New Puppy Prep: How to Get Your Home and Life Ready

[@brianstauffacher]

👍👍 A TIP YOU WON'T REGRET... (what I learned from Michele and her team in the online course).. something I did with my new Maltese puppy. From the moment I brought her home, at least twice a week, I carried her into her future grooming salon. Let her watch all the dogs run around. Listen to the noises and smell the smells. The groomers would wash their hands and hold Luna and love on her. Same thing with her future vet clinic. Carried her in. Let her experience everything and the staff. They would love on her and play with Luna also. And these are just 5 minute little sessions. By the time she had her first Veterinary appointment and Grooming appointment, she was so excited. As everything was wildly familiar. Don't forget to pop some treats in your pup's mouth while you are doing this. And praise them. That positive Association will last a lifetime. To this day, her two favorite places to go are the veterinary clinic and the groomers. She could stay there all day long.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Awesome tip, Brian! We call those "Victory Visits" and it's a great way to expose your dog to potentially scary things but make it a positive experience!

[@susanasarnacki3372]

i'm so happy with all the tips she gives out!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks! We love helping puppy parents like you!

[@peghubbard7147]

My pup is now two years old, and thanks to the help from Michele and HTTADD, she is a joy in our lives. I've had dogs for years and wanted to "brush up" for this new pup -- I can't express how much help I got from Michele and her team! I'd learned those old alpha dog/be the pack leader concepts, and how I wish I'd known with my earlier dogs what I know today! No yelling, no punishment, no fear on either my part or my dog's -- we just started right off building a lasting relationship based on positive reinforcement, love and great training. And I know I've learned more than my puppy -- she isn't perfect, but she's perfectly wonderful to us! If you're looking to bring home a puppy in the future or soon, this is the right place to start!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for your kind words, Peg! We have really enjoyed working with you and Bitsy and seeing such a strong bond develop through training!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching, and congrats on the new furry member of your family! 🐶When are you bringing your puppy home? Do you have a name yet?

[@denisedavidson193]

We have had Kobi for 3 weeks now and I can say this is a labour of love he has settled well, but getting to grips with toilet training. Using your New Puppy Starter Kit...thanks for the videos 📹 😍

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Awesome 👍, keep up the good work. Let us know if you need any help!

[@brianstauffacher]

Thanks!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thank you so much for your support, Brian! We really appreciate it!

[@cyndeemc]

We are picking up Mia, our 4th Shih Tzu puppy, this Saturday. It’s amazing how much I’ve forgotten, and how much I never knew! Tome to binge your fantastic videos!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are so glad you are here, getting all kinds of great info before Mia comes home!

[@bdsbethypoo]

My rough collie puppy will join us at the end of this month at ten weeks old. We are so excited! Thanks for the video. I had never heard of the pheromone gadget and will look into it. I have already sent the Snuggle Puppy to the breeder to get mom’s scent infused. My sister-in-law recommended it as it was a great help when she got her golden retriever puppy.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Congrats on the new member of your family, Beth! We bet you are getting SO excited for the end of the month to come. It sounds like you have taken some amazing first steps on preparing for your pup. Kudos to you! We are already so proud. Make sure to grab our free New Puppy Starter Kit too! It's full of lessons, tips and worksheets that will help when your pup first comes home. Grab it here: howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@brianstauffacher]

😊 I still love relearning some of the basics even though my puppy is a little older now.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks Brian, we appreciate the dedication to Luna's training ❤

[@jackofnotrades4350]

Michele, just want to say thank you for your continued hard work with this channel. My wife and I are 2 new first time puppy owners. Our Griffon appreciates your advice as well ;) 🐾

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks so much for commenting! We are so happy to help you on your puppy raising journey!

[@MD-cu6wq]

Thank you, I had a yorkie for 18 years and now getting a Biewer. I have not had a pup for all this time - we are pre-digital era; and there is so much new and structured information available👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Learning and filling the gaps is exciting❤️

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are so glad you are enjoying the content!

[@hootowlhomeschool1847]

Hoping to bring home a Scottish terrier puppy in April or May this year! This channel is SUPER helpful as we haven’t had a puppy before (although I grew up with several Scotties). It’s going to be really different for me being in the “mom” seat rather than the kid! 😂 Hubby & I have 4 kiddos (9,7,4&2) and homeschool. Looking forward to many more great videos to help me tackle the prep before puppy-time! Thanks Michelle! ❤🎉

[@hootowlhomeschool1847]

Forgot the name! 😂 Our girls want to name her Lucy. ❤

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

This is so exciting! You can incorporate some of your new puppy raising info into your homeschool! Raising a new generation of knowledgeable dog owners is a great plan!

