ekkk! we have a puppy arriving in 3 weeks - what do we need to do?

[willitbe]

I am taking on a foster puppy for socialisation before they go to be trained to be a support dog for a person with disabilities.

So we will only have this pup for a year. But it is our first time at having a family pet, so we are total novices.

The society provide the crate and food, but not sure what else we need to have prepared before they arrive. Please help!

[sleepismysuperpower1]

toys (kong ones are great, you can get them on amazon)

a lead and collar

puppy training pads (if its not house trained) - you have 2 choices for this. washable ones www.amazon.co.uk/training-Washable-Reusable-Waterproof-Absorbing/dp/B07DF7K2KX/ref=sr_1_28?keywords=puppy%20training%20pads&ie=UTF8&qid=1537083979&sr=8-28&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 or disponeable- www.amazon.co.uk/Milo-Misty-Super-Absorbent-Training-Protection/dp/B01LTACCZ0/ref=sr_1_36?keywords=puppy%20training%20pads&ie=UTF8&qid=1537084057&sr=8-36&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

treats- www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/puppy/puppy-food-and-treats/puppy-treats---milk?currentPage=3&

dental sticks (specifically for puppies)

bowls for water and food

all the best!

[MilesJuppIsMyBitch]

Also, enrichment toys you can stuff with food are a bit of a godsend ime.

[katmunchkin]

Pick up everything off the floor or within reach!!

[WindyShrimp]

Have a look through this list of articles/guides. It covers pretty much everything you could possibly need to know!

[willitbe]

Thank you that is great, I am really looking forward to my new adventure.