#BRING HOME PUPPY CHECKLIST HOW TO#
Ask the breeder if the pup knows how to drink from a water bottle, or bring a bowl.
Water: Puppies can get thirsty during long drives.Poop Bags: Your puppy may need to potty on the drive home, especially if it is long.
Identification Tag: Many pet stores have a kiosk to engrave metal or plastic tags with your contact info while you wait. 4’ to 6’ Leash: A 6-foot nylon or leather leash is the standard for obedience classes, while a 4-foot leash offers more control. Adjustable Collar: A nylon flat buckle collar that adjusts to grow with your pup is usually a good choice for your pup's first collar. Without them, your first meeting and trip home could be very stressful and fraught with disaster. The following items are essential to take with you when you go to pick up your new dog. Make sure to get a fecal exam and prescription flea, tick, and heartworm control at the first checkup. After 72 hours, the incubation period for most diseases, there is no way to know if the puppy didn't pick up the illness in your care. Some states have "puppy lemon laws" to protect the buyer when the breeder sells them a sick puppy, but you have to take the pup to the vet right away to prove it was sick when you got it. Schedule Vet Exam: Make sure to schedule an exam within 72 hours of picking up your puppy. There should be a lot of focus on socialization and play time for very young puppies, who don't have the stamina for a long session of drills and obedience. Good classes may be hard to get into, like enrolling your kid in private school, but it is worth the effort. Thoroughly research the options in your area and find a CPDT-KA certified trainer who uses only positive reinforcement techniques. Enroll in Positive Puppy Kindergarten: Not all trainers or dog classes are created equal. It's great to establish a relationship ahead of time rather than waiting until the last minute when your pup desperately needs medication, a bath, or a place to stay while you're out of town. Select Vet, Groomer, and Boarding Facility: Find a facility you like in your area with great staff and affordable prices. Puppy-Proof House and Yard: For example - hide trashcans in closets, cover your electrical outlets, tie up cables out of reach, secure televisions and other decorations, move open storage bins up high, put all food and medication in latched cupboards, get cabinet locks for cleaning supplies, clean up toxic spills such as antifreeze, remove all poison traps for insects and vermin, put away office and hardware supplies such as nails and staples, secure all doors and windows, and check for holes in your fence line. If you think you already know everything, you've got a lot left to learn! Ask the breeder for book recommendations and other resources, such as videos or online articles. Lots of Research: You should study extensively about the breed and how to raise and train puppies well before the big day arrives. Advanced Preparationsīesides going shopping, there are other preparations you need to make for your new puppy. It's best to make a shopping list and head to a pet store before you bring your new puppy home.ĭownload the printable New Puppy Checklist. You should expect the first few days to be a little rough, especially if it's your first time as a pet parent. Welcoming a puppy into your home can be both an extremely exciting and highly stressful experience.
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