What if I told you the solution to your puppy being absolutely unbearable is… a simple schedule? In this video (the star of my New Puppy Series), I walk you through the exact four-step puppy routine I use in real life to get sanity back while also improving potty training and crate training. And yes—puppies are a pain in the booty. I love them, but they’re hard, and structure is how we survive it. My routine is: (1) potty first (every 1–2 hours), (2) do something for 2–20 minutes that works their mind/body/social skills (training, enrichment, socialization, feeding, sniff walks—anything productive), (3) potty again after anything (sleep, play, food, training), and (4) nap/settle time in a crate, playpen, or puppy-proofed space. The underrated magic is that “off switch”—puppies need 10–18 hours of sleep, and rest is when they process what they just learned. I also share my caveats about whining in the crate: I’m not a cry-it-out person, but I will give a short, timed grace period if all needs are met. Puppy blues are real, you’re not alone, and this routine can start helping in just a few days.