The First 30 Days: Complete Training Plan for Your New Dog — A Force-Free, Day-by-Day System for Puppies and Rescues

You just brought a new dog home. Maybe they're a bouncy eight-week-old puppy. Maybe they're a two-year-old rescue with a history you'll never fully know. Either way, the first thirty days will shape your dog's behavior and trust for the rest of their life.

The First 30 Days gives you a complete, day-by-day plan grounded in positive reinforcement and aligned with AVSAB, AAHA, and CCPDT guidelines. No prong collars. No shock collars. No alpha rolls. Just science-based methods that build trust, clear communication, and a lifelong bond.

Starting with the two-week shutdown for rescue decompression, you'll progress through Week 1 (crate training, potty protocol, Name Game), Week 2 (Sit, Down, Come, Leave It, Touch), Week 3 (leash conditioning, "Be a Tree," Wait at doors, Default Settle), and Week 4 (outdoor proofing, polite greetings, the Café Test). Part VI troubleshoots shutdown dogs, over-excited dogs, housetraining, resource guarding, and separation anxiety — with clear guidance on when to call a professional.

Includes printable training logs, potty logs, an equipment checklist, and a 30-day plan-at-a-glance. Whether you have a puppy or an adult rescue, this is the foundation.