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How to introduce a new puppy to the household

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introduce a new puppy to the household
introduce a new puppy to the household

So you've finally got that new puppy and are going to collect it? Here's how to prepare the house for a dog...

From Quick Guide: New Puppy Checklist
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Dog stuff-
  • basket
  • food and food bowls
  • toys
  • treats
  • newspaper and puppy pads
  • other dog stuff ready
  1. Step 1

    Set up a quiet, warm place in the house with no draughts to place the dog bed. Underneath add a layer of newspaper. Lay some puppy pads around it just in case the new puppy needs to do it's business in the middle of the night.

  2. Step 2

    Store away additional puppy care stuff in a cupboard in the kitchen or somewhere out of reach.
    Set out a food bowl and water bowl near the basket for the first few nights.

  3. Step 3

    Place a few toys around it but remember to save one for the car journey.

  4. Step 4

    Puppy proof the house- block up any dangerous holes in the walls, if possible add childgates to any stairs, cables should be safely hidden, ect.

  5. Step 5

    Now you are ready. When you collect your puppy, bring him/her home in a box with air holes and a supply of water. For the first few nights, be prepared to be waking up every few hours. Remember- they grow up so fast.

Tips & Warnings
  • When you get your puppy home, let him run around a bit to investigate his new home.

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