Puppy Checklist

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  • First Day Home
  • Let him explore his new surroundings at his pace.
  • Supervise him at all times.
  • Don't leave unattended for long periods.
  • Don't allow to have full access to the house.
  • Begin crate training right away.
  • Encourage children to be very gentle and quiet around the puppy.
  • Puppy Care
  • Within 24 hours bring the puppy to a vet for wellness check up.
  • Follow a recommended vaccination schedule.
  • Follow the de-worming schedule recommended by your vet.
  • Get pet health insurance.
  • Make sure that you feed a premium quality dog food.
  • Groom your puppy daily.
  • Cut puppy nails on regular basis.
  • Wash your puppy's bowl daily.
  • Other
  • Ensure that your puppy is micro-chipped.
  • Register your puppy.
  • Make sure learns basic manners and commands.
  • Make sure that he gets plenty of socialization.
  • Get a pets collar for identification.
  • Get your puppy used to a collar and leash early.

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Who it's for

This Puppy Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Puppy essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Puppy structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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How to use this Puppy Checklist

  • Save Puppy Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Puppy (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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