Puppyhood is a period of rapid physical growth and cognitive development. To give your puppy a healthy start, it’s imperative to support their systemic (or whole-body) health.

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already asked yourself the big question: “Am I ready to be a dog parent?”

In addition to their daily nutritional intake, did you know one of the most impactful ways to keep your puppy happy, healthy, and meeting pivotal developmental milestones is by simply letting them catch zzz’s?

Many first-time puppy parents experience a feeling of dread when it comes to potty training (sometimes referred to as house training) their young puppy. Understandably so, it can be time consuming and a bit messy!

Unsurprisingly, dogs' primary love language seems to be food. As most dog parents learn, treats are a great motivator when training a puppy, and food positively reinforces behaviors or tasks we’d like our dogs to complete, daily. With this inherent canine food obsession, however, comes the possibility that your dog might sink their teeth into something on the dreaded “never-feed list.”