Puppy Basics
New to puppies? Get one short lesson by email each day for 5 days. Plain words, easy steps.
- Day 1: Potty training. When to take your puppy out, how to praise, and what to do about accidents.
- Day 2: Crate training. How to make the crate a calm, safe bed.
- Day 3: The first vet visit. What to bring and what to ask.
- Day 4: Feeding. How many meals by age, and how to change food slowly.
- Day 5: Socializing. Helping your puppy feel safe with new people, places and sounds.
Lessons follow the American Kennel Club’s puppy guides: Puppy feeding fundamentals · How to potty train a puppy · Crate training step by step · Puppy socialization · Your puppy’s first day at home. Not veterinary advice: ask your vet about your puppy.