Puppy – Dogtation

The First 30 Days With a New Puppy: Week-by-Week Plan

A practical month-one plan that prioritizes sleep, toilet training, socialization, handling, safe independence and a strong relationship.

A day-by-day framework for sleep, toilet trips, bonding, handling and preventing overwhelm during the first week.

A practical plan for normal puppy mouthing using management, redirection, rest and reinforcement instead of conflict.

Socialization is about safe positive learning—not forcing a puppy to greet everyone and everything.

Use the crate as a predictable resting place with gradual practice rather than a place the puppy is forced to endure.