A week today we are collecting our pup - mainly cairn with a dash of jack. I think im pretty prepared... But...
In circa 2-4 weeks we will be moving (finally managed to buy and awaiting completion and exchange). We had originally thought that we would be in before bringing pup home but things took longer than expected cheers local council anyway..
I have sorted a vet in our new area and booked him an apt, vet is providing all jabs, flea and worm treatments, clipping and dental treatment for £10 per month so no worries there. Ive set up pet insurance to commence 10th the day we get him, and gone for lifetime cover, including public liability.
Have bowls, a few toys, first harness collar and lead (although they will be replaced as he grows obviously, and will get an extending lead for when he can be openly walked), we have looked into puppy classes, have asked breeder what he is eating and will be off to get him a bed and puppy pads this week.
We have a gate for the new house as dog area will be in an alcove, so we can shut him in when needed.
This house is a damp shite hole and slugs frequently enter downstairs so we wont be leaving him downstairs unsupervised / at night for the few weeks we will be here with him. We have an area sorted in our room upstairs.
We have talked with the kids about what we expect an what they should expect.
I am attempting to prep the at and have got him his favourite dinners in for the time after the dog comes home as he is going to fume I imagine
Have we missed anything? Obviously training of both the dog and the kids will be ongoing, and the move will add a bit of pressure to the situation, but have I missed anything glaringly obvious?!