A little guidance for life with your best friend.

PRINTABLES & PRACTICAL PICKS

Organize care.
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OUR PAID PRINTABLE · 33 PAGES

New Dog Owner
Success Planner

A 30-day guide and reusable workbook for a puppy or newly adopted dog. The workbook includes:

  • Dog profile, home preparation and first vet visit pages
  • Daily and weekly routines, feeding and potty logs
  • Training notes and socialization records
  • Vaccination record, medication log and emergency card
  • Pet-sitter instructions and notes

Type into the fillable fields or print the pages you need, then keep the current care sheet where another caregiver can find it. This is a digital workbook, not a physical book or individualized veterinary plan.

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New Dog Owner Success Planner, A4 fillable edition cover
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LOOK INSIDE · ACTUAL PDF PAGES

Four records worth keeping together.

Preview pages from the A4 fillable edition. Open a page to see the details, then check the product page's current file information before ordering.

Actual A4 fillable planner page 25: Vaccination & preventive careView page 25

Vaccination & preventive care

Keep dates, products and your veterinarian’s plan together.

Actual A4 fillable planner page 26: Medication & treatment logView page 26

Medication & treatment log

Record prescribed instructions, timing and follow-up notes.

Actual A4 fillable planner page 29: Emergency plan & wallet cardView page 29

Emergency plan & wallet card

Keep clinic contacts and essential care details close.

Actual A4 fillable planner page 30: Pet-sitter instructionsView page 30

Pet-sitter instructions

Share routines, contacts and permission boundaries.

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OPTIONS FOR SPECIFIC ROUTINES

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Rewards within reach on walks

PetSafe Treat Pouch Sport

A hinged standard pouch with divided treat storage, a front pocket and belt attachment. Compare the opening and belt fit with your usual walking clothes. An existing clean pocket may be enough. Check the standard versus Mini variant and the supplied care instructions.

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A supervised food activity

LickiMat Classic Buddy & Soother

A Classic two-pack with different surface patterns. Compare it with a simple food search or a compartment puzzle. This is not the Tuff model or a chew toy; supervise, stop chewing and follow the exact product's cleaning directions. No anxiety-treatment or dental benefit is promised.

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Frequent muddy walks

Dexas MudBuster paw cleaner

Compare a cup with a towel-and-water setup first. Check the actual paw measurements, selected size and color. A cup still needs a drying towel. Skip it if your dog dislikes enclosed paw handling; a damp cloth may be enough.

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Regular walks after dark

Noxgear LightHound

A rechargeable visibility harness to compare with reflective equipment or a clip-on light. Check chest fit and care instructions; the light unit must not be submerged. Daylight walkers may not need one; illumination does not replace a leash or awareness of traffic.

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Supervised rainy-day play

Nina Ottosson Dog Brick puzzle

A treat-search puzzle with flip, lift and slide compartments. Begin with an easy, visible reward; supervise play and put the puzzle away when finished. The Dog Brick has removable pieces: skip it if your dog chews or swallows them. Try a simple supervised food search first. Check the current listing, dimensions and included pieces before buying.

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