Bringing home a new puppy is one of the most exciting moments in a dog lover's life - but what happens in those first few weeks can make or break your pup's future behavior. In this episode, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and author of The ABCs of Dog Training, Penny DiLoreto, breaks down why giving your new puppy free range of the house is one of the most common - and costly - mistakes new pet parents make.

Penny shares what too much space too soon does to a puppy's developing mind, why it derails housetraining, and how simple boundaries can actually help your pup feel safer, calmer, and more confident.

Whether you're bringing home your first puppy or your fifth, this episode i packed with practical guidance you can use from day one,

I'd love to hear from you-reach out with your questions, stories, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes.

Welcome to Paws and Reflect, where we explore the heart, science, and soul of living with dogs.

I'm Penny DiLoreto - certified dog trainer, behavior specialist, and lifelong dog lover, here to help you build a calmer, kinder, more connected relationship with your dog.

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