Junior Dog: Age Range & Life-Stage Reference
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Junior1–2 yrs · ~15–24 human yrs
The adolescent phase — high energy, boundary-testing, and still filling out physically.
Junior Dog care tips
- Exercise: Channel adolescent energy into daily walks, play and enrichment.
- Keep training: Reinforce cues; teenage dogs test limits, so stay consistent.
- Diet transition: Move from puppy to adult food at your vet's recommended age.
General guidance only — not veterinary advice and not for emergencies. Consult your vet for any health decision. Sources: AAHA canine, AAHA/AAFP feline.
Call your vet now if your pet has trouble breathing, collapses, has severe pain, repeated vomiting, seizures, heavy bleeding, or suddenly cannot stand.
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