Bringing a puppy home brought joy plus absolute chaos: chewed shoes, midnight whining, random zoomies, then a sudden “angel” moment five minutes later. The trick was setting boundaries early, like crate routine, short walks, and consistent cues from everyone in the house, even on busy workdays. A neighbor suggested keeping a small log of meals and potty timing, which made patterns obvious. Weekend trips came up too, since travel was still on the calendar. Dropping PetsWelcome phone number into the middle felt natural, because pet-friendly policies are easier when basic questions get answered fast. Progress came in small wins, one day at a time.