🐾 Module 1: Welcome to PuppyhoodWhat to Expect (and Why It’s Totally Normal to Feel a Little Lost)
💬 Welcome MessageIf you're here, congratulations — you've just welcomed a tiny, adorable chaos gremlin into your life. You're likely a mix of happy, tired, a little confused, and secretly wondering whether your puppy is part velociraptor.
You're not alone.
This module is all about helping you feel grounded and clear about what’s normal, what’s not, and what truly matters during these early days.
🧠 What’s Going On in That Puppy Brain?Puppies are born into the world completely dependent — and develop rapidly, both physically and emotionally. Here’s a rough breakdown of what you’re working with:
🐾 Your Real Job Right Now
Focus on connection, clarity, and keeping your cool (even when your socks are being eaten… again).
🔁 Normalize the ChaosCommon puppy “issues” that are totally normal:
🧘♀️ You Matter TooPuppy parenting can be exhausting. You might feel:
We’ll take it one step at a time — short sessions, small wins, and lots of grace.
📝 Reflection Journal (Optional Prompts)
💬 Welcome MessageIf you're here, congratulations — you've just welcomed a tiny, adorable chaos gremlin into your life. You're likely a mix of happy, tired, a little confused, and secretly wondering whether your puppy is part velociraptor.
You're not alone.
This module is all about helping you feel grounded and clear about what’s normal, what’s not, and what truly matters during these early days.
🧠 What’s Going On in That Puppy Brain?Puppies are born into the world completely dependent — and develop rapidly, both physically and emotionally. Here’s a rough breakdown of what you’re working with:
- 8~12 weeks: learning what’s safe vs scary
- 12~16 weeks: critical socialization window
- 16~24 weeks: confidence begins to build OR wobble
- 5~6 months+: adolescence starts (hello selective hearing)
🐾 Your Real Job Right Now
- Build trust through consistency and gentle structure
- Provide safe, positive exposure to the world
- Begin laying the groundwork for communication
- Prevent big problems from developing down the line
Focus on connection, clarity, and keeping your cool (even when your socks are being eaten… again).
🔁 Normalize the ChaosCommon puppy “issues” that are totally normal:
- Biting and nipping (they’re learning!)
- Zoomies, wild moods, and crashing after
- Inconsistent potty habits
- Sudden fear of seemingly random things
- Separation stress or clinginess
🧘♀️ You Matter TooPuppy parenting can be exhausting. You might feel:
- Frustrated
- Guilty
- Overwhelmed
- Like you’re not doing it “right”
We’ll take it one step at a time — short sessions, small wins, and lots of grace.
📝 Reflection Journal (Optional Prompts)
- What’s surprised you most about puppy life so far?
- What’s one thing your puppy is doing well — even if it seems small?
- What kind of relationship do you hope to build with your dog over time?