{"id":507956,"date":"2022-02-24T03:14:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T03:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/?p=507956"},"modified":"2022-04-05T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T11:10:09","slug":"can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Puppies Leave Mother at 6 Weeks? The True Cost of Abandonment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Can puppies leave their mother at 6 weeks? This is a popular question for dog lovers as the consequences of having to re-home a puppy too soon may be grave for both owner and puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, knowing the answer to this question will help prospective puppy owners to choose only responsible breeders. Here are the facts about the right time to re-home a puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627e8096fe26\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627e8096fe26\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#Can_Or_Should_Puppies_Leave_this_Young\" title=\"Can Or Should Puppies Leave this Young?\">Can Or Should Puppies Leave this Young?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#True_Cost_of_Abandonment_at_6_Weeks_Old\" title=\"True Cost of Abandonment at 6 Weeks Old\">True Cost of Abandonment at 6 Weeks Old<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#1_Bite_inhibition_is_a_long_process\" title=\"1. Bite inhibition is a long process\">1. Bite inhibition is a long process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#2_Behavioural_problems\" title=\"2. Behavioural problems\">2. Behavioural problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#3_Being_a_singleton_puppy\" title=\"3. Being a singleton puppy\">3. Being a singleton puppy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#4_Establishing_social_ranking\" title=\"4. Establishing social ranking\">4. Establishing social ranking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#How_You_Can_Help_Address_the_Problem\" title=\"How You Can Help Address the Problem\">How You Can Help Address the Problem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#1_Educate_yourself\" title=\"1. Educate yourself\">1. Educate yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#2_Report_breeders_with_poor_breeding_practices\" title=\"2. Report breeders with poor breeding practices\">2. Report breeders with poor breeding practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#3_Look_for_well-informed_breeders\" title=\"3. Look for well-informed breeders\">3. Look for well-informed breeders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/can-puppies-leave-mother-at-6-weeks\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Or_Should_Puppies_Leave_this_Young\"><\/span>Can Or Should Puppies Leave this Young?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mother-dog-with-puppies.jpg\" alt=\"Can puppies leave mother at 6 weeks\" class=\"wp-image-507957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mother-dog-with-puppies.jpg 684w, https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mother-dog-with-puppies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To properly address this question, it is important to distinguish between can puppies leave this young or should puppies leave this young. This is because physically, puppies can leave their mothers even at 6 weeks old since, at this age, they are already weaned and are getting used to&nbsp;solid food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is at this stage that they are adjusting to solid food, which means they have to be protected from stress as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this age, the puppy is vulnerable to indigestion and stomach upset. Therefore, it is definitely not a good time to uproot a puppy from the environment it has grown familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"True_Cost_of_Abandonment_at_6_Weeks_Old\"><\/span>True Cost of Abandonment at 6 Weeks Old<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to experts, puppies should only be separated from their mother and siblings at eight weeks old. There are very well-researched reasons why it is costly to adopt or purchase a dog at 6 weeks old. These reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bite_inhibition_is_a_long_process\"><\/span>1. Bite inhibition is a long process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dog-on-shoe.jpg\" alt=\"Puppy abandonment cost bite inhibition\" class=\"wp-image-507958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dog-on-shoe.jpg 730w, https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dog-on-shoe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dog-on-shoe-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bite inhibition is taught to the puppy at a very young age. It is a normal part of their&nbsp;behavioral development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is observed that puppies at 5-6 weeks old tend to bite harder than older puppies. This is because they learn the difference between biting for fun and painful biting through their mother and siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Behavioural_problems\"><\/span>2. Behavioural problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cute-puppies-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of abandonment at 6 weeks for puppies\" class=\"wp-image-507959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cute-puppies-3.jpg 730w, https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cute-puppies-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, puppies learn to adjust to their environment through their mother and siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, removing them at a young age will result in behavioral problems that include destructiveness,\u00a0toy\u00a0and food possessiveness, excessive barking, attention-seeking, and reactivity to noises among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our post, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/how-to-keep-dog-off-furniture\/\">How to Keep Your Dog Off the Furniture<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Being_a_singleton_puppy\"><\/span>3. Being a singleton puppy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue that comes with removing a very young puppy from the nest is the fact that they are removed from their playmates. This means you will need to put more effort into the puppy to ensure he or she is well socialized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Establishing_social_ranking\"><\/span>4. Establishing social ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/White-mommy-dog-and-puppy.jpg\" alt=\"Can Puppies Leave Mother at 6 Weeks\" class=\"wp-image-507961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/White-mommy-dog-and-puppy.jpg 684w, https:\/\/dogbedzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/White-mommy-dog-and-puppy-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is within the 6-8 weeks of a puppy\u2019s life that its natural temperament begins to become apparent. This is also the time when the mother teaches her puppies the social rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing a little pup at this stage may lead to a socially and emotionally crippled puppy that could potentially affect him or her behaviourally throughout adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_You_Can_Help_Address_the_Problem\"><\/span>How You Can Help Address the Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it is na\u00efve and lazy to believe that breeder will act in both your and your puppy\u2019s interest. At the end of the day, they are running a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, some breeders want to make money so bad that they are willing to sell out their ethics as well. Here are some ways you can address the problem of removing puppies from the nest at a very young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Educate_yourself\"><\/span>1. Educate yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Educate and inform yourself so that you can share these important facts when faced with a breeder who lacks both information and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, breeders who sell puppies at an earlier age also lack the knowledge to produce a good genetic product. In most cases, they do not have the personal responsibility or the latest information on how to raise well-adjusted puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Report_breeders_with_poor_breeding_practices\"><\/span>2. Report breeders with poor breeding practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By arming yourself with knowledge and information, you can stay away or even report breeders who adhere to poor breeding practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, you can withdraw support and refuse to fund breeders who do not care about the lives that they are selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Look_for_well-informed_breeders\"><\/span>3. Look for well-informed breeders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ethical and well-informed breeders out there. You have to take the time and energy to find these breeders and research more about their practices before you&nbsp;support or purchase a puppy&nbsp;from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you spread the information as well and promote only those that have&nbsp;ethical practices&nbsp;in this industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Six-week-old puppies are not yet fully developed emotionally, physically, and socially. They are at risk of health and behavioral problems when they are uprooted from their mothers and siblings at a very young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are ethical breeders out there, there are also a number of those who don\u2019t care about the puppy or the future owner\u2019s wellbeing. 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