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    Part 5: First Puppy Essentials | Research vs. The Real World: My Master List

    Discover the essentials that survived the reality of a teething puppy, the savvy second-hand finds that saved the budget. Plus, see the one ‘must-have’ item Monte couldn’t have cared less about… As someone who isn’t a fan of household clutter, I was very intentional about what crossed the threshold. While safety and practicality were my…

  • Part 3: The Arrival | The 18-Month Wait Ends: Theory Meets Practice

    Months of rationalising, vetting, and planning led to this moment. Now, the research was over. It was time to see if my meticulous preparation would survive the reality. Cutting Through the Noise By the time we pulled into the driveway, the research phase had well and truly finished. As a first-time dog mum, the lead-up…