Is This Normal? The Puppy Blues Survival Plan ebook with four bonus guides

Sharp teeth. Puddles. Zero sleep.

Is This Normal?The Month-by-Month Answer to Your Puppy's First Year

One clear plan for your puppy's first year: what's normal, what's not, and what to do today.

Know in 30 seconds whether that biting, crying or "accident again" is normal for your puppy's age
Get 3-5 calm, kind steps for this week, not 50 conflicting tips from the internet
17 short chapters from the first night home to the teenage months, so you read only what matters now
4 bonus guides for the hardest problems: biting, potty, sleep and home alone

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If this is your week

You love your puppy. You're also completely exhausted.

2:14 A.M.The crate is crying again. You lie still and count the minutes, wondering if you should go to him or if that will "teach him to cry." You check your phone. One article says ignore it. Another says never ignore it. By the time you decide, you're wide awake, and the alarm goes off in four hours.

And the days aren't much easier.

He bites everything: hands, sleeves, ankles, the kids' toes. Is that normal at 10 weeks?
She pees right after coming back inside. Every. Single. Time.
He was perfect in puppy class, then acted like he'd never heard "sit" in his life.
You can't take a shower without howling on the other side of the door.
Everyone else's puppy on Instagram looks calm and cuddly. Yours looks like a tiny tornado.
And a quiet thought you'd never say out loud: what did I get myself into?

You're not a bad dog mom. You're tired, and you're doing something hard.

There's even a name for it: the "puppy blues". Stress, doubt, tears, sometimes a little regret in the first weeks. Many first-time owners feel it, and very few talk about it. It usually eases as your puppy grows and a routine settles in. A clear plan helps it ease faster, because you stop guessing.

Illustration: a tired young woman asleep on the sofa with her puppy on her chest

Try it now

How old is your puppy?

Tap your puppy's age and see what's usually normal right now, what's worth a call to your vet or a pro, and where to start in the book.

What nobody tells you

3 things that change how the next few months feel

Most of what your puppy does is normal for their age.Biting, accidents, night crying, "forgetting" everything at 5 months: these are stages, not signs you've failed. Once you know which stage you're in, the panic turns into a plan.

A lot of the chaos is simply a tired puppy.Young puppies need far more sleep than most people expect. The wild, bitey, zoomie hour often isn't "bad behavior" at all. It's a puppy who missed a nap. Fix the rhythm, and a surprising amount of the chaos calms down.

Consistency beats intensity.You don't need two-hour training sessions or a stricter voice. You need the same small actions, done the same way by everyone in the house, a few minutes at a time. That's exactly what this plan gives you.

Why it feels so hard

The problem isn't your puppy. It's the advice.

One video says ignore the biting. Another says yelp. A forum says both are wrong, your neighbor says "be firmer", and your aunt swears by a rolled-up newspaper. You try a bit of everything, nothing sticks, and every accident feels like a test you're failing.

Random tips have no order. They don't tell you what matters at 9 weeks versus at 5 months. They don't tell you which worries are normal and which mean "call the vet today". So you end up doing more and feeling worse.

What actually helps is boring and beautiful: knowing what to expect, and having one simple plan for each stage.

Without a plan

Googling "is it normal" at 2 a.m.
Trying five methods in one week
Every family member reacting differently
Guilt after every accident
Wondering if it will ever get better

With the Survival Plan

Open the chapter for your puppy's age
See what's normal in a 30-second box
Do 3-5 simple things this week
Everyone follows the same checklist
See small wins add up, week after week

Take a look inside

Flip through the book

Real pages, exactly as you'll get them. Soft colors, short sections, lots of white space: made to be read in ten minutes, even on a phone.

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Here's how a chapter starts

No vague promises. This is the opening of Chapter 3, word for word. Every chapter works the same way: what's normal, why it happens, and what to do this week.

CHAPTER 3

Land Shark 101

Puppy biting is the number one reason new owners feel at the end of their rope. Your hands, your sleeves, your ankles, the kids' toes: nothing is safe. The good news is that biting is normal, it has a purpose, and it gets better with the right approach.

?Is this normal?

