PUPPY PARENTHOOD

What's better than bringing home a puppy? Absolutely nothing. Sweet, furry and energetic, it's hard not to smile just thinking about how adorable they are. Much like welcoming a new baby, the first days, weeks and, yep, months are full of happy moments — and growing pains. After all, anyone who's ever had a puppy will tell you all about the lost sleep, accidents and destroyed furniture. Along with showering your new fur baby with lots of love, it's also your job as a puppy parent to train and teach them how to become well-adjusted members of the family. To ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible, TODAY enlisted the help of dog trainer Andrea Arden to share her best tips on how to best prepare for the dog days (pardon our pun) of puppy parenthood.

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