13 Differences Between First Time And Experienced Pup Parents

You may think you’re ready to raise your first puppy on your own, but no matter how prepared you are it’s going to be one crazy, emotional, furry, pee-filled rollercoaster. Take my own experience with my first puppy Mads for example: Mads peed on my roommates, got stuck under my couch and whined for 4 hours straight, and that was just his first night. Raising a puppy is like most things in life, and with practice you can go from puppy newbie to a seasoned pup pro who’s ready to handle whatever inconveniently placed doggy vom gets in your way.

1. Getting ready for your furry new family member:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

2. Puppy Proofing The House:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

3. Pup’s first night at home:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

4. Your puppy wakes you up at 2am and won’t stop vomiting:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

5. Capturing those adorable puppy moments:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro
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6. Leaving your pup in the hands of friends for the weekend:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

7. Potty training your pup:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

8. Taking your pup to obedience class:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

9. First trip to the vet:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

10. Taking your pup outside in the cold for a walk:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

11. When they start losing their puppy teeth:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

12.When the chewing begins:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

13. The one thing that doesn’t change, whether it’s your first pup or your millionth, the amount you love your pup:
First Time Pup Parent

Seasoned Pup Pro

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