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Through their mother and littermates, puppies begin to learn appropriate play behaviors.

A puppy separated prior to 6 weeks may miss out on some of this early learning.

If a puppy must go home before 7-to-8-weeks of age, Foote recommends it be "mentored" by an older puppy or tolerant dog.

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