New puppy? The first 30 days decide a lot.

Who this course is for

You are picking up a puppy from a breeder, or you just did. Right now they do not know their name, do not know where the bathroom is, and will try to eat your shoes. All normal, and all fixable fast if you start right. This is the course I wish every breeder could hand to every family: how to set up the house, get through the first 72 hours, socialize without overwhelming, handle biting and sleep, keep kids and resident pets safe, and teach the first four skills from our Level 1 class. Heather Pohlman, owner and head trainer, Mystic Paws Academy

In about an hour you will know how to

Twenty short lessons, 10 minutes or less, in the order your puppy needs them. Plus 7 Days Through Your Dog's Eyes, included.

  • Set up a double confinement system so your puppy is never loose and unsupervised

  • Potty train with a schedule that works, and survive the first night

  • Socialize the right way before the window closes, without the pet store

  • Handle biting, sleep, kids, and the resident dog or cat, and teach the first four Level 1 skills

  • Get 7 Days Through Your Dog's Eyes, our one game a day course, plus your dog's printable User Manual, both included free

Course curriculum

    1. Included: 7 Days Through Your Dog's Eyes

    2. Welcome, Puppy Parent

    3. How to Use This Course

    4. Before Pickup Day: Your Shopping List

    1. Double Confinement: Set Up the House Before the Puppy

    2. The Car Ride Home and the First Night

    3. Potty Training That Works

    4. Crate and Pen: A Den, Not a Jail

    1. Socialization Is Not "Meet Everyone"

    2. Biting, Mouthing, and the Shark Phase

    3. Sleep, and Why an Overtired Puppy Is a Bad Puppy

    1. Child Safety: The Rules That Keep Everyone Safe

    2. Introducing Your Puppy to the Resident Dog

    3. Introducing Your Puppy to Cats and Small Pets

    1. Game 1: Teach Your Puppy Their Name

    2. Game 2: The One Word That Makes Training Easy

    3. Game 3: A Puppy Who Settles on Their Own Spot

    4. Game 4: Touch, and Getting Ready for the Vet

    1. Your Puppy's First 30 Days: A Checklist

    2. Level 1 Online with Your Breeder Discount

    3. Tell Us About Your Puppy

    4. Download: Through My Dog's Eyes User Manual

About this course

  • Free
  • 22 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Questions puppy parents ask

  • My breeder sent me here. Is it really free?

    Yes. The course is free for every puppy family. Your breeder may also have given you a code for 25% off Level 1 Online when you are ready.

  • How long do I have?

    90 days. Most families finish the reading in the first two weeks and use the games for the rest of the month.

  • When should we start real training?

    Now. The socialization window closes around 14 to 16 weeks, so the last chapter explains Level 1 Online and your NEWPUP discount. Reply to any of our emails if you would rather do Level 1 in person in Crystal Lake.

  • What is 7 Days Through Your Dog's Eyes?

    Our seven day course that teaches you to see the world the way your dog does: one ten minute lesson and one easy game a day. It is included with this course for the full 90 days, and on Day 22 you fill in your dog's printable Through My Dog's Eyes User Manual. My emails will tell you exactly when to start it. After the first two weeks, once potty and sleep are on track.

Your puppy is learning right now. Make it count.

Free, 90 days of access, works on your phone. Includes 7 Days Through Your Dog's Eyes and your puppy's User Manual. Puppy families get 25% off Level 1 Online with code NEWPUP.

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