That is a good idea - very interesting!
Wow, I remember the day before I got my baby - it was SO EXCITING!
Make sure you get a good nights sleep, and try not to leave anything to do before you go get the puppy - you won't have time or inclination to do anything - or very much, anyway, once you get him or her.
Make sure *everything* is up off the floor and put away where puppy can't get it. Look around as if you were a puppy and see if there is anything to chew or get into trouble with.
It's probably been covered somewhere else, but try to have a very small territory specifically for the puppy - for me, it was the kitchen. That's where a bed, potty pad, food and water were. I put a gate up so that he could stay in there when I couldn't watch him. You can also use an X-pen. This way he can explore just a little at a time as he gets used to his new home.
Nutrical was an excellent suggestion, and familiarize yourself with symptoms of dehydration, which can definitely happen. If you know what to look for, you'll know how to treat it right away.
Most importantly - make sure the pup is never unsupervised anyplace except "their place" - either the x-pen or room, or in their crate. Some of the books I've read actually encourage you to keep the pup on a leash with you at all times so that he/she learns to follow you and stay with you so you can keep an eye on them.
That's all I can think of now - congratulations!! Can't wait to see pics of the little one!
-Michelle |