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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Nicole Nichols-West

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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
How to use it
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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