So, you are preparing to bring your new furbaby home. Congratulations! There are few things more exciting than the bounding joy of a puppy. With this joy also comes new responsibilities. Your puppy will want to explore every nook and chew on everything in sight, including you.
Your job as a newborn puppy parent is to support your furbaby’s every need, and teach him how to interact with the world around him. The sleepless nights and constant attention can be exhausting, but the puppy months are gone in a flash. Cherish every moment and take lots of selfies with your new best furiend. Before you know it, you’ll be celebrating your puppy’s first birthday!
To Do List
- - PupBox … obviously… (*All starred items included in PupBox)
- - 6 ft. leash and collar
- - Food and water bowl
- -- Stuffable toy to keep your puppy busy (Kong or similar) *
- - Soft rubber teething toy *
- - Plush toy *
- - Plush toy *
- - Soft training treats *
- - Puppy specific food targeted towards size or breed (ask your vet for recommendations)
- - Pee spray and/or potty pads *
- - Puppy crate with adjustable size wall
- - Play pen/X pen
- - Soft blanket for car ride home and use in crate
For the first time your puppy will be away from his mother, sisters and brothers. It won’t be an easy transition, but luckily your puppy has a great new and loving family to come home to. The new surroundings, and all of the new sights and smells that go along with it, can be a bit overwhelming.
Try to reduce your newborn puppy’s stress by turning your home into a safe and secure environment. Limit loud noises and try to spend as much time as possible with your newborn puppy. The first few days and weeks are critical when developing a lasting bond with your puppy, and this bond will last a lifetime!
