Maybe These Moments Are the Start of Something Big

Maybe you’ve wondered if you’re doing this right.

The constant chewing, the accidents, the way your puppy seems to forget everything they learned just yesterday—it feels overwhelming. One moment, they’re sitting calmly, and the next, they’re darting around like a tornado.

You tell yourself they’re just a puppy, but there’s still that thought that lingers—what if this never changes?

But then you think about the small victories.

Like when they sat without being asked, or when they paused just long enough before jumping on you.

Those moments matter.

It’s easy to forget that raising a puppy isn’t about perfection; it’s about shaping habits through repetition. Progress doesn’t always look like what you expect. But deep down, you know it’s happening.

Each little pause, each second of calm—they’re adding up. Even if your puppy still has a lot to learn, each time they choose to listen or pause is a step forward. You can reward that. You can nurture it. It doesn’t have to be flawless.

You’ll look back one day, and these moments will be the ones that stand out—not the accidents, not the frustration, but the patience, the growth, and the bond you’re building.

So today, focus on one of those small moments. Those little wins are shaping the dog you’re raising. Keep guiding, keep rewarding, because this is just the beginning.