Video #15 in the Growing Our Way journey: the first proper puppy training update at home, with puzzle toys, mat work, quiet crate practice, and the small everyday steps that help a new puppy settle into family life.
What this video documents
- Using a puzzle toy and food rewards for early puppy enrichment.
- Starting calm indoor training as part of the family routine.
- Simple mat work and lure/reward practice.
- Gentle crate practice and the practical setup around a new puppy.
Why it matters
This is not a polished dog-training tutorial. It is a family record of the early attempts, routines, and small decisions that come with bringing a new puppy into the household.
Like the rest of Growing Our Way, the value is in documenting the ordinary work: learning, adjusting, and building better family systems one small step at a time.
Watch more
You can follow the full video archive on the Growing Our Way videos page, or read the written field journal on Growing Notes.