Bringing home a new puppy is a moment you’ll remember forever. At Teddy Maximus, we believe those early weeks should feel as considered and beautiful as they are joyful.
The first weeks with your puppy are about more than routines and training — they’re about building trust, confidence, and a sense of safety that will last a lifetime.
This Puppy Hub guide is designed to support you through those first precious weeks — combining advice with considered product recommendations that fit seamlessly into modern life with a dog.
Between 8 and 12 weeks of age, puppies experience critical developmental stages:
What you introduce and how you respond during this window can influence behaviour for years to come.
💡 Why a dog carrier is useful:
A well-structured dog carrier helps your puppy feel secure when travelling to the vet, visiting family or navigating busy environments. It can help to reduce stress, prevents overstimulation and keeps them safely contained before they’re fully vaccinated so they can still experience the outside world with you.
Take your puppy outside after waking, eating and playing. Praise enthusiastically—this is not the time to be subtle!
Start introducing:
Your puppy will start to:
This is an ideal time for positive social exposure—without overwhelming them.
🧠 Puppies don’t need long walks yet—mental stimulation is more important than physical exercise. Consult your vet about final vaccinations before getting the all clear for their first outside walk
Keep sessions short (2–5 minutes) and fun. Look to sign up for some local dog training courses with other dog mums and dads if you haven't already. It's a great way socialise your pup whilst meeting like minded new friends too! Win-win!
The first 8–12 weeks are intense—but they’re also magical. With patience, routine and the right tools you’ll build trust, confidence and a lifelong bond.
Choosing high-quality essentials from comfortable beds to a reliable dog carrier helps your puppy feel safe while making daily life smoother for you. But what they need above all is plenty of love and cuddles!!
