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Printable puppy handbook

The First 90 Days: New Puppy Handbook

A calm, practical handbook for your first 90 days with a new puppy: routines, potty and crate training, socialization, feeding, health basics, and foundation training, using reward-based methods only.

  • 38 pages
  • 15 chapters
  • 7 printable worksheets
  • US Letter PDF
  • Reward-based methods only
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What's inside

15 chapters for the first 90 days

38 pages in US Letter size, reward-based methods only. Here is what the chapters cover.

  1. Before your puppy comes home

    Supplies, room-by-room puppy-proofing, and a safe rest area.

  2. The first 48 hours

    The ride home, the first night, and keeping things quiet and predictable.

  3. A daily routine that can flex

    Sample schedules by age, from 8 weeks to 6 months.

  4. Potty training without punishment

    Timing, signals, rewards, and calm accident cleanup.

  5. Crate training as a safe skill

    A step-by-step introduction.

  6. Socialization before full vaccination

    Low-risk exposure and reading your puppy's body language.

  7. Six foundation skills

    Name, sit, down, come, leave it, and loose-leash basics.

  8. Normal puppy behavior

    Nipping, chewing, whining, and zoomies, and how to redirect them.

  9. Feeding and food safety

    Choosing a puppy food, treats, and foods your dog must never eat.

  10. Health basics

    What to discuss with your vet, and warning signs that need a call right away.

  11. Grooming and handling

    Nails, teeth, ears, and brushing.

  12. Milestones and a troubleshooting FAQ

Who it's for

Is the Handbook right for you?

A good fit if

  • You're bringing home a puppy aged roughly 8 to 16 weeks, or you just did.
  • It's your first puppy, or your first in a long time, and the advice online keeps contradicting itself.
  • You want reward-based training, without punishment.
  • You like having a plan on paper: a daily schedule, a potty log, a socialization tracker.

Not the right fit for

  • A replacement for your vet. The health chapter helps you know what to ask and when to call. Medical questions go to your own vet.
  • Serious behavior problems, such as aggression or intense fear. Those need hands-on help from your vet or a qualified behavior professional.
  • Owners of grown dogs. It's written for the puppy months, with sample schedules from 8 weeks to 6 months.
  • Anyone looking for correction-based or "alpha" methods. We use reward-based methods only.
Our approach

How we make our guides

Built from published guidance

We work from the published guidance of veterinary and animal behavior organizations such as the AVMA, AAHA, AVSAB, WSAVA, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. We name them as sources only. They have not reviewed or endorsed our guides.

Reward-based only

Every training section teaches your puppy what to do, using rewards. No punishment and no outdated "alpha" ideas.

Your vet has the final word

The handbook explains the basics and the questions worth asking. Medical questions go to your own vet.

What we won't do

We won't promise results, invent reviews, or suggest that any organization stands behind us. If something in a guide doesn't help, the 14-day money-back guarantee covers you.

FAQ

Questions before you buy

What format is it, and can I print it?

A PDF in US Letter size: 38 pages across 15 chapters, with 7 printable worksheets. You can read it on screen and print the worksheets, or the whole handbook, at home.

Can I read it on my phone or tablet?

Yes. It's a PDF, so it opens on any phone, tablet, or computer.

What happens after I buy?

Checkout is handled by Polar. As soon as you pay, you get instant access to the download, and Polar emails you an order confirmation with your receipt and the download. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, check your Promotions and Spam folders, or write to us at [email protected].

Is anything shipped to me?

No. It's a digital download only. Nothing is mailed.

What if it isn't right for me?

Every guide has a 14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Email [email protected] within 14 days of purchase with the email address you used at checkout, and we'll arrange a full refund. Details are in our Refund Policy.

Can I share it with friends?

The guides are for your personal, non-commercial use, so please don't share, resell, or republish the files. If you run a rescue, breeding, or training business and want to give them to clients, email us about partner terms.

Who handles payment and sales tax?

Polar, our checkout provider, is the merchant of record. It processes the payment securely and handles sales tax. Prices are in US dollars.

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38 pages, 15 chapters, and 7 printable worksheets for the first 90 days.

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