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New Puppy Owner Checklist

There’s a unique thrill in welcoming a new puppy into your home. Ensuring new puppy owners are equipped with the essential knowledge for top-notch care is crucial.

That’s why we’ve crafted a free printable checklist for new owners, packed with must-have items, handy products, and a guide to basic training commands. With this checklist, new owners and their puppies can embark on a journey towards a lifetime of love and proper care.

We hope you find the perfect loving homes for your puppies. If you appreciate our efforts, encourage your buyers to join DoGoodDoggy to provide their puppies with the best start and a path to lifelong training success.

Early puppy training is pivotal for new owners. The DoGoodDoggy™ Method guides even first-time dog owners in molding their puppies into well-mannered, obedient, and joyful companions.

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Give your puppies the best start to their lives:

Program comes with printable templates and challenges for your puppy including:

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Puppy age milestones

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Emergency dog contact sheet

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Dog foods to avoid

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Puppy sleep tracking

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Puppy socialisation challenge

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New puppy checklist

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The wait is nearly over. In just a few days, you’ll welcome your new pooch home. How exhilarating! But pause – are all your dog’s essentials assembled?

Caring for a pup mirrors a full-time job, especially in the first few weeks. Preparing everything your dog needs to thrive and flourish before its paws touch your home floor is crucial.

Fortunately, here’s a new puppy checklist to launch you into the exciting adventure of “furenthood”:

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1. Food

Your puppy’s first year marks the most pivotal phase in its growth and development. During this time, provide it with nutritionally complete and balanced foods suited to its age, size, and breed.

Remember, the average puppy consumes double the food an adult dog does.

If you’re unsure about what to feed your pooch, consult your breeder or vet.

It’s best to continue feeding your puppy the same foods it was eating before adoption and avoid changing the amount until a few days after bringing it home to prevent tummy upsets.

If you decide to switch your puppy’s food later, transition gradually.

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2. Crate and Bedding

While cuddling with your puppy in bed is delightful, once it grows into a full-sized dog, it may monopolize space, making sleep difficult.

Thus, it’s crucial to establish a dedicated sleeping area for your pooch early on, even if you plan to let it sleep on your bed occasionally.

A crate becomes invaluable here. It provides a cosy, secure place for your puppy to sleep and a personal space to retreat to when you’re away.

Choose a crate your dog can grow into comfortably, with ample ventilation.

To make the crate inviting, place a safe chew toy inside.

Position the crate in a busy part of your home, so your dog feels included in the family.

Lastly, add bedding inside the crate, selecting one that will accommodate your dog as it matures.

Ensure the bedding is large enough for your canine to lie flat and stretch out.

To make your pooch happy in a crate, it is suggested that you put a safe chew toy inside.

You should also put the crate in an area in your home that is the centre of activity so that your dog can feel like part of your family.

Finally, provide your canine with some kind of bedding inside its crate. Buy one that is the right size for your dog once it becomes an adult.

Furthermore, select bedding that is large enough for your canine to lie flat and stretch out.

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3. Grooming Tools

Whether your pooch is a light or heavy shedder, grooming is essential for all dogs, regardless of breed or coat type.

Gather basic grooming tools like a brush or comb, nail clipper, shampoo, and parasite preventatives.

A good brush is indispensable, as it removes mats, tangles, and knots, and keeps your pup’s coat smooth and glossy while shedding loose fur.

In addition to a brush or comb, a nail clipper is necessary. Options include scissor clippers, grinding tools, and guillotine-style clippers.

Choose a shampoo specifically for puppies. Avoid using human shampoo, as dogs and humans have different pH levels.

Select a gentle shampoo suitable for all hair types.

Complete your puppy grooming kit with parasite preventatives. Protect against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal worms.

You may need a combination of products, as some preventatives cover only certain parasites.

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4. Walking Equipment

Every puppy requires a collar with a name tag for easy identification if it gets lost.

For comfort, select a collar that’s easy to put on and take off. Leather and nylon are excellent choices.

Your pooch will also need a leash for walks, allowing you to control your puppy and prevent wandering.

If your dog tends to pull, consider a harness.

If your dog likes to pull, you can opt for a harness.

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5. Dog Potty

Teaching a puppy where to relieve itself can be challenging for many owners. Fortunately, various types of litter boxes are available, such as grass potty boxes, pee pad holders, and plastic grates.

These tools provide a targeted toileting area and assist in transitioning from indoor to outdoor bathroom habits.

Potty training can be slow, especially for first-time dog parents. Many seek help from professional trainers.

If you’re feeling discouraged, the DoGoodDoggy Method™ can assist.

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Potty Training Doesn’t Have to be Furrrstrating

Starting potty training early is advisable. For some, this is easier said than done.

At DoGoodDoggy, our experts can answer all your training questions, saving you time and effort.

Besides potty training, our method covers everything from basic obedience to socialisation and even introduces your dog to swimming.

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DoGoodDoggy members gain access not only to the transformative 35-day puppy training course but also to other benefits that simplify life.

Upon joining, you immediately access a wealth of templates and checklists for your puppy’s first weeks with you.

Join now and start transforming your puppy today.