Introduction: You kidnapped your puppy from another planet
Part 1: Nesting. Your mindset: choose to love this moment
Your village: build it beforehand
Your setup: create a puppy apartment
Part 2: The first week. The first day: keep it simple
Sleeping arrangements: yes, you can sleep with your new puppy
Potty trainiing: focus now, so your puppy can learn fast
Puppy biting: survive sharp teeth by planning for them
The leash: why doesn't my puppy want a walk?
Crying: it's lonely to be somebody's new puppy
The crate: make it a happy place
Picking up puppy: Avoid the surprise-swoop-squeeze
Part 3: Housemates. Puppies and little kids: heaven! (oh.. and hell)
Puppies and canine siblings: help your adult dog like the new puppy
Puppies and cats: create a peaceable kingdom
Puppies and spouses: get on the same page
Part 4: Socialization. The puppy shot dilemma: get out there, but be smart
People, places, and things: teach that 'new' is not scary
Other dogs: build your pup a friendly canine world
Body language: learn to spot these subtle clues
Narrating planet human: talk to your puppy
Puppy friends: plan and supervise great playdates
Part 5: Behavior. Beyond training: five key themes for great behavior
The golden rule: catch your puppy doing something right
A plea for empathy: stop saying no
Essential enrichment: let dogs be dogs
Quick thinking: when puppy absolutely must 'drop it'
Part 6: Training. Rewards-based learning: train with fun, not fear
The reinforcer : use your puppy's food hierarchy ladder
The basics: how to teach a cue
Your training vibe: posture, tone, and mindset matter
Your cues: when puppy 'doesn't listen'
Trick training: spin your way to happy learning
Everyday practice: find the time in routine moments
Pulling on leash: move your dog with your brain, not your brawn
Group training class: five survival tips
Part 7: Being a great owner. Quality of life: five common mistakes
Medical care: get the most out of vet visits
The importance of agency: how to answer 'May I pet your dog?'
A final thought: let go of the vision so you can meet your actual dog
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