By turning your potty training challenges into something meaningful, you create a joyful environment that reflects your journey as a devoted dog lover!

I also learned that the journey is as much about patience with myself as it is with her. Because teaching a dog something as instinctual as where to go is frustratingly unnatural. But it works. Slowly. Messily. And sometimes, beautifully.

Nothing quite compares to Mila’s relationship with the robot vacuum. It’s not fear—it’s hatred. The moment that little Roomba whirs to life, Mila springs into action like a furry war general.

Your puppy's potty training experience can be enjoyable - full of laughs, a few minor mishaps, and tons of tail wags. Remember to stay calm, establish a routine, and reward your puppy every step of the way. In time, you and your puppy will get the hang of things.

Every time I say “stay” to my dog, I hear a little echo in my own mind: “Stay here. Stay now. Stay present.” Maybe it’s not just a command we give our dogs. Maybe it’s a quiet invitation to our selves. To stop chasing the next thing. To stop fearing we’re behind. To pause. Breathe. Be. Because in a world that wants us running — mentally, emotionally, endlessly —Sometimes the wisest, bravest thing we can do is simply… stay.

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Modern life tells us to go faster. Hustle harder. Multitask like a caffeinated octopus. Somewhere along the way, “busy” became a badge of honor and slowing down got labeled as lazy.