I don't know if I have anything useful to offer in tricks or tips, but I can list out some things that have helped me.
I am always cooking or farming, simply keeping my food stores brimming so I can do things like Campaign and the other professions that require stamina drain. Plus, campaign can also yield some rather good things that you can inventory sell for pebbles so you can upgrade your den spaces so more wolves. Yay!
Also, attaching certain companions to your wolves can also grant stuff like pebbles or experience so you can earn funds and level without taking your wolves into Campaign or Gauntlet.
I'm sure there are also guides you can look up in Game Guides. Or, hopefully, someone else will come along and give out something better than what I can. I am terrible at explaining things. Lol! But, glad to hear you're getting the hang of stuff and that you're enjoying your time here.
You're very welcome! Campaigning is very fun. Its my major reason for being so hyperfixated on this site lately.
Oh, if you get into farming just remember: Corn is your friend. xD I also like to grow broccoli, but I think you need to level up farming a bit before you can grow it.