap
- roughhouseRowdy physical play
antics · nipping · mouthing · wrestling · tumble · playmate · ball · hide-and-seek
Innocently unsuspecting
- trustingInclined to believe others
- curiousEager to learn
- guilelessFree from deceit
- wide-eyedShowing naive amazement
wonder · discovering · exploring · vulnerable · dependent · impressionable · uncoordinated · clumsy
whelping
Canine parturition
littermates · teething · adolescence · juvenile · suckle · breeder · litter · runt · firstborn · adoption
socialization
Internalizing cultural norms
- housebreakingTraining pets' bathroom habits
- teethingFirst molars emerging
- vaccinationsInjections conferring disease immunity
weaning · imprinting · obedience · potty-training · commands · recall · habituation · desensitization · bonding · stimulation
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
frisky · exuberant · spirited · zoomies · bounding · scampering · wrestling · tumbling · leaping · pouncing
adorable
Extremely endearing
lovable · endearing · precious · delightful · soft · tiny · fuzzy · snuggly · charming · heartwarming
fetch
Go get and return
- tug-of-warCompetitive rope-pulling contest
- chaseRapid following of quarry
- pounceSudden attack leap
roughhouse · antics · nipping · mouthing · wrestling · tumble · playmate · ball · hide-and-seek · splashing
naive
Innocently unsuspecting
wide-eyed · wonder · discovering · exploring · vulnerable · dependent · impressionable · uncoordinated · clumsy · wobbly
puppyhoodadulthood
State of being grown
old age · maturity · seniorhood · elderhood · full-grown
puppyhoodmaturity
Full growth achieved
experience · calmness · sedateness · wisdom · preparedness
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