Just like us, our dogs, especially our puppies, can be sensitive to schedule changes. Whether it's a new job, going back to the office or school, or as simple as the clocks changing for daylight saving time, you may see some behaviors as your dog adjusts.
The accidents are back. The crate is the enemy. And the evenings? Chaos.
If this sounds familiar, you didn’t do anything wrong. Your whole household is adjusting, and your dog is too.
In this episode, I’m walking you through why schedule changes can affect our dogs, how to prepare when you know a change is coming, and the simple shift that can help for future unexpected changes.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why potty, crate and separation struggles often show up right after a schedule change for our puppies
- The overlooked reason your calm dog is suddenly causing chaos (hint: their energy needs to go somewhere)
- How to ease your dog into small changes with small 10-minute adjustments
- How to prepare for bigger changes, like back to school or back to the office
- What I really mean when I say “put your puppy on a schedule” (and why rigid timing can backfire)
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Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:
YNP #061: A Typical Puppy Schedule
YOUR Perfect Puppy: If you’re looking for ongoing guidance with situations like this, this episode is also a great example of the kind of real-life problem-solving we do inside YOUR Perfect Puppy, where I help you turn everyday chaos into manageable routines that work for your household.
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