Welcoming your new puppy

There's a lot to think about when you bring your puppy home. We have collated all of the key areas you will need to consider including feeding, vaccinations and socialisation.

How to puppy-proof your house
Have you considered how you’re going to ‘puppify’ your home for the whirlwind of fun and chaos that has joined your…
What vaccinations does my puppy need and when?
There are several dog vaccines licensed for use in the UK and these have slightly different schedules for when each part…
What is a puppy pen and how should I use it?
A puppy pen is very similar to a toddler’s playpen. A pen is a must-have because it gives the puppy some space where he…
How to cope with a new puppy
Puppy Panic! It’s surprisingly common, but it will pass! Trainer and behaviourist Carol Price advises on how to…
When can puppies go outside?
You can begin taking your puppy outside and walking them once their vaccination course is complete – somewhere usually…
Top 10 mistakes puppy owners make
The arrival of a new puppy should be both a fun and enjoyable adventure, but for some people things don't go exactly to…
Introducing a new puppy
How to introduce a new puppy: behaviourist Claire Arrowsmith advises a reader on how to introduce a puppy to their…
Feeding my new puppy
Feeding a puppy: vet Susan McKay advises how often to feed a puppy and what diet they should be on...
Socialising my puppy
Socialising your puppy is an important process and one that should begin from the moment you get him home. Introductions…