Raising Happy Dogs with Sarah Hodgson The Calm Puppy Blueprint: Setting Your Dog Up for Success from Day One
Oct 1, 2025
Discover how to ensure a secure puppyhood, crucial for raising a calm and confident dog. Learn why puppies need company and how sleeping alone can lead to anxiety. Explore the impacts of sleep cycles on behavior and the connection between the central nervous system and a puppy's emotional balance. Small adjustments in their environment, like sleeping arrangements and comforting items, can prevent sleepless nights and hyperactivity. Emphasizing sleep as the cornerstone of mental health, this approach helps create a happy, well-adjusted furry family member.
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Puppies Need Social Security
- Puppies are prey animals that gain security from staying close to adults and their den.
- A "good enough puppyhood" means providing social proximity and a comforting home environment early on.
Board-And-Train Puppy Examples
- Sarah describes taking puppies from breeders to train basic skills like crate training and housebreaking.
- She notes many owners insist puppies sleep on the first floor away from the bedroom, creating problems.
Isolation Disrupts Puppy Sleep
- Puppies need others nearby to maintain regular sleep cycles and feel safe during light sleep phases.
- Isolation disrupts sleep, causing whining, barking, and anxiety-driven behaviors at night.