{"id":2051,"date":"2026-01-30T11:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/holladay\/?p=2051"},"modified":"2026-01-30T11:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:13:22","slug":"how-do-puppies-and-their-people-build-healthy-habits-that-last-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/holladay\/how-do-puppies-and-their-people-build-healthy-habits-that-last-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Puppies (and Their People) Build Healthy Habits That Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"316\">Welcoming a puppy into your life is exciting and can be a little overwhelming. From daily routines and training to nutrition, mindset, and even the spaces we live in, building healthy habits early can make all the difference for both pups and their people.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"574\">That\u2019s exactly what we explored in Utah Dogtopia TV \u2013 Episode 2, a community-driven conversation focused on puppies, healthy foundations, and real-life support for pet parents.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"752\">We kicked off the episode with Cierra Whitlock, our Pet Relations Manager at Dogtopia of Midvale, who shared insight into puppy development, early routines, and how tools like the DASH Activity Monitor help pet parents better understand their dog\u2019s daily movement, play, and rest. DASH provides clear data, has a one-year battery life, requires no subscription, and is designed to support wellness through awareness.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1170\">Our first featured segment welcomed Curtis Swenson of The Thought Coach, who talked about limiting beliefs \u2014 and how the mindset we bring into puppy parenting can shape everything from patience to consistency. Puppies don\u2019t need perfection; they need leadership, calm energy, and realistic expectations.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1475\">Next, Kim Kussman of Nurture Lane Realty shared how our homes can be intentionally designed to support both families and pets. From layout considerations to safe zones for puppies, creating a functional space can reduce stress, prevent accidents, and help routines stick.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1748\">We then highlighted Utah\u2019s dog-friendly lifestyle with Brandy &amp; Scout from Dog Friendly SLC, featuring Bambara at Hotel Monaco \u2014 a great example of how pet parents can enjoy dining and community while including their dogs in everyday life.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1989\">To wrap the episode, Brandy Price of Beyond the Plate offered beginner-friendly nutrition tips for both people and pups. She emphasized that wellness doesn\u2019t have to be complicated \u2014 small, consistent choices build stronger foundations over time.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2237\">Each segment shared practical takeaways and resources, reminding us that raising a puppy isn\u2019t just about training a dog \u2014 it\u2019s about building a lifestyle that works for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2426\">\ud83d\udcfa Watch the full episode and individual segments on our YouTube channel:<br \/>\n<a class=\"_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _syaz13af _ect41gqc _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UtahDogtopiaTV\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UtahDogtopiaTV\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\" data-is-router-link=\"false\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UtahDogtopiaTV<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2541\">\ud83d\udc3e Interested in daycare, training, or getting started with Dogtopia?<br \/>\nVisit <span data-inline-card=\"true\" data-card-url=\"http:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\"><span class=\"loader-wrapper\"><a class=\"_1yt4x7n9 _2rko12b0 _v56415x0 _1e0c1nu9 _16d9qvcn _syaz1y58 _1rkwglyw _4cvxmr28 _19it1x13 _bfhkhp5a _1a3b1r31 _4fprglyw _5goinqa1 _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _uizt1kdv _nt751r31 _49pcglyw _1hvw1o36 _1372tlke _7ehicw00 _1j5pglyw _1di629zg\" role=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/\" data-testid=\"inline-card-resolved-view\"><span class=\"_19itglyw _vchhusvi _r06hglyw _o5721jtm _1nmz9jpi _16d9qvcn _ca0qv77o _u5f31b66 _n3tdv77o _19bv1b66\" data-testid=\"inline-card-icon-and-title\"><span class=\"_19itglyw _vchhusvi _r06hglyw\">Home<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span> to find your nearest location or book a Meet &amp; Greet through the Dogtopia App.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2700\">We\u2019ll see you next week \u2014 same time, same doggie channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcoming a puppy into your life is exciting and can be a little overwhelming. From daily routines and training to nutrition, mindset, and even the spaces we live in, building healthy habits early can make all the difference for both pups and their people. 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