25 days — 2 months: Socialization

Pups will begin to appear outside the den and can be found near the den entrance. This is the time when the pack will begin interacting with the pups. Their ears will perk up around day 27 and by day 30 they should have relatively good hearing and straight ears. The tips may still be floppy. Pups will develop their canine teeth and premolars during this time. By the 4 week mark, their heads and paws are comically large and play fighting for dominance begins. By the 5 week mark, pups may accompany adults on short trips away from the den. Weaning occurs during this stage and pups will speak their first full words in week 6.

Equivalent human age: 1.5 years — 4 years
Vocalization: Growling, whimpering, stronger howls, barks, lots of babbling. Generally acquire a limited vocabulary of 200-400 words by the end of week 8.

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