Situation guide
Timing, gear and keeping the first walks positive.
A new puppy will chew, swallow and squeeze into everything within reach. This room-by-room checklist helps you remove hazards, secure toxins and set up safe spaces before your puppy arrives, so the first outing around your home stays calm and injury-free.
A puppy's first outings shape how it sees the world for life. Learn how to time outdoor exposure around your vet's vaccination schedule, choose the right gear, keep early walks short and positive, and socialise gently without overwhelming your puppy.
A puppy's brain is most open to new experiences before about 16 weeks, and this window shapes lifelong confidence. This checklist shows what to expose your puppy to — safely and positively — plus how to balance socialization with vaccination so you build a bold, resilient adult dog.
