While there isn’t one simple answer, generally speaking puppies calm down (at least a little bit) when they stop growing. But it’s not that simple…

Let’s find out when your puppy will calm down 👇

A quick note before we look at the factors. The question of ‘when do puppies calm down’ is truthfully a loaded question. 

Are you really wondering about when your puppy will have less energy or when your puppy will be better behaved?

Thinking that a puppy will just magically be calm, attentive, and behave properly when they ‘calm down’ over time will lead you to a world of disappointment. A “calm” puppy really comes with training, routine, and proper teaching, but more on that later!

One more note to add… every puppy is different. Truthfully there is no one-size-fits-all answer for when puppies calm down! But, we’ll still do our best to break down some factors.

Alright, let’s cover what factors can influence when a puppy will calm down.

-Breed

-Size

-Gender

-Socialization with other dogs

-Home environment

-Routine & training

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