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title: Puppy preparation and training program curriculum | RightPaw
description: Our Puppy Preparation and Training Program is your complete guide to preparing for your puppy - bringing them home, health, behaviour and training.
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# Online Puppy Preparation & Training Curriculum

Module 1: Puppy Preparation

1.1 - How to prepare for bringing your puppy home  
1.2a - What To Buy Checklist  
1.2b - What To Buy Checklist (VIDEO - 11:13)  
1.3 - How to setup your puppy's bed & play pen (VIDEO - 4:30)  
1.4a - How to puppy proof your house and garden  
1.4b - How to puppy proof your house and garden (VIDEO - 9:36)  
1.5 - Pet insurance  
1.6 - What to expect from the first few weeks

Module 2: Puppy Pick-Up Day

2.1 - What should my puppy's first day look like? (VIDEO 13:23)  
2.2 - All about dog transport  
2.3 - How to survive your puppy's first night  
2.4 - Introducing a new puppy to children  
2.5 - Introducing a new puppy to other pets  
2.6 - How to handle teething chewing and play biting

Module 3: Caring For Your Puppy

3.1a - Toilet training your puppy  
3.1b - Toilet training your puppy (VIDEO 17:24)  
3.2a - An introduction to crate training  
3.2b - An introduction to crate training (VIDEO 8:42)  
3.3a - What should you feed your puppy, and how much?  
3.3b - Creative feeding ideas (VIDEO 1:20)  
3.4 - What is toxic to my dog?

Module 4: Socialisation

4.1a - How to socialise your puppy  
4.1b - Puppy socialisation checklist  
4.2a - When can I start walking my puppy?  
4.2b - Safe socialisation trips (VIDEO 2:08)  
4.3 - Meeting new people and new dogs (VIDEO 4:42)  
4.4a - Importance of alone time  
4.4b - How to prevent separation anxiety (VIDEO 13:44)  
4.5 - How to handle a bitey puppy (VIDEO 6:34)  
4.6 - What to look for in a puppy school

Module 5: Keeping Your Puppy Healthy

5.1 - Common health issues in puppies  
5.2 - Vaccination and worming  
5.3 - Your first vet visit  
5.4 - All about grooming  
5.5 - Puppy Emergency Information Sheet

Module 6: Beyond The Puppy Phase

6.1 - How to handle the teenage phase