New owners are always concerned about providing the very best for their puppy. There are certainly many things to consider such as which diet to feed, how to provide the best education and how to keep your puppy in optimal health. To help you navigate the joys of raising a new dog, we are delighted to offer you this guide, containing lots of valuable information to help get you off to a great start.

While exploring his new environment, your puppy will be exposed to new challenges to his young, stuck developing immune system.

Feeding a specially designed diet will help to support your dog’s immune health during this transition to a new environment. Providing your puppy with the best nutrition depends on how big he will be when he grows up. Choose the nutritional answer recommended by your veterinarian or breeder and follow the feeding instructions outlined on the bag. At adulthood select one of a range formulas based on your dog’s lifestyle, breed or specific needs - again, your vet is a great source of advice.

At last, the puppy you wanted for so long is here. This is an exciting time for you, but it can also be a frightening time of adjustment for your pet. He will be leaving the security of his mother and littermates, and experiencing a multitude of new sights, sounds and smells. Here is some helpful information to assist in introducing your new pet to his new home.

Preparing for your new Puppy Choosing a veterinarian It is important to have an initial checkup, so selecting a vet before your new puppy comes home can save time. If you don’t already have a vet, friends or family members with pets can be a good source of recommendation. Making your home safe Inside You will need to make sure the whole house is safe from anything the puppy could get into. Check if there are any exposed electrical cords that could be chewed. Is there anywhere your puppy could get stuck, or maybe fall from - check the windows, balconies and stairs. By puppy-proofing now, you can avoid a lot of heartache later. Outside Will your puppy be spending time outdoors unsupervised? Look around your garden: holes, gaps in your fence where your puppy could escape, poisonous plants, chemical fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides … Basic Equipment before your puppy’s arrival Food and water bowls Stainless steel food and water bowls are durable and do not rust, break or chip. Teething puppies will chew anything in sight, which can be a problem when using plastic. Stainless steel is also more sanitary than plastic. Decide where your puppy will eat. Sleeping Place Protids or proteins are the only substances in the body that contains sulphur. They provide life-essential elements: amino-acids, which are the building blocks of the cells that make up the body. They have a number of vital functions allied to growth, reproduction and immunity to name but three. Proteins are also required to manufacture the enzymes that trigger chemical reactions in the body. Collar and Leash Although you won’t venture beyond the garden in the early days, a collar and leash are essential so your puppy can get used to them. Make sure that the collar, with a name tag, is snug enough not to slip over his head. Brush and Comb Grooming your puppy regularly teaches him to like being handled by people. Puppy toys Rubber toys are almost indestructible and may last years. Choose a smaller size for young puppies (helpful duringteething),and a larger size for large puppies. Make sure it is a safe toy!