06/30/2025
I think (as a trainer) this is one of the top reasons people get so anxious about their puppies — because they are babies and they expect them to be adults. Puppy time is such a short amount of time! Let them be puppies and enjoy the journey. Yes, it’s frustrating and challenging, but it’s also so rewarding and so much fun. 😊
Early preparation and support can be key. Working with a positive reinforcement trainer who has experience with puppies will help you successfully navigate puppyhood!!!
A baby animal is a baby animal. They are still developing, figuring out their world and societal expectations.
They need to feel safe, being alone is scary, not knowing what’s happening from one moment to the next is scary.
We accept this in human children. We have a better understanding of what’s expected although we can never prepare. But do we go in with these expectations and anything that doesn’t meet them is a bonus.
With puppies we are surprised, feel like there’s something wrong and often question what is happening. If we all went in with the same idea that this is a life changing, challenging but very rewarding journey, we might see better choices when bringing home our pups.
