Fostering saves lives; full stop. When you open your home to a foster animal, you’re giving them the safe, quiet space they need to heal, grow, or simply wait for their forever family. And you don’t have to be a pet expert to do it.

A new puppy is pure joy, and a little chaos. The good news is that puppies are incredibly receptive to learning, and the habits you build now will shape who they grow up to be. Here’s how to get started on the right paw.