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Practical guides on dog care, training, safety, and adoption.
Start here: New Dog Journey
A step-by-step series for the first 30 days with your new dog (decompression, routines, training basics, and safety).
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Step 9: The First 30 Days (Decompression + the 3–3–3 Rule)
Dog Enrichment 101: Easy Activities (Including Frozen Treats) to Keep Your Dog Busy
Dog Paw Care Basics: Protect Pads From Hot Pavement, Salt, and Dry Weather
Step 10: Long-Term Success (habits, enrichment, health, community)
Step 8: The First Week Schedule (sleep, potty, alone time, routines)
Step 7: Bringing Your Dog Home (First 24 Hours Plan)
Dog Harness Safety: How to Fit a Harness for Secure Walks (Beginner Guide)
Step 6: Meet-and-Greet + Questions to Ask (and Red Flags)
Step 5: How to Find a Dog (Shelters, Rescues, Foster Networks, Listings)
Step 4: Supplies Checklist (What You Actually Need Before Day 1)
Step 3: Prep Your Home (Room-by-Room Setup + Safety)
Step 2: Choose the Right Dog for Your Home (energy, size, temperament)
Dog Grooming Basics: A Beginner-Friendly Checklist (Simple Weekly Routine)
Start Here: New Dog Journey (Checklist + Timeline)
