A new puppy arrives with a long list of small decisions and very little sleep to make them with. This checklist puts them in the order they actually happen: what to have in the house before you bring them home, how to survive the first night, and the training and health milestones that matter in the first few months.
Start with the supply list and the puppy-proofing, then work down through potty training, the socialization window that closes faster than most people expect, and the first-year vaccine schedule. Each step links to a full guide when you want the detail.
Before day one
Get the house and the gear ready before the puppy is in it.
First nights + potty
The two things that decide whether week one is survivable.
Training + socialization
The early window that shapes the dog they become.
Health + vet
The first-year medical timeline, in plain language.