10 Things to Prepare for a New Puppy

Few things in life are as exciting as bringing home your new puppy or dog.

It can be a little scary, especially if you’ve never had a dog before. They clearly bring tremendous joy and love to a household. However, a puppy can also damage your furniture, upset the balance with your other pets, and add unexpected expenses to your budget. Not to mention, they require a significant time commitment!

To help you out, we’re sharing our top ten things on how to prepare for a puppy or dog coming home with you so that the transition is as smooth as possible.

Puppy-proof your home
Create a space for your puppy
Stock up on food and treats
Come up with your training plan
Gather puppy supplies
Decide on a vet
Prepare your children & family members
Account for any special needs
Prepare your current dog for a new puppy
Plan out the first 24 hours

How to Prepare for a New Puppy Coming Home

So, what are the most important things to prepare for when a puppy is first coming home with you?

Check out our ten steps, so you’ll have everything you need when you bring your puppy home from the rescue, shelter, or breeder.

1. Puppy-proof your home

One of the most important things a new pet parent should do is puppy-proof their home. These furry babies can quickly get into trouble by chewing through furniture, eating toxic plants or flowers, gnawing electrical cords, and consuming medications, trash, or cleaning supplies.

Here are…