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What to expect and how to prepare for your puppy's first day home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 27 days old

Are there any good articles for a puppies first day home? I’m taking Jasper home in 24 days so I’m trying to be ready. Some basic questions I’d like to know would be “Introducing him to the cats” “how to use the crate in the first 24 hours” “when to start training” “letting him get used to the house” those types of things.

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Answered By Elva Ma DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2018

Hello, and thank you for your question. I really like veterinarypartner.com as a trusted resource for pet owners. All the articles are written by vets in easily understandable language. I found some relevant to your questions: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2343 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1089 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1129 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1379 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1384 I hope these helps! Good luck and congratulations on your new puppy!

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