Preparing for Your New Puppy
Bringing a puppy home is like bringing home a toddler. You need to puppy-proof your space and have the essentials ready before they arrive.
Nutrition and Feeding
Consult your vet, but generally, a high-quality starter kibble (like Royal Canin or Farmina N&D) is recommended. You'll need sturdy, heavy stainless steel bowls that can't be easily tipped over.
Potty Training and Cleaning
Accidents will happen. Stock up on puppy training pads. More importantly, get an enzymatic cleaner (like Simple Solution or Nature's Miracle). Regular floor cleaners (like Lizol) do not remove the uric acid crystals, meaning the puppy will smell their spot and pee there again.
Sleep and Containment
A crate or a designated playpen keeps the puppy safe when you can't supervise them. Add a chew-proof bed or old blankets (they will likely chew them initially).
Important: Keep all electrical wires, small plastics, and toxic foods (chocolate, grapes, onions) completely out of reach.
