SOCIALIZATION & TRANSITION
Prepared for home.
Good transitions depend on calm handling, sensible exposure, clear routines and owner preparation. Puppy-specific routines and records are confirmed directly with the kennel.
Comfort with handling
Ask how the puppy has been introduced to routine handling such as ears, paws, mouth, grooming and calm restraint, and continue that work gradually at home.
Everyday exposure
Discuss the sights, sounds, surfaces and household routines the puppy already knows so new experiences can be introduced at an appropriate pace.
Settling in
Prepare a predictable sleeping, feeding, toilet and quiet-time routine before the puppy arrives. Consistency helps the transition into a new home.
Early guidance
Start with calm boundaries, reward-based learning and age-appropriate expectations. Confirm the puppy's existing cues and routine with the kennel before changing them.
Confirm the puppy-specific plan
Before collection or delivery, confirm feeding information, veterinary records supplied with the puppy, travel arrangements and any transition notes that apply to that individual puppy.