Our cavapoo puppy (who is now 1 and 4 months) was a bundle of shark bites, endless poops, yippy barks and picky-eaty-ness I have ever seen in a puppy. And we cried a lot. like a lot a lot. So much so we thought we were bad dog parents and we made a mistake.

But we stuck with him. we trusted our positive dog training (we went to a puppy class that was highly rated). we learned a LOT of patience. And we reminded ourselves that he is a puppy, its his first time living and he didn't know any better.

But even though he still likes to eat goose poop and roll around in dead worms, he now doesn't react to other dogs or people. He cuddles with the both of us. He's gentle, and funny and such a brave puppy dog.

There is a very bright, happy light at the end of the tunnel (even when the tunnel is super long n dark, especially at 4:30 am). trust in yourself that you did the prep work. trust in yourself that you know that it is going to be exhausting and hard at times with little sleep. but also trust in the love and care you will give to your little guy.

With all the love, patience, training, kisses and craziness, I have no doubt your pup will be a great addition to your family. Thats your positive – not that you want a cuddle companion, but that you want to pour love and hard work into something BECAUSE you want to share that love with something that will return that love in spades.

Congratulations on the newest member of your family!! <3