Puppy Guides

How to choose a crate, introduce it in five steps, how long a puppy can stay crated, getting through the first nights, and handling whining.

A simple step-by-step potty training method: how long puppies can hold it, when to take them out, handling accidents, and nighttime breaks.

How many meals a day your puppy needs at each age, how much to feed, how to time meals with potty breaks, and when to switch to adult food.

A copy-and-use hour-by-hour schedule for 8 to 12 week old puppies: potty breaks, four meals, naps and bedtime, built on AKC guidance.