How To Prepare Your Home For Bringing A New Puppy Home

How To Prepare Your Home For Bringing A New Puppy Home

Bringing a new puppy home is one of life’s happiest moments. A new furry family member brings joy, companionship, and energy into your home. But just like bringing home a baby, it also comes with planning and preparation.

If you are a first-time dog owner, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. With a few simple steps, you can make your home safe, comfortable, and welcoming for your pup from day one.

But like all new parents, bringing home a new pet can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if its your first one. Raw and Fresh have some useful tips to help first-time pet owners prepare their home for their new pet.

 

Create a Safe Space for Your Puppy

Before your puppy arrives, set up a dedicated space that will become their personal comfort zone. This helps them settle in and feel secure while they learn the household routine.

Prepare a quiet area with a bed, water bowl, and toys. Keep the space away from high-traffic areas to avoid overstimulation during the first few days.

Next, puppy-proof your home.

  • Move sharp or fragile objects out of reach.
  • Secure cords and cables.
  • Remove or relocate toxic plants such as lilies, aloe, or philodendron.
  • Keep rubbish bins closed or out of reach.

A little preparation now prevents stress later and protects your new puppy from avoidable accidents.

 

Locate Local Parks and Veterinary Clinics

Your puppy will need plenty of outdoor time and access to a trusted vet. Before bringing them home, note down:

  • The nearest off-leash dog parks and walking tracks.
  • Your local veterinary clinics and emergency animal hospitals.
  • Contact details for after-hours or weekend care.

Having this information ready ensures you can focus on bonding with your puppy instead of scrambling in an emergency.

 

Stock Up On Pet Supplies

With a new pet comes many new responsibilities and you want to make sure you are well-equipped to handle all of them. A simple checklist for new pet owners include:

This is just a small list of things to start you off. As you spend more days with your furry pal, you’ll learn to notice their needs and how to better care for them with other appropriate pet accessories.

 

Give Your Pup The Energy It Needs With Raw & Fresh: Feed Your Puppy for Health and Growth

Nutrition plays a huge role in your puppy’s development. Feeding fresh, biologically appropriate meals helps build strong bones, muscles, and immunity. If you really want to go the extra mile for your pet, you can opt to feed them our raw puppy food.

Raw and Fresh specialises in providing Australian dog owners with biologically appropriate raw dog food (BARF). 

Raw & Fresh specialises in Australian-made raw puppy food designed for healthy growth and natural energy. Choose from beef, chicken, or kangaroo recipes, all made weekly and delivered direct to your door.

We offer weekly, fortnightly, or monthly subscriptions so your puppy always has fresh, balanced meals without the hassle of shopping or measuring portions.

To learn more about portion sizes and feeding frequency, read our Puppy Feeding Guide: here

 

Get Ready to Train

Once your puppy has settled in, start building a simple routine of toilet training, basic commands, and positive reinforcement. You can read more tips, including training techniques in this guide.

Early training builds trust and sets the foundation for good behaviour later on. We also have food tips and techniques in our Puppy Treat Training Guide.

 

New Puppy FAQs

 

How Do I Puppy-Proof My Home Before Bringing My Puppy Home?

Start by removing or securing anything your puppy could chew, swallow, or knock over. Hide power cords, move houseplants that may be toxic, and keep rubbish bins out of reach. Set up a safe area with their bed, water bowl, and toys so they have a comfortable space to relax.

 

What Supplies Do I Need for My New Puppy?

At minimum, prepare a collar, leash, ID tag, food and water bowls, puppy food, treats, grooming supplies, poop bags, a bed, and some toys. You can also add a crate or playpen to help with training and create a calm rest space.

 

How Much Should I Feed My Puppy Each Day?

Feeding amounts depend on your puppy’s breed, age, and activity level. For detailed portion sizes and schedules, use the Raw & Fresh Puppy Feeding Guide: here

 

Build a Healthy Start With Raw & Fresh

Bringing a new puppy home is the beginning of an incredible journey.

Give them the best possible start with fresh, balanced nutrition that supports growth, energy, and long-term health.

Explore our Fresh Puppy Food Range or Build a Custom Meal Plan
Every Raw & Fresh meal is made weekly, delivered across Australia, and completely free from preservatives and fillers — just real food for a happy, healthy pup.