Congratulations on your new puppy!

So you have a new puppy. Having a dog as part of the family or as a friend is very rewarding. It's enhanced by the amount of time you spend with your puppy and the more you learn about your puppy's needs.

There's lots of things to take into consideration in your puppys early days at home from feeding, toilet training and socialising to grooming, play and more importantly a visit to the vets for vaccine treatment.

Fortunately we have all the answers to your questions right here on Yours Droolly!

Have you got everything you need for your new family addition?

If you haven't already you should consider what your new puppy needs to be comfortable in their new home. With so many things to think about from bedding to play toys, food bowls to puppy treats, collars, grooming products and even shampoo the list goes on.

We have taken the time to put together a New Puppy wish list for you, so you can decide what's right for your new puppy. Or you can make your own wishlist from our product page, download it and take it to your nearest store.

Thinking about a puppy?

Or maybe if you're thinking about getting a puppy remember that this is a decision with long-term consequences that needs to be given a lot of consideration.

• Do you want an active dog to take for a run?

• Do you have the space to accommodate a dog?

• Is your home dog-friendly? Are the plants in the garden dog-friendly?

• Do you have the spare time to train a dog or provide the attention it needs?

• Do you have time for grooming – especially long-haired breeds?

We hope this information, along with talking to other dog owners and dog breeders, will help you choose the dog breed or cross that will bring the most joy to you and your family. You can also subscribe to our blog to follow Gus and Ludo, our new puppies, and learn from the trials and tribulations of puppyhood in real time!