A Gentle Daily Routine for Puppies

By Age, Not Expectation I don’t understand clocks. I understand: When my day follows a familiar rhythm, I relax.When it doesn’t, I cope. That’s the difference. 8–10 Weeks: The Very New Baby At this age, everything is new.Including you. I can usually cope with 45–60 minutes awake before I need rest again. A Day Often … Read more

If Your Puppy Hates the Crate

First, let’s clear something up. I don’t hate the crate because I’m stubborn.I hate the crate because of how it feels, not what it is. A crate can be a safe den.Or it can feel like sudden separation, pressure, and loss of choice. The difference is subtle.But my body notices it immediately. What the Crate … Read more

What Are Zoomies, Really?

Zoomies aren’t bad behaviour. They’re what happens when my body has too much information and not enough regulation. You see chaos.I feel overwhelmed. Why Puppies Get Zoomies From my side, zoomies usually happen because: Zoomies are not excess energy.They’re a release valve. Why Zoomies Often Happen at the “Worst” Times Evenings.After walks.After visitors.Right before bed. … Read more

Why Does My Puppy Eat Poo?

Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth. I don’t experience poo the way you do. You see something disgusting.I smell information. When I eat poo, I’m not trying to upset you, embarrass you, or test boundaries.I’m responding to something in my world. And that something usually makes sense from where I’m standing. First: This Is More … Read more