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The Good Dog Notebook

Practical dog life for real homes.

Puppy life

Toilet routines, little teeth, new experiences and your first days together.

A small brown puppy looking toward the camera — Photo: Mitchell Orr / Unsplash

A puppy potty routine that fits real life

Use everyday events, a simple log and well-timed rewards to make toilet training easier to follow.

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A puppy exploring a colourful textured ball — Photo: Caio / Pexels

When puppy biting takes over your evening

A calm way to review the situation, protect hands and make the next evening more manageable.

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Two golden retrievers exploring green grass in a sunny park — Photo: Beth Macdonald / Unsplash

Your first week with a new dog: do less, notice more

Set up a manageable homecoming without trying to teach everything at once.

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A Labradoodle walking on a lead beside its person outdoors — Photo: gabesdotphotos / Pexels

Socialisation without a crowded puppy calendar

Plan small, positive experiences while giving your puppy choice and following your vet’s advice.

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Put a little structure around it.

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