Your chaos-proof schedule for raising a happy, confident tiny gremlin without losing your mind. Bringing home a puppy is 10% cuddles, 90% wondering why a creature the size of a loaf of bread dictates your entire daily schedule. A solid routine won’t turn your puppy into a robot, but it will help them feel safe, …
The chaos-proof, connection-first guide to raising a confident pup. If you’ve ever heard “you need to socialise your puppy,” chances are no one actually explained what that means. Big mistake. Because most people assume “socialisation” = “let my puppy meet every dog, every person, every toddler and every seagull on the pier in one afternoon.” …
Or: The Emotional Adventures of a Tiny Drama Creature. Puppies cry. They cry when they’re tired, confused, lonely, hungry, overstimulated, understimulated, or simply because a leaf moved in a threatening manner. If your puppy has been performing nightly serenades or daytime whimpers, take a breath.You’re not failing, and they’re not broken.This is Puppyhood: The Musical. …
Toilet training a puppy is one of those things everyone claims is easy, right up until you’re standing in the hallway at 6:17 am, holding a kitchen roll, whispering, “But we just went outside.” If your puppy seems to wee with the enthusiasm of a small garden sprinkler, you’re not alone. Welcome to the club. …
So your adorable fluffball has suddenly become a tiny landshark. Your hands look like you’ve wrestled a cactus, your kids are jumping onto the sofa like it’s shark-infested waters, and your skirting boards are… softer than they used to be. Welcome to Puppy Teething Season — the natural, chaotic, bitey phase every owner survives (just). …
Bringing home a puppy is a glorious blend of excitement, panic, tiny squeaks, and the sudden realisation that you have willingly invited a nocturnal baby gremlin into your home. Night One is the big one. It’s emotional, confusing, and occasionally damp, but with the right set-up, you’ll both get through it. Before we dive into …