The Best Way to Welcome a New Pet into Your Home

Getting Ready for Their Arrival
Make sure the house is ready before you bring your new pet family member home.

Clear the area of any clutter and anything the dog could access that could be harmful or destructive.
Set reminders on your phone to alert you when it’s time to take your new dog outdoors and create a potty plan for them.
Leash, collar, ID tag with phone number, poop bags, water and food dish, food and treats, a crate or bed, toys, comb/brush, nail trimmers, dog shampoo and conditioner, treat pouch and clicker for training, enzymatic cleaner for accidents in the house, harness and seat belt clip for the car, basic first aid kit with vet wrap, thermometer, canned pumpkin, styptic powder for nail bleeds, and disinfectant should all be present in your supply list
Consider purchasing pet insurance. It will come in handy if you ever find yourself needing to take your dog to the vet on short notice. I use Trupanion, although Pets Plus Us and Pet Secure are two additional well-liked options.

Be composed as you travel home.

Keep your cool when picking up your new dog. Even though you’re quite eager to take them away, keep in mind that they’ll be moving from a familiar location to a new one. If at all possible, try to arrange for two individuals to take them home; one person will drive, while the other will sit with the dog and console them, helping them feel as at ease as possible.

Go for a walk

Don’t take any diversions on the trip to your new house; once you arrive there! Make the trip as quick as you can, and keep your new dog on a leash. You’re going to show them around their new neighborhood on foot! This will help them burn off some energy and become accustomed to the surroundings, including the sights, sounds, and scents.

They’ll be considerably calmer when you bring them inside their new home after you take them for this lengthy walk.

Send them on a grand tour.

You can introduce them to their new home now that you’ve somewhat calmed them down. To begin with, have them sit or lie down outside the door before inviting them inside. Try your best, even though they might not yet know how to sit or lie down.

For a few reasons, teaching a dog to wait patiently in front of a door before entering is a good idea.

It aids in the dog’s learning of restraint.
The dog learns that they must ask your permission before doing anything, thanks to this.
It is crucial for safety. By doing this, it will be less likely that the dog will enter the house and knock someone or something over.
While you show your new pet around the house, keep them on a leash and try to minimize any noise or distractions.

They’ll feel a little overwhelmed, so let them get used to the area with you by their side.

Allow Time for Exploration Next, show them the key areas of their new home.

Where is the door to the bathroom outside? Show them the door, then lead them outside where they can relieve themselves while being rewarded with treats (their housebreaking begins now!).
Where is their food and water? When you transport them there, give them a little food, and make sure there is always access to clean water.
Their bed is where? Show them your dog bed or kennel. This area ought to be serene so that your pet can unwind there without being troubled.
Which toys are missing? Show them the entertaining toys they can use if they get bored.
Take them to their bed and eventually let them off the leash after you’ve shown them all of the nicest features of their new house. You’re letting them know that place is “theirs” by displaying them and releasing them there. They are simply settling in and claiming that space as their own, so don’t be startled if they lay down and ignore you right away.

Please refrain from throwing a welcome party. Even though you may want to introduce them to every member of your family and friends, a new puppy who is now in a strange environment with strange people may find this to be extremely overwhelming. Before introducing them to anyone else, let them a few days to settle in and check in on how they’re doing.

Make the greeting area outside when you do introduce them to your friends and family. There is also less crowding, which gives them room to become excited and walk about. Because they’ll get a chance to approach, sniff, and start the engagement with them, your dog will experience less tension and any associated anxiety.

Don’t Forget To Allow Them Downtime
Your new dog has experienced a lot today, including meeting new people and seeing new locations. Give them the chance to rest and recover; they’ll need the time. While they adjust to their new environment, let them settle and keep an eye on them.