This episode’s question is about fear periods. “What are the critical fear stages in puppies from 8 weeks on? Is it best to keep up their socialization during these periods or back off for a few days and then resume?” In this episode I discuss: How to recognize fear periods as opposed to general fearfulness. The evolutionary reasons that puppies have fear periods ​Navigating fear periods in puppies and dogs Visit our website madcapradio.com for further reading.