You did the work.
You read every book,
watched every video,
made the lists,
bought the supplies.
You had all your ducks in a row.
And then the puppy came home, and those ducks went swimming in every direction.
If you’re sitting there thinking “I knew this was coming, so why is it still so hard?”, you’re not alone.
Knowing what to do and actually doing it at 2 am or while your puppy chews your good shoe are two completely different monsters.
Feeling lost after all that preparation doesn’t mean you did it wrong. It means you’re human.
In this episode, I talk about why all that research doesn’t always show up when you need it, and the simple things you can set up now to give yourself a little breathing room when it all leaves your brain.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why knowing the information and applying it in the moment are two different skills
- The two big reasons preparation falls apart once the puppy is home (and neither one is your fault)
- How to prepare so you can buy yourself time when you forget what you're supposed to do.
- How a “new” toy or a frozen Kong can give you the pause you need to take a breath
- The potty emergency setup that saves you from scrambling for shoes and a leash
- How to tell when preparing for a puppy has crossed into overdoing it
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If you're ready for full personalized support in raising your new puppy I'd love for you to join YOUR Perfect Puppy, my 4-week online course designed to teach new puppy owners the skills and knowledge needed to raise a happy and well-behaved dog, covering topics from basic cues and potty training to building a relationship of trust and respect. Check out all the details here.
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