Practical guides, built on American Kennel Club guidance, for your puppy’s first year. Start with the daily routine, then work through the skills that make it run smoothly.
Start here
- Puppy Daily Routine: Hour-by-Hour Schedule: a copy-and-use day for 8 to 12 week old puppies, with potty breaks, meals, naps and bedtime.
Training basics
- How to Potty Train a Puppy: a simple six-step method, from timing to handling accidents and nights.
- Crate Training a Puppy: choosing a crate, introducing it in five steps, and getting through the first nights.
Feeding
- Puppy Feeding Schedule by Age: how many meals a day at each age, how much to feed, and when to switch to adult food.
Gear
- Best Hands-Free Running Leashes: what goes wrong with most running belts, what to look for, and the leashes worth considering.
Our guides are general information, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.