Yes. Puppies explore the world with their mouths, play-fight with their littermates, and bite more when they're tired or overexcited. Puppy teeth are needle-sharp, so even gentle play can hurt or scratch. What's not typical: stiff body, freezing, growling while guarding food or toys, or biting that seems fearful or frozen rather than playful. If you see that, read Chapter 17 and talk to a professional.

What to do this week

Always have a toy in your hand. When your puppy goes for your hands, offer a tug toy or chew instead. Praise when they bite the toy.
Make hands boring. If teeth touch skin, calmly stop moving, say a short word like "oops", and turn away or remove your hand for a few seconds. Then offer the toy again.
End the game if it keeps happening. Calmly step over the baby gate or put the puppy in their pen with a chew for a minute or two. No yelling, no drama.

…the chapter continues with 3 more steps, biting and children, what to avoid, when it usually stops, and a tick-off checklist.

One chapter out of 17. The bonus guide Land Shark Rescue goes even deeper, situation by situation.

What's inside

A plan that grows with your puppy

The Puppy Blues Survival Plan follows your puppy from the first night home to the teenage months. Four parts, one for each stage. Already a few months in? Jump straight to today's age and skim back for anything you missed.

Part 1 · Weeks 8-10

Survival Mode

The first 72 hours: a puppy zone, the first nights, what to expect
Your daily rhythm: the sleep-potty-play cycle that prevents meltdowns
Land Shark 101: biting, kids and teeth
Potty training without tears: the five moments to go out
Nights and the crate: making it a happy place
And what about you? The chapter for the human

Part 2 · Weeks 10-16

Building Foundations

The socialization window: why now, with a tick-off list of people, places and sounds
First skills: name, sit, come, leave it
Learning to be alone: start tiny, build up
Calm vet visits and grooming: handling without the wrestling

Part 3 · Months 4-6

The Testing Phase

Teething and chewing: why it peaks now and what to give instead
Leash walking without the tug of war
Jumping and greeting guests: four paws on the floor
"He forgot everything!" Why regression happens and the reset plan

Part 4 · Months 7-12

Teen Dog Preview

Meet your teenage dog: what often changes and why
A 10-minute daily maintenance plan to keep what you've built
When to call a professional: clear signs, no guesswork

Two tablets showing pages of the book: a sample daily schedule and the Land Shark 101 chapter

"Is this normal?" boxesEvery chapter tells you what's normal at this age, and the signs that mean it's time to call your vet.

3-5 steps, not 50Each chapter gives you what to do this week, plus the common mistakes to skip.

Checklists you can tick128 tick boxes that work right in the PDF, plus a quick "Is This Normal?" table by age.

What changes when you have a plan

Less guessing. More enjoying your puppy.

Every puppy is different, and nobody can promise you a perfect dog by next Tuesday. What this plan gives you is clarity, and clarity changes how your days feel.

You'll know what's normaland stop lying awake wondering if something is wrong.
You'll know what to do nextwith a short, clear list for this week, not a pile of tabs.
Your whole family will be on the same pagewith the same words, the same rules and the same checklist.
You'll spot real red flags earlyand know when it's time for the vet or a qualified trainer.
You'll use kind methods onlyso your puppy learns to trust you, not to fear you.
You'll get a little of yourself backbecause a chapter is dedicated to you, not just the dog.

How it works

Read less. Do the right thing this week.

Download instantlyYour PDFs arrive by email right after checkout. Read on your phone, tablet or computer, or print them.
Open your puppy's ageSkip straight to the chapter that matches today. Each one takes about 10 minutes to read, perfect for nap time.
Follow this week's stepsA few simple actions, using calm, kind, reward-based training. No harsh methods, ever.
Tick it off and breatheUse the checklists to see your progress, then move on to the next stage when you're ready.

Included free with your order

4 bonus guides for the four hardest problems

The main book gives you the plan. The bonus guides are for the moments when one problem takes over your life. Each one has troubleshooting by situation, mini-plans and "if this, try that" tables.

BONUS 1Land Shark RescueBiting by situation: ankles, sleeves, the leash, kids and the evening "witching hour". Plus a 7-day reset for when nothing seems to work.

BONUS 2Potty RescueAccidents, apartment life, rain and snow, sudden setbacks, and the signs that a pee problem needs a vet, not more training.

BONUS 3Sleep RescueCrate games, a 10-day crate plan, and calm answers for 3 a.m. crying and 5 a.m. wake-ups.

