new Puppy Checklist — 16-Page Complete Puppy Planner | Potty Log, Socialization & More (Printable PDF)
🐾 YOUR PUPPY IS COMING HOME. ARE YOU READY?
That tiny wagging tail. Those big curious eyes. The first time they fall asleep in your lap — pure joy.
But let's be honest. It's also overwhelming. Did you buy everything? Is your home safe? What does the first week actually look like?
This is the planner I wish I had when I brought my first puppy home.
📋 BEFORE PUPPY ARRIVES
Before You Bring Puppy Home — 15 essential items pre-filled. Food, bowls, leash, crate, bed, pads, toys, treats, collar/ID, brush, nail clippers, toothpaste, baby gate, enzyme cleaner, poop bags.
Puppy-Proofing Checklist — 12 safety checks. Electrical cords, toxic plants, trash cans, chemicals, small objects, stairs — don't learn these the hard way.
📅 FIRST WEEKS & MONTHS
First Week Schedule (2 pages) — 7-day plan with Morning/Noon/Afternoon/Bedtime slots. Pre-filled routines.
Vet & Health Checklist (2 pages) — First vet visit checklist + health indicators table.
Training Goals (2 pages) — 4 weeks, 6 goals each. Sit, stay, come, leave it, leash walking. Daily progress scoring.
🚀 TRACKING TOOLS (NEW!)
🚽 Potty Training Log — Date, Time, Type, Location, Accidents. Pre-filled + unlimited entries.
🐕 Socialization Checklist (2 pages) — 27 items: People, Animals, Places, Sounds, Surfaces. Critical for 8-16 week window.
💉 Vaccination Schedule — DHPP, Bordetella, Lepto, Lyme, Rabies timeline.
🍖 Feeding Schedule & Log — Every meal tracked. Pre-filled samples.
⚖️ Growth & Weight Tracker — Week-by-week with body condition scoring.
🌟 Puppy Milestone Chart (2 pages) — 20 milestones from eyes opening to adult food.
🎁 BONUS
🛒 Supplies Shopping List (50+ items) 📞 Emergency Contacts & Resources 📝 Notes page
FORMAT: 1 PDF, 16 pages | Prints on US Letter & A4 | Instant Download | Unlimited personal copies
No more last-minute panic runs. No more guessing. Just confidence, preparation, and more time for belly rubs. 🐾