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At four months, a puppy’s permanent teeth begin to grow in, replacing her primary ones. Unlike the earlier teething phase, this one can be associated with behavior problems. A puppy may become temperamental due to the discomfort, but fortunately her moodiness will be short lived.

Social pressures will become a larger issue for the puppy as adolescence approaches. Puppies become more conscious of their positions in the household pack, attempting either to fit in or to improve their status. Adult dogs have the least tolerance for puppies of this age; what used to be a soft nip at the ear from a tiny pup becomes a rather painful bite from a puppy who has grown to almost adult size. Both humans and other dogs in the household start expecting a puppy to behave properly, like the rest of the pack. Ideally, the puppy will possess the essential social skills and stress tolerance to cope with these demands.