Congratulations, you’ve just brought home a new fluffy bundle of joy!
Written by Hannah Garbett
Puppies are a blast! They have infinite energy for fun and can be an adorable source of endless affection and entertainment. They can also be a lot of work! With fun and games come chewed shoes and late-night potty trips outside.
Let us help you start on the right foot with your new best friend! We’ve compiled some of the best advice from trainers and puppy experts around the country on everything you need to know to be a super puppy parent. From potty training and puppy biting to enrichment and setting expectations, you’ll find the answers to help you survive the amazing and exhausting adventure of raising a canine companion.
Puppy Survival Guide: Staying Out of Trouble
Puppies are bundles of energy, and they can get into all kinds of shenanigans! The best way to keep your pup out of trouble is to give him things to do.
Puppy Survival Guide: Great Expectations
With new puppies come visions of a partner for neighborhood walks, a new playmate for the kids, and a loyal companion to lay at our feet. With time and patience, you can help your puppy understand the rules that come with living in a human world.
Puppy Survival Guide: Puppy Biting Checklist
Most puppies struggle with puppy biting at some point, and while biting is a natural and normal behavior, those little puppy teeth hurt! You can minimize biting overall by meeting their needs, and by using smart management to keep them out of trouble while they mature.
Puppy Survival Guide: Fear Free House Training
When a new puppy joins your family, you have a great opportunity to ensure she’ll grow up to be a confident, healthy dog. Central to that goal is helping her understand where she can and can’t go to the bathroom. Here are our tried-and-true tips for raising a perfectly house-trained dog.