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the mother dog will start to make the puppies independent by "being mean" to them. when she is gone the puppies will need to know how to get along without her. when she ignores them they are forced to do things on their own which makes them independent.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoit is a way of showing them rank.like humans adults will punish there child if it is misbehaving.as with animals.at a young age puppies don't know who is boss so the mother lets them know.
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What does a mother do when it takes care of its young?
Animals which attack enemies that disturb their young and then goes to the hospital
Can dogs tell if they are related?
Not really. Young puppies recognise their mother as their mother, but other than that, no.
How do mother dogs feed their puppy?
Like all mammals a mother dog feeds her young milk that she produces.
How did jems mother die?
Jem's mother died of a heart attack while Jem and Scout were still young children.
Do young pitbulls attack?
Depends on how they are trained. I have 2 at home and they weren't very good dogs at first, but after time, work, and a lot of patience they can be really amazing dogs.
How dogs trains their young?
I believe its more of a monkey see monkey do. They see how their mother reacts and learn.
How are guard dogs different from attack dogs?
Guard dogs are different from attack dogs because guard dogs will bark loudly to alert their owners of an intruder's presence and to scare away the intruder. Attack dogs will also bark loudly to alert their owners, but will go in for the attack.
Does a cheetah protect its young?
A cheetah mother will try to protect its young. But in the face of an attack from lions or hyenas, the cheetah has little choice but to escape and hope the young will remain hidden and survive.
Does stoats hatch from eggs?
No, they are mammals, the mother bears live young much like dogs, cats, or people.
Why do mother dogs bite?
All mothers have a strong instinct to protect their young from harm. The mother dog is just doing what comes naturally, protecting her puppies.
Do tigers attack dogs?
They will sometimes kill dogs.
How are young monotremes different from dogs or cats?
Young onotremes are hatched from eggs. They are not born live, fully developed and able to function independently of their mother like kittens and puppies can.
