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You’re Not Just Raising A Puppy—You’re Shaping A Nervous System
Puppy Behavior, Puppy Development, Puppy Training Heather Arthur 6/23/26 Puppy Behavior, Puppy Development, Puppy Training Heather Arthur 6/23/26

You’re Not Just Raising A Puppy—You’re Shaping A Nervous System

Every experience is shaping who your puppy will become. Learn why emotional regulation, confidence, and leadership matter just as much as obedience during the first year of life.

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PUPPY 101

What’s Inside

Puppy 101 follows the natural progression of raising a puppy—from selecting
the right companion to navigating the critical developmental stages that shape
the adult dog they’ll become.

PART 2

Preparing Your Home

Crates. Supplies. Routines. Boundaries.

Learn how to create an environment that promotes confidence,
predictability, and success from day one.

PART 3

The Transition Home

The first days and weeks matter. Learn how to navigate crate training,
potty training, introductions, feeding routines, and the foundation of
structure.

PART 4

Developmental Stages

Understand how puppies develop physically, emotionally, and
behaviorally—and how to adjust your expectations and
leadership accordingly.

PART 1

Choosing The Right Puppy

Temperament. Energy. Lifestyle compatibility. Breeder considerations.
Rescue Expectations.

Learn how to choose a puppy that aligns with your household, goals,
and lifestyle before brining them home.

PART 5

Training Foundations

Permission. Engagement. Following. Obedience.

Learn how to build listening skills and healthy habits that extend far
beyond commands.

BONUS VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS

Watch The Process
In Action

Puppy 101 includes step-by-step video demonstrations designed to
bring the concepts in this guide to life. Learn exactly what each day
and exercise should look like—and how to confidently implement
it with your own puppy.

• Crate Training
• Potty Training
• Sit
• Down
• Place
• Recall
• Heel
• Thresholds
• Waiting for Food

More Than A Book.

Everything You Need To Raise A Confident, Well-Mannered Adult Dog.

From choosing the right puppy to navigating adolescence, Puppy 101 provides the structure, guidance, and practical tools needed to raise a confident, well-behaved companion.

✓ Comprehensive Workbook
✓ Bonus 7-Week Training Planner
✓ Step-By-Step Video Demonstrations
✓ Real-World Guidance For Everyday Life

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Helping humans become calm, believable leaders their dogs instinctively trust.

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