1 Last-minute check
You should have spent the weeks between choosing your puppy and the collection date making sure that your home and garden are puppy-proof and you have all the equipment you need for his precious first few months.
But, before you leave to pick him up, make sure you give the house one final check to ensure that nothing has been left lying around that shouldn’t; the bins have been emptied, there are no plates with scraps of food left on them within his reach, and that the house and garden are generally tidy.
It’s a good idea to also put his bowls out (ensuring one is full of fresh water), have his crate or bed in place, and his toys ready and waiting for him.