Before day one
Set up the crate, bowl, and potty spot
Have the basics in place before your puppy walks in the door.
For first-time puppy owners
Your puppy's first year, one week at a time.
A new puppy comes with a hundred questions and not much sleep. First Year Pup breaks the first 52 weeks into small, calm steps: one milestone and one action each week.
Free printable PDF. Takes 10 seconds to grab.
Free printable
The First 30 Days Puppy Checklist
Print it, stick it on the fridge, and tick things off. Everything you need from the week before pickup through the end of the first month.
- Before pickup dayThe gear that matters and the room setup, so day one isn't a scramble.
- Days 1 to 3: settle inA quiet start, a potty spot, and a simple routine.
- Weeks 1 to 4Routines, gentle exposure, first skills, and short alone time.
- Keep an eye onThe signs that mean it's time to call your vet.
On @firstyearpup
What you'll get every week
No cute-dog filler. Every post answers a question new owners are already asking.
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Week by week
Where your puppy is developmentally right now, plus the one thing worth doing this week.
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Fix this
Biting, potty accidents, crate crying, leash pulling, jumping. Small steps that actually help.
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Worth it or not
Honest takes on puppy gear and services, so you spend money only where it counts.
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Myth vs. fact
Quick answers to the advice everyone hands you, and whether it holds up.
A peek at the first month
Small steps, in the right order
Week 1
Book the first vet visit
Write your questions down before you go. For anything health related, your vet is the expert.
Every week
Praise the moment they get it right
Right after they finish outside, right after they sit. Timing does most of the teaching.
How we do it
Like a calm friend who's done this before
Specific, not preachy
Clear steps you can use today. No lectures, no guilt.
Positive reinforcement
Reward what you want to see. Every tip is built on that.
Your vet has the final word
We share routines and training tips, never medical advice. Health questions go to your vet.
Start with the first 30 days
Grab the free checklist, then follow along for one milestone and one action every week of your puppy's first year.