Your puppy's first seven days, made easier to organise
Download a practical checklist covering home preparation, toileting routines, feeding, sleep, handling, first enrichment and important professional contacts.
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What's inside
Before arrival — prepare a safe resting space, select a toilet area, secure hazards, organise food and water, prepare safe transport, save veterinary contacts, confirm microchip and registration requirements.
Day 1 — calm arrival, toilet opportunity, water, quiet exploration, rest, limit visitors, begin routine notes.
Day 2 — name-response introduction, meal routine, toilet log, gentle handling, rest and supervision.
Day 3 — marker word, hand target, safe enrichment, puppy-safe chewing.
Day 4 — short handling practice, harness introduction, calm sound exposure.
Day 5 — recall foundation, reward preference check, socialisation planning.
Day 6 — settle mat introduction, review toilet routine, short home routine.
Day 7 — review, identify priorities, prepare next week, consider puppy school, record questions for your vet.
Contacts page — veterinary clinic, emergency vet, insurance, microchip details, reward-based trainer, and space for your own notes.
What comes next
If the first week goes well and you want a structured plan for the month ahead, the 30-Day Puppy Training Blueprint continues where this checklist finishes. No pressure — the checklist stands on its own.
Pawy training resources provide general educational information for everyday puppy and dog training. They are not veterinary advice, behavioural diagnosis or a substitute for individual guidance from a veterinarian or an appropriately qualified dog-training or behaviour professional. Follow your veterinarian's guidance on vaccination, health and safe outings.