YNP #103: Your Puppy’s First Night Home

Wondering what to do on your puppy’s first night home?

You’re bringing your new puppy home, you’re excited, you’ve got everything ready, and you already have great plans on how your new puppy will fit right into your family.

But wait, do I know what to do that first night?

Maybe you’re coming home late and don’t have much time to make them feel safe and comfortable before bedtime.

You’re probably wondering:Where should my puppy sleep that first night?Do I put them in the crate even if I haven’t introduced it yet?Is it okay not to use the crate?

No worries, in this episode, I walk you through exactly what to do that very first night.

Note: If you’ve watched my three part series: The 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home, this episode fits into Phase 02: Settle In.

Whether you’ve been preparing for weeks or just thought of it now (we’ve all been there!), you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what to do, and what you don’t need to worry about (yet!).

In this episode I talk about:

• What to expect for your puppy’s first night home.
• Where crate training and potty training fits in.
• Where your puppy should sleep that first night.
• What you can do to make them more comfortable without overwhelming them.
• What else you should be prepared for.

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Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:

The 3 Phases to Bringing Your New Puppy Home: Getting a new puppy is exciting but overwhelming. This free three part video series will help you know how to Prepare, how long to let your puppy Settle In, and when it’s time to Get to Work.

Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy: Know exactly what to do when to help potty training feel easier with quicker results. It includes a tracker to help you find patterns and prevent accidents.

YOUR New Puppy: My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs. Includes live support from me so you don’t have to do this alone!

What’s Next?

Feeling a little unsure about what to do next with your new puppy? You’re not doing anything wrong!

You’re just a human trying to raise a dog.

That’s exactly why I created YOUR Perfect Puppy — my digital program that gives you a clear plan to follow and direct support from me every step of the way. From potty training and basic cues to building trust and confidence, we’ll cover everything you need to raise your well-mannered dog with less stress and more joy.

And because puppyhood doesn’t stop after four weeks, you’ll also get ongoing access to Playtime Paws Academy — my membership community with weekly live calls, a private forum, and an entire library of enrichment activities to help you navigate real-life challenges as they come up.

Click here to check out YOUR Perfect Puppy. I’d love to support you through this journey.