: At Home

What equipment do we need before we bring our puppy home?

Your new puppy will need their own feeding and water bowls, a protected place to sleep, a collar and lead. Other requirements might include chew toys, grooming equipment and probably flea control or worming products.

Puppies do need to have a "safe place" such as a box, crate or blanket for naps and as a retreat when the household activity becomes too much. This space should be respected and your pup should be able to rest here without being disturbed. Do remember that puppies need lots of rest and younger family members may need to be reminded not to disturb the puppy when he or she is sleeping.