πΊοΈπΎ Pet Life Stage Explorer
Baby β Teen β Adult β Senior. See what your pet needs at each stage: energy level, emotional needs, and training focus.
Pet type
Dog size
Size affects maturity timeline (especially teen + senior).
Current stage
πΆπΎ Puppy (Baby)
Age: 0β12 monthsβNew world. New rules. Please be patient with my tiny brain.β
Visual timeline
Life stage
πΆπΎ Puppy (Baby)
Age range: 0β12 months
Emotional needs
- Safety + predictable routine
- Confidence-building through gentle exposure
- Bonding + lots of rest
Training focus
- Potty training
- Bite inhibition + chew redirection
- Name/recall foundations
- Handling and grooming comfort
Common challenges
- Chewing
- Over-tired zoomies
- Fear periods
- Accidents
Best activities (easy wins)
- Short play
- Sniff games
- 2β5 min training
- Calm socialization
Life stage
π§¨πΎ Adolescent (Teen)
Age range: 12β24 months
Emotional needs
- Boundaries + consistency
- Structured freedom
- Patience + calm leadership
Training focus
- Impulse control
- Leash manners
- Recall proofing
- Settle routines
Common challenges
- Pulling
- Jumping
- Testing limits
- Selective hearing
Best activities (easy wins)
- Structured walks
- Trick training
- Puzzles
- Controlled play
Life stage
πͺπΎ Adult
Age range: 2β7 years
Emotional needs
- Connection + routine
- Balanced stimulation
- A job/purpose
Training focus
- Maintain cues
- Confidence in new settings
- Advanced fun skills
Common challenges
- Boredom
- Weight gain if activity drops
- Separation stress
Best activities (easy wins)
- Sniff walks
- Agility-lite
- Puzzles
- Play + rest balance
Life stage
π§πΎ Senior
Age range: 7+ years
Emotional needs
- Comfort + predictable routine
- Gentle handling
- More reassurance
Training focus
- Low-impact brain games
- Mobility-friendly habits
- Calm confidence
Common challenges
- Stiffness
- Hearing/vision changes
- Sensitivity to stress
Best activities (easy wins)
- Short walks
- Scent games
- Soft toys
- Warm cozy rest
Share your petβs life stage
MyPetVillage Pet Life Stage Explorer πΎ My dog (medium) is in: Puppy (Baby) βNew world. New rules. Please be patient with my tiny brain.β Explore: https://mypetvillage.com/tools/pet-life-stage-explorer#baby
Note: Educational guidance only. If your petβs behavior changes suddenly or they seem unwell, consult a vet.
FAQ
Is this a medical guide?
No β itβs an educational overview. If you notice sudden behavior changes or health issues, consult a veterinarian.
Why does dog size matter?
Dogs mature at different rates. Large breeds generally stay in βteenβ longer and enter βseniorβ earlier than small breeds.
How should I use this tool?
Pick dog/cat, choose a stage, then use the suggestions to guide your routines: play, boundaries, enrichment, and calm rest.
Where can I get a deeper personality profile?
Mood and life stage change over time. For a deeper temperament profile, try the MyPetVillage MBTI-style personality test.
Want the deeper temperament profile?
Life stage explains βwhatβs normal right now.β MBTI explains βwho they are.β