Go Home Day!
What To Expect, and How To Plan:
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting milestone, and a little preparation ahead of time can make the transition smooth for both you and your new companion. Our puppies have spent their first weeks growing and learning in a familiar environment, so preparing your home before their arrival helps them settle in quickly and feel secure.
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Set Up a Safe Space
Before bringing your puppy home, create a comfortable area where they can rest and relax. Many families choose to use a crate or puppy playpen to provide a quiet space for sleeping and downtime. Adding a soft blanket and keeping the area calm helps your puppy adjust more easily during their first few days.
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Have Essential Supplies Ready
Having the right supplies prepared ahead of time will help make your puppy’s first days at home much easier. We recommend having the following items ready:
• Quality puppy food
• Food and water bowls
• A crate or safe sleeping area
• Puppy-safe chew toys
• A leash and collar
• Puppy pads or a potty plan for outdoors
Staying consistent with the food your puppy has been eating helps avoid stomach upset during the transition.
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Schedule Your First Vet Visit
To activate your health guarantee and ensure your puppy continues receiving proper care, you should schedule a veterinary visit within 3 days of pick-up. Your veterinarian will review the health records provided and help establish your puppy’s future vaccination and care schedule.
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Prepare for the First Few Days
The first few days in a new home can be overwhelming for a young puppy. Keeping things calm and predictable helps them adjust more comfortably.
• Limit visitors and new experiences at first
• Allow plenty of rest and quiet time
• Establish a simple routine for feeding and potty breaks
• Be patient as your puppy learns their new environment
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Veterinary Health Record – Documentation of vaccinations, deworming schedule, and notes from our veterinarian so your vet can continue proper care.
Signed Puppy Contract & 2-Year Health Guarantee – Clear documentation outlining your puppy’s health guarantee and purchase agreement.
Puppy Starter Kit – Includes a sample of the food your puppy is currently eating, a comfort toy with litter scent, a chew toy, and a blanket to help them feel secure in their new home.
Care & Transition Tips Guide – Helpful information to guide you through your puppy’s first days and weeks at home.
Trupanion 30-Day Free Pet Insurance Activation Code – Optional coverage you can activate when your puppy comes home for added peace of mind.
Microchip Information – Your puppy’s microchip details so you can complete registration and ensure proper identification.
Before You Leave Checklist:
To activate your health guarantee, please be sure to:
✅ Schedule your puppy’s first vet visit within 3 days of pick-up
✅ Activate your 30-day free pet insurance from Trupanion
✅ Review your puppy contract and ask any final questions
✅ Make sure you have food, crate, and supplies ready at home
✅ Plan for a calm, quiet first few days — your puppy will need rest and patience