Congratulations on your new puppy! Your new four-legged family member is bound to bring you so much joy. But in between the fun and games, you also need to make time for these puppy necessities to set you and your puppy up for success.
Don’t forget to do the following when you get your puppy.
Buy all the puppy essentials you need
Chances are, you got all your puppy supplies before your new family member arrived home. But if you forgot one or two things, now is the time to buy them.
Check our Puppy Care Essentials Checklist to make sure you haven’t forgotten any puppy necessities!
Joint the Petbarn Puppy and Kitten Club
The Petbarn Puppy and Kitten Club is a free club that’s exclusive for puppy and kitten owners. Club members receive:
- Tailored advice to help you through the first year of puppy ownership
- Discount vouchers, including some discounts on health care
- A free welcome bag
Book your puppy’s first health check at Greencross vets
Within the first few weeks of coming home, take your puppy to Greencross Vets for a health check. Your vet will perform a full examination of your puppy to make sure they’re in good health and provide advice on vaccinations, nutrition, parasite control, microchipping and any other questions you might have.
Know which parasites threats exist in your area
It’s important you know what parasites you need to protect your puppy against. Use PetWatch to check the parasite threat level of your suburb.
Set up parasite prevention reminders in the Petbarn App
Never forget when your puppy is due for flea, tick, or worm prevention with the Petbarn App’s parasite control reminders.
Remember to check your notification settings to allow alerts from the Petbarn App.
Enrol in Petbarn Puppy School
The first few months of life is a critical time for your puppy’s social and emotional development. Help them put their best paw forward by enrolling them in puppy school.
Note your nearest 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital
Pet emergencies can happen at any time. Know your nearest 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital so if your puppy ever has a medical emergency, you know exactly where to go.
Register your puppy with your local council
Many councils require dog owners to register their canines. Make sure you check your local council’s requirements and regulations for dog ownership.