Ep. 06 Preparing for Your New Puppy

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Training treats (see below for Kayla’s picks)

Garage pad floor mats

Litter box / puppy pads – if desired

Noise making games – check out your local thrift store!

• Puppy pen 
  • Location
  • What it needs in it
• Schedule clearing, delegation of tasks for family
• Housetraining plan
  • Where?
  • How often?
  • Who is responsible?
  • Help from dog walker or other person?
• Microchip/Vet/groomer fun visits – scheduling vaccinations/puppy kindergarten
• Training – choose a trainer
• Socialization checklist – but don’t overdo it the first week
• Plan to intro existing pets (here’s Kayla’s article on introducing Niffler to Barley)

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For Further Reading:

• Guide to Dog Adoption Part 1: What Are You Looking For In a Dog?
• The “Before You Get Your Puppy” free e-book from Ian Dunbar
• Puppy Proofing YouTube Video
• Pawsitive Futures Puppy Prep Video
• Pandemic Puppy Raising Support Group on Facebook
• Sophia Yin’s Socialization Checklist
• Introducing a Puppy to an Adult Dog Who Doesn’t Love Puppies
• Housetraining primer guide