How to Build Routines, Boundaries & Connection From Day One
Bringing home a new dog is exciting — and overwhelming. The New Dog Blueprint is a step-by-step guide designed to help you start strong by creating structure, clarity, and calm from the very beginning. Instead of rushing into freedom, affection, and training overwhelm, this guide shows you how to intentionally build routines and expectations that support a healthy, lasting relationship with your dog.
This isn’t a rigid rulebook — it’s a practical, realistic blueprint you can return to as your dog settles in, grows, and shows you who they truly are.
How to prepare your home and environment for a smooth transition
What to do (and what to avoid) in the first 48 hours with your new dog
How to handle affection, introductions, and socialization with intention
Which skills to train first — and why they matter more than tricks
How to build calm routines around kennel training, food, thresholds, and leash work
How to set boundaries that create trust, confidence, and connection
New dog owners who want to start right instead of fixing problems later
Rescue or adoption families navigating the transition period
Owners who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want a clear plan
Anyone who believes structure and love should work together, not against each other
If you want more than a “honeymoon phase” — and are ready to build a relationship that lasts — the New Dog Blueprint gives you the foundation to do exactly that.
This guide is designed for dogs that are 5 months and older. If you are getting a new dog that is less than 5 months old, check out Kait’s Guide For All Things Puppy.
*digital guides and downloads are non-refundable.
How to Build Routines, Boundaries & Connection From Day One
Bringing home a new dog is exciting — and overwhelming. The New Dog Blueprint is a step-by-step guide designed to help you start strong by creating structure, clarity, and calm from the very beginning. Instead of rushing into freedom, affection, and training overwhelm, this guide shows you how to intentionally build routines and expectations that support a healthy, lasting relationship with your dog.
This isn’t a rigid rulebook — it’s a practical, realistic blueprint you can return to as your dog settles in, grows, and shows you who they truly are.
How to prepare your home and environment for a smooth transition
What to do (and what to avoid) in the first 48 hours with your new dog
How to handle affection, introductions, and socialization with intention
Which skills to train first — and why they matter more than tricks
How to build calm routines around kennel training, food, thresholds, and leash work
How to set boundaries that create trust, confidence, and connection
New dog owners who want to start right instead of fixing problems later
Rescue or adoption families navigating the transition period
Owners who feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want a clear plan
Anyone who believes structure and love should work together, not against each other
If you want more than a “honeymoon phase” — and are ready to build a relationship that lasts — the New Dog Blueprint gives you the foundation to do exactly that.
This guide is designed for dogs that are 5 months and older. If you are getting a new dog that is less than 5 months old, check out Kait’s Guide For All Things Puppy.
*digital guides and downloads are non-refundable.
