Puppies: Supporting Puppy Development: Nurturing Happy, Confident Dogs from the start.

Introduction   Bringing home a puppy is an adventure full of joy, surprises, and the occasional chewed slipper. But behind those soulful eyes is a young mind and body growing at lightning speed. In this post, we’ll explore simple yet powerful ways to support your puppy’s development—building calmness, confidence, and a lifelong bond.

A) Teething: Understanding and Managing Biting and Chewing   Puppies explore the world with their mouths—and when those baby teeth loosen and begin to fall out the pain is acute, it’s a full-blown chew fest. Offer safe chewing outlets like puppy teething rings, destruction boxes or frozen carrots. Gently redirect biting to appropriate toys, and remember: biting is not “naughty,” it's just normal. If puppy is overtired biting becomes much worse, check out how much sleep and rest puppy is getting, aim for 18 to 20 hours each day to avoid land shark injuries!

B) Feeding   A consistent feeding routine builds security and supports healthy digestion. Choose high-quality puppy food tailored to their age and breed size. Bonus tip: turning part of mealtime into a training opportunity keeps minds and tummies equally satisfied.