Guides
Help for the hard first weeks.
Three of Pawly's plans, free to read on the web. Each one starts with what to do tonight and says when to call your vet.
Sleep & crateWhat to do when your puppy cries in the crate at night
Keep bedtime calm and close, and respond to your puppy's needs.
Read the guide →
Sleep & crateHow to decide whether your puppy needs a 3 a.m. potty trip
Read the guide →
Biting & chewingWhat to do when your puppy bites hard in the evening
Read the guide →More guides live in the app.
In Pawly, each of these is a plan for your puppy, with a step for tonight and check-ins as you go. They're written in the words owners actually use.
In the appEach title is a plan in Pawly, shaped to your puppy.
Getting a puppy
- Choosing when to bring your puppy home
- How to choose a responsible breeder
- Compare pet insurance before pickup
- Prepare a safe home before pickup
- Safe social experiences before vaccinations are complete
- What to prepare before your puppy comes home
- Should you bring home two puppies from one litter?
Potty
- Prevent pee accidents during excited greetings
- Should you use pee pads or go outside?
- Stop repeated nighttime potty bell ringing while meeting real potty needs
- Help your puppy poop while out on a walk
Sleep & crate
- Returning to work when your puppy cannot stay alone in a crate
- What to do if your puppy cries and pees in the crate
- What to do if your puppy hurts themself trying to escape the crate
Biting & chewing
- Stop your puppy from taking food off counters
- What to do after your puppy chews things while you are away
- What to do after a puppy bite breaks skin
- Keep children safe when a puppy bites
- What to do when your puppy growls over food or chews
- Stop your puppy from chewing household items
Social & outings
- What to do when your puppy becomes afraid of familiar things
- Stop your puppy from biting the leash on walks
- Help two puppies build skills separately
- Choose a puppy class that fits your puppy
- Reintroduce your puppy after a difficult meeting with your older dog
Energy & settling
- What to do when your puppy bites and gets wild at night
- What to do when your puppy barks while you are away
- Help your puppy stay calm when you leave the room
- What to do when your puppy gets the evening zoomies
Food
- Stop your puppy from eating poop after they go
- What to do when your new puppy suddenly will not eat
Health
- What to do if your puppy has diarrhea in the first week
The hard stuff
- What to do when your puppy's behavior gets harder again
- What to do when life with a new puppy feels overwhelming
- What to do when you are thinking about rehoming your puppy
The Learn tab picks guides for your puppy's week.
Where these guides come from.
Each plan starts from a real owner problem and is written from the research that holds up. Safety lines are checked against published veterinary references. Pawly isn't a vet and doesn't diagnose.