[@hootowlhomeschool1847]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Exactly!! It’s really important for us to learn responsibility and compassion for a little fur baby. We’ve already got chores staked out for who feeds, who walks, who picks up the poo. 😂❤️👍🏼And once puppy is settled, she’ll never be in want of a playmate. ❤️

[@sarahspence1562]

Our soon to be puppy is only 2 weeks old. Lots of time for me to prepare. We've named him Huey. I've even signed up for a canine behaviour training diploma as I like to know as much as possible before I do anything ❤️

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's excellent that you've been doing great puppy raising research before Huey comes home! You're in the right place to learn a lot!

[@camillakjhr]

We have about four weeks to go before or little whippet puppy is coming home, we have already done a decent amount of puppy-proofing, making sure all cables and things that are tempting to chew - but not allowed to - are out of the way. We have also started shopping, we have definitely gone overboard, but we knew that would happen. I can't wait to go visit our puppy for the second time later this week. We're considering to bring the snuggle puppy, if it gets here in time, to really have the time to get all of that mom- and litter scent on it.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Wow it sounds like you're really soaking in all the great puppy info! Hopefully that Snuggle Puppy arrives in time. But even if you get mama's scent on it when you pick up your puppy, that'll be fine!

[@lauramakesvideoessays]

Thank you so much for your videos! We are bringing home our new puppy this coming Tuesday, and as first time owners, we have been binging your videos to help prepare. His name is Charlie :)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You are so welcome! Congrats on your new little pup, Charlie ❤

[@mpowers9405]

I’m bringing home my puppy in two weeks. She is a standard poodle. She will be 12 weeks old when we bring her home. I’m very excited!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's great that you're doing puppy raising research before she comes home!

[@foxie8638]

I'm feeling overwhelmed and I don't have plan to get a puppy until November ahahahah x'D I'm a former cats owner. I've train my cats a lot of rules and tricks to do but... this is such a new world!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It is a whole new world but if you've trained cats you can re-use a lot of your skills! We are here for you if you get frustrated or not sure what to do with your canine!

[@tinamitchell5205]

Do you have a video on how to introduce a new puppy to their older brother or sister. I want a positive experience for both fur babies.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for asking! Check out this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHWufKx5icmLaqs

[@lorrainethompson8326]

Picking my new baby up Around the 25th of January. Think her name will be Shadow. I can't wait!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Congratulations 🎉, what breed is Shadow?

[@rosehayhurst7688]

I'm getting a puppy in three weeks❤❤😮😮

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

So exciting! You're in the right place for some great advice!

[@loriadler8384]

Thank you so very much for this information I am getting my puppy in 2 days. Her name is Gretta

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

How exciting! This is great timing for this video!

[@sarajoyce09]

What are we supposed to use in the crate if you recommend no bed? Also you don't recommend pee pee pads, what should we use in the pen? Thank you 🙂

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We recommend no bedding at all in the crate while the puppy is young. As long as the crate has the plastic flooring, the puppy will be just fine on the floor. They lay on floors by choice many times! You can use a piece of linoleum or a high chair mat under the puppy pen to prevent damage to your floors, but not anything fabric or anything designed to encourage a potty break.

[@brianstauffacher]

🐶🐶 the most wonderful and beneficial thing you can do for a new puppy is enroll in her online course called "30 days to puppy perfection". Preferably before you even bring your puppy home. It's a small price to pay. Cheaper than one trip to the pet store to buy a few supplies, toys, and some food. And it will set the stage for the rest of pups life to creating a successful and happy dog. And happy owners. A new puppy is a 15-year commitment. And if you go through the course before bringing your puppy home, there will be no surprises. You will be 10 steps ahead of the puppy at every moment. Will be the best experience you've had in your life. And I know this from experience myself!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks so much for your kind words, Brian! We are so happy to see the strong bond you and Luna share, and we are happy to be a part of your work together. You gave some great advice!

[@arshjotkaur4715]

While training my puppy to spin she just sits and moves her head around and when i say her down and lure her with the treat she just stands and tries to eat the treat off my hand on ground , i mean she doesn't lay down ....so please tell me what should i do to train my puppy well?

[@arshjotkaur4715]

One more thing : she is almost eleven weeks old Pomeranian.... I've just started to train her

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It sounds like she's not so sure what you'd like her to do. We can teach you how to teach those tricks in our online course. Oftentimes there are subtle changes to your body posture, treat delivery or timing that can make a big difference. Here are a few tips to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b32UeKaKadmqb9U

[@arshjotkaur4715]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thankyou 🤗

[@brianstauffacher]

Thanks!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You're awesome, Brian! Thanks so much!