New Puppy Checklist: Everything You Need Before Day One
Bringing a puppy home means needing a dozen things at once. This is the complete list — one researched pick per need, a budget alternative where it makes sense, and a running total so nothing surprises you at the register.
1.Food & water
Choose the Puppy formula in the same line — puppies need a growth-stage food until ~12 months.
2.Sleep & containment
Buy adult size and use the included divider — one crate for the whole puppyhood.
Washable cover is non-negotiable with a puppy.
3.Potty & cleanup
Regular cleaner masks the smell; enzyme cleaner removes it so the puppy doesn't re-mark.
4.Walking
Cheap on purpose — puppies outgrow their first gear in months. Add any basic flat collar for the ID tag.
5.Training & fun
6.Grooming
Start brushing in week one, even if the coat doesn't need it — the habit matters more than the fur.
10 of 10 items selected
Listing-time prices, not live — tap any item to add or remove it.
$317
The first month, briefly
- Week 1: crate by your bed, short alone-time reps with the stuffed KONG, potty trips every 1–2 hours.
- Week 2–3: start name response and recall games with the training treats; book the first vet visit.
- Week 4: begin brushing routines and leash walks in quiet areas as vaccinations allow.