Bringing a puppy home is exciting, emotional, and often overwhelming. Many new guardians feel pressure to start training straight away, to teach commands, build manners, and “get things right” from day one.
But what if the most important learning in those first weeks has nothing to do with sit, stay, or recall?
In this week’s episode of Paws and Pawsitivity, I talk about what experienced trainers notice early on that later shows up in behaviour cases, and why emotional safety, predictability, and feeling secure matter far more than obedience in the early days.
We explore why rushing training can sometimes create problems down the line, how puppies learn whether the world is safe or unpredictable, and why control-based thinking can quietly undermine confidence. If you’ve ever worried you weren’t doing enough with your puppy, this episode may bring a huge sense of relief.
This episode is especially helpful if you’re raising a puppy, planning to bring one home, or supporting an adolescent or adult dog who struggles with settling, independence, or coping with change.
If this episode resonates, please consider sharing it with another new puppy guardian, and if you need personalised support, you can book online training sessions with me via Pawfect Training Academy.
If you’re ready to level up your dog’s training and unlock their full potential, hit that play button and join me for this exciting episode of Paws and Pawsitivity! 🐾
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