06/18/2026
✨ What Happens at 4 Weeks?
• 👀 Vision is fully developed and puppies can recognize littermates, people, and familiar surroundings.
• 👂 Hearing is fully functional, and they respond to sounds, voices, and everyday household noises.
• 🐾 Walking becomes much steadier as coordination and balance continue to improve.
• 🎾 Playtime begins! Puppies start wrestling, chasing, pouncing, and interacting with their littermates.
• 🦷 Baby teeth are coming in, which means they may begin chewing on toys, bedding, and each other.
• 🍽️ Introduction to mush begins as they transition from relying solely on mom’s milk.
• 🚽 Early potty awareness develops. Puppies naturally begin moving away from their sleeping area to eliminate. We introduced the potty tray yesterday and they are already doing so well.
• ❤️ Social skills are forming. They learn important canine manners and communication from mom and littermates.
• 🧸 Curiosity explodes! Puppies become more adventurous and interested in exploring their environment.
• ✨ Personality starts to shine. You may begin noticing which puppies are confident, cuddly, playful, or independent.
At Bella Vida Bichons, 4 weeks is when we begin introducing our puppies to a potty routine using our grate system, gentle handling, household sounds, and new experiences to help build confident, well-adjusted companions. 🐾💕
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