What do you need for a puppy at 8 weeks?

You will want to have some basic supplies before bringing your 8 week old puppy home, like:

1. Crate (appropriate size for your dog)
2. Comfortable bedding (for inside the crate and possibly somewhere in the house)
3. A few chewy toys.
4. Leash and collar/harness.
5. ID tag.
6. Puppy food.

What is the first thing you should do when you bring a puppy home?

Checklist – First Few Weeks With Your New Puppy

1. Spend time crate training so you’ll be able to sleep all night.
2. Work hard to potty train with a good schedule.
3. Get your puppy on a good food schedule.
4. Slowly introduce them to your older dog.

What do you do with an 8 week old puppy on the first night?

First night with a new puppy

1. Stick to a set bedtime. Pets love routine, so get your puppy into a regular routine as soon as possible!
2. Decide where they are sleeping.
3. Keep calm.
4. Sleep in the same room for the first few nights.
5. Remind them of mum.
6. Night time toilet breaks may be needed.
7. It’s OK to comfort them.

What should I do with my puppy the first few days?

Here are a few ways you can begin socialising your puppy in their first week with you.

1. Introduce new sounds. Puppies have very sensitive hearing so sounds can frighten them.
2. Help your puppy explore.
3. Travel in the car.
4. Get your puppy used to handling.
5. Use a crate.
6. Encourage family bonding.

Where should a puppy sleep?

Where Should My Puppy Sleep?

• Most puppies do best in a crate with a soft and suitable bed or bedding tucked inside.
• Once you get your new puppy home, it will likely take him some time to get settled.
• Plan on some disruption of sleep for up to a few weeks after bringing home your new fur baby.

Is the first night with a new puppy the worst?

FIRST NIGHT WITH PUPPY It must be quite a scary time. On this first night, be prepared for very little sleep and a little bit of heartbreak as the puppy will probably feel lonely and there will almost definitely be whining.

Should I wake my puppy to pee?

You should wake your puppy up to pee at night! Once a puppy reaches 4-6 months old, they will have almost a full-sized bladder and are able to hold in their urine for longer. With proper potty training, you and your dog might get through the night without wet incidents.