Your Mindful Puppy Parenting Resources

Learn how to set yourself and your puppy up for a lifelong, deeply rewarding relationship.

I coach puppy parents on how to raise confident, calm & considerate family dogs

Archeological evidence suggests that humans and dogs have chosen each other's company for over 30.000 years. However, recent cultural influences have muddied the waters on how we can best connect and care for our canine kin.

Of course, raising a baby of a different species does not come naturally. And, it's a long-term commitment. A big responsibility. So why would we leave things to chance? In the hope that puppy will somehow just "grow out of it"?

Effective puppy parenting requires in-depth knowledge about this species: their normal behaviours, developmental stages and age-appropriate care needs. And especially, how they make sense of the world, learn and communicate.

Thankfully, informed by evidence-based science, progressive Family Dog Professionals are leading the way again towards "The Dog's Truth".

Learn how you can give your puppy the best life possible, with tried and tested, effective teaching methods and mindful parental guidance.

Renae Raeves FDM PDT

Owner & Operator of The Mindful Dog

Resources for you

Age-specific support for every puppy stage

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Browse our collection of digital puppy parenting products and resources:

checklists, courses, game cards, guides, new puppy planners, webinars and workbooks.

Free Planner

Looking for a helpful resource to plan your new puppy's day-to-day activities and life skills learning?

Get our FREE puppy life planner (Google Sheets), to get yourself and your puppy off to a great start!

Book Coaching

Need advice from a certified dog professional and experienced puppy parenting coach?


Caring for a new puppy can be very challenging. Book a private coaching consult to get support.

"My goal is to help you and your puppy develop a healthy and happy relationship, so you can enjoy each other's company for many years to come."

Renae Raeves FDM PDT

Owner & Operator of The Mindful Dog

Testimonials

What clients say

"Great online platform to learn puppy needs, good online course with step-by-step video lessons, and able to ask questions with feedback."

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Philip & Dax

Online Self-Guided Course

"What a brilliant experience!
Love the approach of the trainer and way she shaped the class based on the needs of each dog."

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Damien & Cutlet

In-Person Puppy Classes

"We have found The Mindful Dog's puppy school classes so helpful. She has extensive knowledge and experience and is such an enthusiastic teacher."

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Meg & Molly

Online Classes & Coaching

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Mission

Dedicated to helping you develop a rewarding relationship with your puppy, so you can enjoy each other's company for many years to come.

Providing eco mindful, progressive puppy parenting education since 2013.

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