For Pup’s Sake!
Enabling New Puppy Owners to Take a Breath
(and maybe a shower!)
If your puppy does everything you ask, sleeps through the night, and farts the scent of rainbows and freshly baked scones, you might be in the wrong place. But please, do share your secret.
For everyone else running on caffeine, dry shampoo, and blind hope… welcome, you’re in the right place. Trust me, I’m right there with you. This time with Maxie, my miniature dachshund, leading the chaos.
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Let me tell you a secret…
New puppies are hard work. I mean, really hard work.
Okay, maybe that’s not such a secret. People probably told you this, and you nodded along thinking, “Sure, but how bad can it really be?”
And now you’re here — which means you’ve found out the answer.
Some days it feels like they’re actively plotting against you, doesn’t it? You swear they’re thinking, “Should I wee on the carpet right after she’s taken me outside… or maybe tip over my water bowl again?”
So, take a breath
And then another one. (I can highly recommend the Headspace App by the way.)Remember, your puppy isn’t trying to wind you up — they’re brand new to the world and to your life. They’re just figuring out how to get food, water, and your love and attention.
Your job is to guide, teach, and encourage them to make choices that fit your lifestyle.
And I’m here to help you do exactly that — now with Maxie, my miniature dachshund, reminding me daily what puppyhood really feels like.
My Values
The details may shift over time, but these values stay the same, in my work, in how I train, and in how I live with my own dogs.
Keep these in mind when you’re raising your puppy and you’ll both be off to a strong start.
And for all the other moments… there’s always wine!
Do the Right Thing, Not the easy thing
Your puppy depends on you for everything. Even when you’re tired, cranky, and questioning all your life choices, do what’s best for them in the long run.
Cherish the wins
From the first successful wee outside to that glorious first full night’s sleep, celebrate those tiny victories — they matter more than you think.
Aim for success (and prepare for failure)
Trust yourself and your puppy to get there eventually. But have a backup plan ready for when progress takes a little detour — because it probably will.
Laugh… or you’ll cry
When your pup chews up your brand-new Kindle (yep, been there), take a deep breath, laugh if you can, and remember to put things out of reach next time.
There is always wine
Keep perspective. It’s tough when you’re running on fumes, but make sure you’ve got small things that are just for you.
Oxygen masks first, then the puppy.
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Think you’re the only one whose puppy does that? (Whatever that may be, I’ve heard it all.) Chances are, it’s a lot more common than you think.
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