How do I get ready for a new puppy's first week?
Humane World for Animals says to keep the first week or more quiet and steady. Feed, walk, and go to work at the same times each day, skip busy places like dog parks and pet stores, and plan the arrival for when someone can be home. It also says to visit the vet within a week.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Asked by families like yours and answered by Peabody editors. How we write and check. For your own pet, your vet knows best.
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- Humane World for Animals: How to bring your new dog home and make them feel welcome (checked October 29, 2026)
- VCA Animal Hospitals: Getting Your Puppy Started Off Right (checked October 29, 2026)
- VCA Animal Hospitals: House Training for Puppies and Dogs (checked October 29, 2026)
- WSAVA: Vaccination Guidelines (checked October 29, 2026)