Eps 138. How Challenging First Few Weeks With A New Puppy Is
From The Dynamic Dog Owner by Debbie Potter
April 14, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 138
About this episode
Debbie and Tash discuss the unexpected challenges of the first few weeks with a new puppy.
Debbie talks about the reality of bringing a new puppy home, joined by Tash for an honest and grounded conversation about why early puppyhood is so much harder than most people expect. Together they explore the deceptive ease of the first two weeks, the genuine challenges that arrive at 11 to 14 weeks, and the unrealistic timelines many owners place on milestones like toilet training and settling. Get your 3 Day Free Trial at The Potter Pawcademy - Start Now! https://potter-pawcademy.mn.co/plans/1820577?bundle_token=01b2cc425e6324dc8f034beb4fc55837&utm_source=manual Get our emails - https://mailchi.mp/potterpaws.co.uk/jointhelist
People in this episode
Host: Debbie Potter
Guest: Tash
Topics covered
- puppy training
- early puppyhood challenges
- toilet training
- puppy milestones
- pet ownership
Keywords
- new puppy
- puppy challenges
- puppy training timeline
- toilet training
- puppy milestones
Sponsors
The Potter Pawcademy
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