{"id":2066,"date":"2026-02-02T12:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/holladay\/?p=2066"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:48:30","slug":"how-can-puppies-and-their-people-build-healthy-habits-from-the-very-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/holladay\/how-can-puppies-and-their-people-build-healthy-habits-from-the-very-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Puppies and Their People Build Healthy Habits From the Very Beginning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"81\">Welcoming a puppy into your life is exciting, joyful, and often a little overwhelming. From the first Meet &amp; Greet to daily routines, finances, and even how your home and lifestyle are structured, the early days matter more than most people realize. This week\u2019s Utah Dogtopia TV episode focused on helping pet parents build realistic, sustainable habits that support both puppies and the people who love them.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"492\">We opened the episode with Candace Losee, Pet Relations Manager in Holladay, who walked pet parents through what to expect during a Meet &amp; Greet and what the first day looks like when your dog comes home from daycare. Knowing what\u2019s normal, what to watch for, and how to support your pup after their first visit helps set everyone up for success.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"840\">Melissa Thomas from Training to a T shared practical tips for building a puppy routine that fits your real life. Rather than completely rearranging your world around a new dog, she encouraged pet parents to help puppies acclimate to existing schedules and rhythms. She also offered a refreshingly honest reminder that puppies are an investment and suggested starting a dedicated \u201cpuppy bank account\u201d early to help plan for training, care, and unexpected expenses.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1305\">Kristin Fritsche from Rider Real Estate shifted the conversation to long-term planning, especially for first-time home buyers. She explained why getting educated on lending and pre-approval before house shopping is so important. Understanding the process upfront reduces stress, prevents heartbreak, and helps buyers focus on homes that truly fit their lifestyle and budget.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1681\">Mike Agrelius from Nothing Bundt Cakes brought some lighthearted fun to the episode, sharing a few laughs and highlighting their popular three-pack bundt cakes. He reminded viewers that thoughtful, easy gifts still matter.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1905\">We were also joined again by Brandy and Scout from Dog Friendly SLC for an encore spotlight on Bambara at Hotel Monaco. They shared why it\u2019s a standout dog-friendly dining option with delicious food for you and your pup.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2127\">To close the episode, Jenn Chisholm from Jade Bloom offered a beginner-friendly introduction to essential oils. She covered what families should know before getting started and things to be aware of so wellness choices stay supportive and safe.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2373\">This episode was a reminder that raising a puppy isn\u2019t about doing everything perfectly. It\u2019s about building habits, routines, and support systems that work for your family over time. Small, intentional choices early on can make a big difference for both pups and their people.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2652\">You can watch the full episode and explore additional resources on the Utah Dogtopia TV YouTube channel: <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\/live\/r7G8QRj4F4s?si=xR14Nx2qmEnk0oWt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/r7G8QRj4F4s?si=xR14Nx2qmEnk0oWt\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\" data-is-router-link=\"false\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/r7G8QRj4F4s?si=xR14Nx2qmEnk0oWt<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcoming a puppy into your life is exciting, joyful, and often a little overwhelming. From the first Meet &amp; Greet to daily routines, finances, and even how your home and lifestyle are structured, the early days matter more than most people realize. This week\u2019s Utah Dogtopia TV episode focused on helping pet parents build realistic, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/holladay\/how-can-puppies-and-their-people-build-healthy-habits-from-the-very-beginning\/>Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1110,"featured_media":2067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"fimg_url":"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/02\/episode_3.png","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.6 (Yoast SEO v22.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Can Puppies and Their People Build Healthy Habits From the Very Beginning? - Holladay<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/holladay\/how-can-puppies-and-their-people-build-healthy-habits-from-the-very-beginning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Can Puppies and Their People Build Healthy Habits From the Very Beginning?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Welcoming a puppy into your life is exciting, joyful, and often a little overwhelming. 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