Youâre getting a puppy? Congratulations on becoming a pawrent! While itâd be remiss to compare raising a puppy to raising a child, there are definite parallels: It requires work, patience, money, and a lot of time. And like raising a child, youâll be rewarded handsomely with love â albeit your canine companion is much more likely to lick your face in gratitude than your human child would (we hope, anyway).
Puppy parenting, like regular parenting, can be overwhelming. Thereâs a lot for both of you to learn, and your own efforts should start before you bring your precious pooch home. Luckily for you, weâve compiled the Ultimate New Puppy Checklist to get you started. Hereâs everything you need to know in order to be the best fur baby parent ever.