How will puppies change to be more like their mother?

Puppies don't actually "change" to be more like their mother in a physical sense. They are born with their own unique genetic makeup, a combination of both their mother and father's genes.

However, puppies DO develop and learn many things from their mother and other dogs in their environment, which can make them seem like their mother in some ways. Here's how:

* Socialization and Play: Puppies learn how to interact with other dogs from their mother and littermates. This includes things like how to play, how to resolve conflicts, and how to communicate.

* Hunting and Foraging: If the mother dog hunts or forages for food, her puppies will likely learn these skills from her by watching and imitating.

* Communication: Puppies learn to bark, whine, growl, and wag their tails in ways that are typical for their breed and their mother's individual style.

* Personality and Temperament: While genetics plays a significant role, puppies can be influenced by their mother's personality. For example, a calm and laid-back mother may have puppies that are also calmer than puppies with a more energetic mother.

* Training: Even though puppies are born with certain instincts and predispositions, a lot of their behavior is learned. A mother dog who is well-trained may indirectly teach her puppies by being a good example.

It's important to remember that puppies are individuals. While they share genetic material with their mothers, they are also influenced by their own experiences and environment. This means that even though a puppy might inherit some traits from its mother, it won't be an exact copy.