29/10/2026
🐶🍼 PUPPY PARENT SURVIVAL GUIDE! 🐾
New puppy in the house? 🥹❤️ Congratulations! You’ve got yourself a best friend for life… but you might also have a few sleepless nights, chewed slippers and the occasional accident on the kitchen floor! 😂🐾
Don’t worry, we’ve got a few tips to help you survive those puppy days! 👇
🕒 1. ROUTINE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND
Regular meal times, toilet breaks, playtime and naps can help your puppy settle into their new home.
🚽 2. TOILET TRAINING TAKES TIME
Take your puppy out regularly, especially after waking up, eating and playing. Celebrate those little wins and be patient with accidents!
🧸 3. KEEP THOSE LITTLE BRAINS BUSY
Short training sessions, safe toys and age-appropriate enrichment can help keep curious puppies occupied.
🛏️ 4. MAKE THE CRATE A COSY, HAPPY PLACE! 🐾
Crate training can be a great skill for your puppy to learn! 🐶✨ Make their crate feel like a little den of their own with a comfy, safe blanket and a toy or two that’s suitable for them.
💕 Keep the door open and let your puppy explore in their own time. You can encourage them with treats, toys or praise, but never force them inside. We want them to see their crate as a safe, relaxing space where they can rest and feel secure.
🐾 Taking the time to build positive associations now can make life easier in the future, whether it’s settling at home, travelling or other situations where your dog may need to be comfortable in a crate.
😴 5. SLEEP IS IMPORTANT!
Puppies need plenty of rest to grow and develop. Make sure they have a comfortable, quiet space to relax.
🥩 6. FEED FOR GROWTH
Puppies have different nutritional needs from adult dogs, so choosing the right food from the start is so important! 🐶❤️ As you know, we’re big advocates of raw feeding, and if you’re considering raw for your pup, starting young can be a great opportunity to introduce them to it. Just make sure their diet is complete and balanced for growth, as little bodies need all the right nutrients to grow big and strong! If you need any advice we are here to help!🐾💪
🐕 7. SOCIALISATION MATTERS
Gradually introduce your puppy to new people, sounds, environments and suitable dogs in a positive, safe way.
❤️ 8. BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF!
There will be brilliant days and challenging ones. Every puppy learns at their own pace, and building a bond takes time.
Remember: they’re only little once, even when they’re stealing your socks for the tenth time today! 🧦😂