BONUS 4Home Alone StarterA gradual 4-week plan to help your puppy feel safe when you leave, so you can go to work, the gym or the store without the guilt.

Why Nibble & Nap exists

An honest word about who we are

We're a small, independent studio, not a TV dog trainer, and we won't pretend to be one. No celebrity, no invented credentials.

We started Nibble & Nap after reading thread after thread from new puppy owners saying the same things: "I'm so tired." "I think I made a mistake." "Everyone tells me something different." These people weren't bad owners. Their puppies were simply being puppies, and nobody had handed them a map.

So we built the map. We took the reward-based approach that veterinary behavior organizations recommend, put it in the right order for each age, and wrote it in plain words for someone reading with one hand at 2 a.m.

Kind methods onlyNo shock collars, no pinning, no "alpha" anything. Ever.

Your vet comes firstEvery chapter tells you when a "training problem" might be a health problem.

No hypeNo miracle timelines, no fake countdowns, no made-up reviews.

Real feedback onlyWe're new. Reviews will appear here when real readers share them.

From all of us at Nibble & Nap: you've got this. And now you've got a plan.

Is it right for you?

Made for first-time puppy parents

It's for you if

Your puppy is between 8 weeks and 12 months old
You want gentle, reward-based methods
You're overwhelmed by conflicting advice
You have 10 minutes a day, not 2 hours
You'd like the whole family to follow the same rules

It's not for you if

You want harsh corrections or shock collars
You're looking for a quick fix in 3 days
Your dog shows real aggression: please see your vet and a qualified trainer first

Everything you get today

Your puppy's first year, sorted

A single session with a private trainer usually costs more than this whole plan. Keep this guide for all the days and nights when a trainer isn't in your living room.

Is This Normal? The Puppy Blues Survival Plan (59-page ebook, 17 chapters)Main book
"Is This Normal?" quick table by age + first-year checklistIncluded
Land Shark RescueBonus
Potty RescueBonus
Sleep RescueBonus
Home Alone StarterBonus
Checklists you can tick on screen or printIncluded

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30DAYS

Try it for 30 days. The risk is on us.

Read it, try the plan with your puppy, use the checklists. If it's not for you, email us within 30 days and we'll refund you in full. No forms, no questions, no hard feelings.

Questions

Before you decide

Can't I find all this for free online?

You can find pieces of it, often contradicting each other. This plan puts the right steps in the right order for your puppy's age, with clear "call the vet" signs, so you stop guessing and stop switching methods every week.

My puppy is already 4 months old. Is it too late?

Not at all. Start with the chapter for your puppy's age today, then skim the earlier ones for anything you skipped. Puppies keep learning every day.

I haven't brought my puppy home yet. Is it useful now?

Yes, that's a great moment to read it. Chapter 1 and the first-year checklist help you set up the puppy zone and the first nights before the chaos starts.

Does it work for my breed?

Yes. The plan is built around age and stage, which every puppy goes through. Breed changes energy and motivation, which is why we also offer an optional breed collection after checkout.

I barely have time to sleep. How long does it take?

Chapters take about 10 minutes and each one ends with a few actions for the week. Most of the training happens in tiny moments you already have: potty trips, meals, play.

Will my partner and kids be able to follow it?

That's the idea. Simple words, short steps and shared checklists mean everyone reacts the same way, which is one of the biggest things that helps a puppy learn.

What format is it? Can I tick the checklists?

You get PDF files you can read on any phone, tablet or computer, or print. The checklists can be ticked on screen in free apps like Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Does it replace my vet or a trainer?

No. It's a training and lifestyle guide. For health questions, always follow your vet. For aggression, strong fears or panic, the book explains when and how to find a qualified professional.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once and the files are yours to keep.

What if I don't like it?

Email us within 30 days and we'll refund you in full.

Tonight could look a little different

You can keep piecing together advice at 2 a.m., or you can open one chapter, see what's normal, and know exactly what to do tomorrow morning.

Your puppy won't be a puppy for long. This year goes by fast, and with a plan, you get to actually enjoy more of it.

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P.S. Not sure yet? Get it, read the chapter for your puppy's age tonight, and try this week's steps. You have 30 days to decide. If it doesn't help, you get every cent back.