Bringing a puppy home
A puppy's first weeks in its new home lay the foundation for your whole life together. Routines, peace and safety help the puppy settle in.
You will need
- A bed and a crate or playpen
- Food bowls and puppy food
- A collar and lead
- Toys and chews
- Your vet's contact details
Steps
Puppy-proof your home
Move cables, poisonous plants, medicines and small objects out of reach.
Prepare a place of its own
Keep the same food
Create routines
Teach house-training
Let it rest
Socialise calmly
Visit the vet
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