Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand-new episode of Dog Sense 🙌!

And, like always, today, we're discussing a suuuper important subject, especially for those of you thinking about getting a new pup: How to have THE best first week home with your puppy 🤩.

Getting a new dog always comes with a lot of (sometimes mixed) feelings. You're super excited because you're adding another member to your family (whoop whoop!!), but you can also feel a bit stressed out about it.

A new dog — and especially a young puppy — is a big responsibility. So, it's totally natural to be worried about every little detail 🤷‍♀️.

And this is exactly why we're here 💪!

In this week's episode, Sarah and I will be discussing what YOU can do to have an amazing first week home with your new canine best friend 🐶.

All right, let's get to it!

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

What you REALLY need (02:21)

Get the right walking tools (06:14)

Toys for your pup? (08:58)

Puppy socialization (12:35)

Keep the potty schedule airtight (14:43)

Additional resources

Check out our Puppy Prep Course here.

Need help socializing your puppy? Check out the Puppy Socialization Checklists here.

Take a look at The Perfect Puppy Checklist here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.