Immune systems do not work as efficiently as they once did which means older dogs are more susceptible to infections Making sure there is always going to be someone around when a puppy first arrives home is essential because it would not be fair if they found themselves alone in a strange environment. It takes a while for a puppy to settle in and it's best they have company through what can be a worrying and stressful time for a young dog. Good quality chews for puppy to gnaw on which helps stop them chewing on shoes and other things around the home. A puppy would start teething at around 3 to 8 months of age which is when they really benefit from having high quality chews to gnaw on

weeks old bearing in mind that a puppy would not have full protection straight away but would be fully protected 2 weeks after they have had their second vaccination Water and food bowls that are not be too deep so puppy can easily get at their food and water. It is also best to invest in ceramic dishes rather than metal or plastic ones Other things to bear in mind is that it is important to write down when a puppy would need worming again and to keep to the schedule. A puppy would need worming as follows: