About First Dog Guide

Bringing home your first dog is exciting. It’s also a lot. The crying at 3 a.m., the accidents on the rug, the sharp little teeth, the “is this normal?” moments. First Dog Guide exists to make those first weeks and months calmer.

Hi, I’m Loubadi

I’m not a veterinarian and I’m not a certified dog trainer, and I’ll never pretend to be. I’m a dog lover who reads the research so you don’t have to. For every article, I go through veterinary and behavior sources, compare what experts recommend, and listen to what new owners actually struggle with. Then I turn it into something you can use today: a schedule, a checklist, or a clear plan.

What you’ll find here

Schedules by age, from 8 weeks to adolescence, that you can print and stick on the fridge.
Checklists for bringing a puppy home, socialization and puppy-proofing.
Plain-language answers to the problems that keep new owners up at night: potty training, crate crying, biting, chewing, leash pulling, being left alone.

What I believe

Kind methods work. Every article uses reward-based training. No shock, prong or choke collars, no yelling, no “dominance”.
Prevent first, then teach. Most problems get easier when the routine changes: more sleep, smarter management, better timing.
Honest timelines. Real change takes weeks, sometimes months. I’ll never promise a “3-day fix”.
Health questions belong with your vet. When a behavior could have a medical cause, I’ll tell you to check with your veterinarian first.

How articles are made

Read the Editorial Policy to see how topics are chosen, how sources are checked and how articles are updated.

Say hello

Questions or corrections? Use the contact page.