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The New Puppy Checklist
The 15 essentials you actually need, plus a week-by-week plan for your puppy's first 30 days.
🖨 Print this checklistThe 15 Essentials
- Crate or puppy pen — a safe space for sleep and toilet training.
- Puppy bed — washable, chew-proof, sized to grow.
- Food & water bowls — stainless steel or ceramic, non-slip.
- Puppy food — age-appropriate, vet recommended.
- Collar, ID tag & lead — get a harness for walks too.
- Puppy pads — for indoor toilet-training accidents.
- Poop bags — you will need far more than you think.
- Chew toys — teething puppies need safe outlets.
- Puzzle toys — mental stimulation prevents boredom damage.
- Grooming kit — brush, nail clippers, puppy shampoo.
- Puppy toothpaste & brush — start dental care early.
- Training treats — small, soft, high value.
- Pet insurance — sign up in the first week, before any illness.
- First-aid basics — vet-approved kit, not DIY advice.
- A routine — feeding, walks, toilet breaks and sleep at set times.
First 30 Days — Week by Week
Week 1 — Settle inKeep the first week calm. One room, one routine, short introductions. Book the vet check-up and start toilet training immediately.
Week 2 — Training basicsStart sit, stay and recall with treats. Introduce the crate as a happy place. Begin short, positive walks once vaccinations allow.
Week 3 — SocialisingIntroduce your puppy to new people, sounds and gentle experiences. Continue toilet training and crate naps — consistency wins.
Week 4 — Routine is everythingSame feeding, walking and sleep times every day. Puppies thrive on predictability — and so does your house training.
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Checklist compiled by PetlyReviewed — independent pet product reviews. See our affiliate disclosure.