Behaviour·25 April 2026·5 min read
Bringing Home a New Puppy: First 7 Days Checklist
A practical day-by-day plan for the first week that sets your puppy up for life.
Before they arrive\n\nFood (small bag of what the breeder/shelter was feeding), bowl, leash and collar, ID tag, crate or playpen, soft bedding, age-appropriate toys, puppy pads. Vet appointment booked for day 2 or 3.\n\n## Day 1\n\nQuiet introduction. Show them food, water, sleeping area, bathroom area. Limit visitors. Keep older pets on leash for first meetings; never force interaction.\n\n## Day 2\n\nFirst vet visit. Health check, deworming, schedule vaccinations, microchip discussion, parasite prevention plan, diet recommendation, behaviour Q&A.\n\n## Day 3–4\n\nStart routine. Same wake/feed/walk/sleep times daily. Crate training begins — short, positive sessions. Begin name training.\n\n## Day 5–6\n\nIntroduce gentle handling — paws, ears, mouth. Brush teeth gently. Get them used to grooming early; saves trauma later.\n\n## Day 7\n\nReview: eating well, drinking normally, normal stools, sleeping enough, gradually less anxious? If any "no", call us. First week issues are usually small but worth checking.\n\n## What NOT to do\n\n- Don't take to public dog parks until vaccinations complete\n- Don't feed table scraps\n- Don't skip the vet visit\n- Don't scold for accidents — interrupt and praise outdoor success\n\nBook your puppy's first visit on +91 98711 55162.
Frequently asked
Within 48-72 hours of arrival. Health check, parasite prevention, vaccination scheduling, behaviour guidance — it all starts there.
No. Wait until at least 2 weeks after the final puppy vaccine. Carry, garden play, or controlled visits to fully-vaccinated friends' dogs are safer until then.
Match what they were fed before, transition slowly to your chosen food over 7-10 days, follow package guidelines and adjust based on body condition. We'll guide on the first visit.
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