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Originally Posted by Elf
Hi Christian, I know not bad wolfdogs and always asks people when I don't know something (especially Nicole Wilde I consider as one of the very best for wolfdogs), I can tell you 6 weeks is to early (if you need reference about this send me a PM I would send you scientist publications about it), this often leads to hyperactivity trouble (if all is nice with your Myla it's all good, but one cannot expect it's the rule for pups separated the age of 6 weeks for the mother). Wolfdogs the age of 8 weeks have no problem to make strong bond with the owner, and this give 4 more weeks for the owner to make efficient socialisation. All this phase correspond of well know cognitive development.
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I have the two books of Nicole Wilde. They are very good and the only ones who describe wolfdog behaviour from an objective side.
If you have publication, I am very interested in these kind of work. I have a lot of. Books are only a handful.
Best socialization is in the new home. Maybe you are right that 8 weeks is enough I often ask myself where is the best point. But if you have adult dogs and young ones at home it would be best solution. My canadian wolfdog was raised up with one month older briard female - french herding dog - and of course Myla with 4 years as her "mother". It was almost perfect if you see now her behaviour.
It is difficult to tell what is the best. It depends on the breeder what work he is doing in the first weeks. And what the new owner is able to do.
Christian