🐾 New Puppy Starter Checklist
🛒 Essential Supplies and Tips for a Healthy, Happy Start

🍽️ Feeding Essentials

• High-quality large breed puppy food (kibble or raw diet supplies)
• Food and water bowls (preferably stainless steel or ceramic)
• Measuring cup for accurate food portions
• Treats for training (healthy, small-sized)

🩺 Health Essentials

• Veterinary records (vaccination and deworming history)
• Schedule first vet appointment
• Flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives (as recommended by your vet)
• Pet insurance (optional but recommended)

🛏️ Comfort and Safety

• Crate sized for adult Rottweiler (with divider for growth)
• Comfortable bedding
• Baby gates or puppy pens
• Collar, harness, and leash
• ID tags with your contact information
• Microchipping (highly recommended)

🧸 Toys and Enrichment

• Durable chew toys (e.g., rubber, nylon)
• Soft toys for comfort
• Puzzle toys for mental stimulation
• Balls for supervised play

🧼 Grooming Supplies

• Brush suitable for short coats
• Puppy-safe shampoo
• Nail clippers or grinder
• Ear cleaning solution (vet-recommended)
• Toothbrush and toothpaste formulated for dogs

🎓 Training and Socialization

• Puppy training classes (highly recommended)
• Exposure to different people, sounds, and environments
• Basic command training (sit, stay, come, leash manners)
• Positive reinforcement techniques

📌 Important Reminders

• Keep a consistent schedule for feeding, potty breaks, and bedtime
• Supervise your puppy at all times when not crated
• Be patient — puppies are learning everything for the first time!
• Build a trusting, positive relationship from day one