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When you first brought home your first puppy, you likely though you had it all figured out.

✅Calming dog bed? Check.

✅Food bowls? Check.

✅Love? All the love.
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But within days, you started to experience self-deprivation, second-guessing your choice to get a puppy, and Googling “why won’t my puppy stop biting my ankles at 2am??”

Here’s what changes everything: routine.

Puppies are creatures of habit. They may be wild and wiggly, but having a predictable daily rhythm helps them feel safe, confident, and more in control (which = fewer accidents and tantrums… for both of you 🐶).

Why Routine Matters:

• 🕒 Predictability lowers anxiety for both puppies and people.
• 🚽 Potty training gets faster when you stick to consistent times.
• 😴 Sleep improves with regular nap and bedtime cues.
• 🐾 Training sessions click better when they happen around the same time daily.

But here’s the thing: when you’re tired, overwhelmed, and can’t remember the last time you ate a meal with two hands… building a routine can feel like one more thing.

That’s exactly why we created the Ultimate Puppy Care Binder. It's a simple, printable toolkit to help you track feeding times, potty breaks, naps, training sessions, vet visits, and more.

It’s like having a calm, organized best friend whispering, “Hey, you’ve got this.”

👉 Grab your copy of the Ultimate Puppy Care Binder by clicking here. ​

3 Easy Ways to Start a Puppy Routine:

1. Set up a feeding schedule. Same times, same portions. Your pup’s digestive system will thank you.
2. Use wake-up, potty, and bedtime cues. These don’t need to be fancy. They just need to consistent.
3. Anchor play and training to meals or potty breaks. Your pup learns best when they know what’s coming next.

This doesn’t mean your day has to be military-precise. Life happens. But a loose framework gives your puppy what they crave most: structure. And it gives you back your sanity.

You’ve got this. You’re doing a great job, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.

Hope you're having a paw-some day!

PJ, The Puppy Toolbox Team

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