NEW PUPPY PARENTS
30 days of one on one coaching in your pocket, so you can stop guessing and start sleeping.
A bestie in your pocket for the hardest weeks of puppyhood.
You love this puppy. But it's exhausting.
You know that nurse friend you text when something seems off and you just need someone to say ‘that’s normal’ or ‘let’s deal with that’? Imagine having her for your puppy. That’s what this is.
It's 2am and your puppy has been crying for an hour. You've checked the crate, you've been out for potty, and now you're lying there wondering when it gets better.
Your puppy just left everything they have ever known, the crying can be enough to make you feel like you made a mistake but good news - I've walked hundreds of families through this exact night.
Nobody handed you a plan, though. I'm Meg, and I'll give you one.
Four things you can look forward to once you have a plan and a little help.
Say goodbye to the 2am crying. Your puppy settles, and your family finally sleeps.
Fewer zoomies at the wrong time and fewer accidents on the rug. Your puppy learns how to switch off and relax by your side.
A puppy who handles real life, from the patio to a friend's house, because you've practiced it.
An overtired puppy is basically living with a baby shark. Needle sharp teeth and you are wondering where those sweet puppy cuddles are.
I'd rather be honest than sell you something that isn't a fit. Here's who this is for, and who it isn't.
You want real help from someone who has walked hundreds of families through this chaos:
You're exhausted, you love this puppy, and you need a plan.
You'd rather have one clear routine than fifty contradicting opinions from the internet.
You want short, doable exercises that fit around your actual life.
You want a real human in your pocket to answer real questions.
Real talk, so we don't waste each other's time:
You want to send your puppy away and get a finished dog back.
You're looking for a magic fix that needs no practice at home.
You need someone standing in your living room every week.
You're expecting overnight miracles instead of steady progress.
Four simple steps, and no waiting weeks for an appointment.
Fill out a short application about your puppy and your family. It only takes a few minutes.
If accepted, sign a simple digital agreement and you're in.
We get on a call and build a game plan around your lifestyle and your family, so you know exactly what to do next.
Send me texts, voice notes, and videos. Questions answered in real time. We celebrate the wins and get through the hard weeks together.
Acceptance is granted by application only.
Everything inside is built to get you sleeping again and get a solid routine in place so you know exactly what to do next. No guessing.
A one on one call where we build a game plan around your lifestyle and your family.
Full access to Ma & Paw Prep School, my puppy training curriculum, from surviving the land shark to learning to settle.
Quick face to face video calls whenever a surprise behaviour throws your routine off track. Unlimited, so you never have to wait it out alone.
Simple trackers for potty and naps, so you can see the wins even on the days it doesn't feel like progress is happening.
No calendar links and no waiting weeks for an appointment. Send me as many texts and voice notes as you like, and I'll reply every day with calm, practical guidance for your puppy and yo.
Unlimited voice notes, with a reply from me every day
Unlimited emergency video calls when things go sideways
You don't need to be a perfect trainer. You need to be a consistent, kind, patient one.
That's the whole secret. That's the whole job.
Freedom is not your friend. Same spot, same words, and you go outside with them every single time.
A busy mouth can't be biting you. Give that puppy brain a job before it invents its own hobby.
Short bursts, a few times a day. Weeks 8 to 12 are the hardest, and I'm in your pocket for every one of them.
No willy nilly napping. Awake 60 to 90 minutes, then crate and nap. An overtired puppy is a shark puppy.

Hi, I'm Meg, but most puppy parents call me Ma. I'm a PPDT certified trainer and Australian Labradoodle breeder in Sherwood Park, Alberta, and I coach puppy parents through those challenging first months. I run Ma & Paw Doodles and Ma & Paw Prep School, an online training program.
The first 8 weeks with a new puppy are a big transition. You lose your familiar routine and pick up a pile of new responsibilities, with a steep learning curve on top, and you feel the weight of wanting to do it right. That early window matters. Sometimes you just need a bestie in your pocket who knows their stuff and can talk you off the mountain or coach you through the moment. That's where I come in.
I'm also a mom of four who has spent years as a NICU nurse and Lactation Consultant, so I know what it takes to care for tiny beings and for the parents who love them. I bring that same tender, loving care to my puppy parent coaching.
We all have that nurse friend. The one you text at 11pm with a strange question and a blurry photo, and she tells you whether to worry or go to bed. Imagine having that for your puppy. That’s what this is. And since I’m a nurse myself, I know exactly how it feels to be the one who answers.
Ready for a bestie in your pocket instead of all those conflicting opinions online?
"Millie was a fantastic patio puppy today! Thank you so much! Could not have done it without you! I know it takes lots and lots of practice and will keep doing it, but have always wanted a good buddy to sit outside with me. Thank you!!"
"This lady has the best puppy advice! Teddy is sleeping through the night in the crate from 9 pm to 5 am (day 3)."
"I don't even know where to start! Having someone so knowledgeable to text all my puppy blues to was a lifesaver!!"
One price. No add ons, no surprises.
30 days of one on one coaching, founding client rate
Think about what a chewed up rug and a month of takeout cost you when you're too tired to cook. Now picture a calm house and a full night of sleep. That's what this is for.
Fewer 2 am wake ups. Calm mornings back. A puppy you actually enjoy.
That becomes the dog of your dreams.
Unlimited text and voice notes, with a reply from me every day Mon-Fri
Sleep and crate strategies so your household sleeps through the night in less than 7 nights
Practical potty and biting guidance designed for your real home layout
Hot spot calls, plus full Ma & Paw Prep School access
Introductory founding rate for new families.
Real talk: you probably have questions. Here are straight answers about how coaching in your pocket works.
Have a question first? Send me a message.
You send me texts, voice notes or short videos from your phone whenever you have a question or your puppy does something unexpected. I reply daily, 5 days a week, with a plan you can act on, so you never feel stranded.
Send as many texts or voice notes as you like, whenever things get chaotic. I reply once a day, Monday to Friday, with the advice you need right then. If something truly can't wait or be answered over messaging, that's what the hot spot calls are for.
This coaching system is built for any puppy parent needing help with their puppy journey, no matter their age. We can begin the moment your puppy comes home and carry on right through adolescence, or jump in at whatever stage you're at if you need an extra hand. If I feel your situation is beyond my area of expertise, I will let you know.
It's never too late. Puppies are adaptable, and once the routine and the communication are clear, habits change faster than you'd think. We swap the stressful ones for calmer ones, step by step.
Yes. Every puppy has their own personality, and I coach around yours, not a one size fits all formula. Stubborn, sensitive, or full of beans, we work with how your puppy is wired.
Less than you'd think. Training fits into the life you already have: meal times, potty breaks, and a few short play sessions. Five minutes here and there beats an hour you never find. Life is busy. Let's make training work for both you and your puppy.
You don't need me in your living room to get real help. Send me short videos and voice notes of what's happening, and I'll see it, hear it, and tell you exactly what to try next. You get my eyes and my experience, right in your pocket.
You don't have to figure out puppyhood alone. Send me a note, and I'll help you build a solid routine you can actually keep.
Real help, from someone who's been there and helped hundreds of others just like you..