when is it okay for puppies to leave their mother
Behavioural problems that can result from taking a puppy away from its mother between 2-4 weeks. Taking a puppy away from its mother in the transitional stage (2-4 weeks) can create a number of problems for later life. Any time before 8 weeks even, can cause problems â so that a puppy is pre-disposed to become fearful of other dogs. Ideally the whole litter should be kept together until at least 8 weeks.