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Puppy Transition Guide and Reference Library

Module 1: Preparing Ahead

Settling Your Puppy In and Planning the First Two Months

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2) PREPARING FOR TYPICAL PUPPY BEHAVIORS

What you wait for you get more of

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3) SOCIALIZATION

Learn about fear periods, how to supervise play, and risks with doggy day care and dog parks.

Module 2: Managing Your Puppy's Space

Foundations for raising a confident, well-behaved puppy

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5) ESSENTIAL PUPPY RAISING TOOLS

Different tools to help instill good behaviors 

Module 3: Surviving the First Month

Creating Good Habits

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6) CRATE TRAINING

Separate confinement training from independence training

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8) ADDRESSING TYPICAL PUPPY BEHAVIORS

Good manners are taught, not outgrown

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