Free Guide
Your Puppy’s First 30 Days:
A Week-by-Week Guide
by June Collins, ABCDT Certified Dog Trainer
Your Puppy’s First 30 Days:
The first 30 days shape everything. This free guide walks you through exactly
what to do, week by week, so you can raise a puppy who feels safe, confident, and connected to you from the very beginning.
What’s Inside
- Week 1- Decompress and connect. Your puppy just left everything familiar. Give them time to land.
- Week 2 — Gentle, Curious Exploration
Always aim to make each new experience a positive one for your puppy. If your puppy seems scared or uneasy, calmly take them out of the situation. When your puppy looks to you for comfort, stay calm and reassuring. They’ll take cues from your energy. Gentle, intentional exposure to sounds, surfaces, people, and new environments at their own pace.
- Week 3 — Intentional, Mindful Socialization – Expanding socialization the right way, including other dogs, handling, and new places. Quality over quantity.
- Week 4 — Confidence & Integration –This week is about confidence. You’re not introducing new things; you’re letting them practice, such as building real-world confidence through repetition and short leash walks.
- First Vet Visit — What to bring, what to expect, and the questions every new puppy owner should ask.
These first few weeks are a gift. Download the guide now to support your puppy every step of the way. Take a breath and remember, you do not have to be perfect—just intentional. Your puppy is counting on you, and you are more ready than you think.
What’s Inside
- Week-by-week socialization milestones for the first 30 days
- First vet visit prep and what to ask your veterinarian
