PuptimeBringing them home
Prepare a small, safe area
Choose somewhere easy to clean with a comfortable bed, water, and space to move. Use gates or a pen to limit access to hazards. Put cables, medicines, cleaning products, and small swallowable objects out of reach. Check the garden for escape routes.
Have the basics ready
Bring home the food your puppy already eats, bowls, bedding, suitable toys, a lead and well-fitting collar or harness, poo bags, and cleaning supplies. Ask for vaccination and worming records, feeding details, and something familiar-smelling if available.
Plan for company
Keep the first day calm. Introduce a few spaces and people at a time, with opportunities to toilet and rest. Arrange help with meals and toilet trips if you will be away. A safe enclosure does not replace company or gradual alone-time training.