Preparing Puppy Packs for New Owners

Preparing Puppy Packs for New Owners

A guide to creating thoughtful puppy packs for new owners. Help pups settle in and support families with the right essentials.

Welcoming a new puppy into a family is an exciting and life-changing moment. For breeders, preparing a well-thought-out puppy pack is not just a thoughtful touch – it’s an important way to support both the puppy and their new owners during the transition from breeder to forever home.

A good puppy pack provides owners with the essentials they’ll need for the first days and weeks, along with helpful information that eases the adjustment period. It’s also a reflection of your care as a breeder and helps set your puppies up for long-term success.

What to Include in a Puppy Pack

While every breeder may personalise their packs, there are some common inclusions that make them practical and reassuring for new families:

Health and veterinary records – vaccination details, microchip registration, worming history, and upcoming due dates. It's a nice touch to including some Worming Treatment for your pup and their new family.

Feeding information – what the puppy has been eating, feeding schedule, and a small supply of their current food to reduce tummy upsets during transition.

Comfort items – a soft blanket as well as a Soft Toy that smells like mum and littermates helps ease separation anxiety.

Chewing Toys - chewing toys such as Nylabone's or KONGS are long lasting, soothe teething pain, promote dental health by cleaning teeth and strengthening jaws, prevent destructive chewing on furniture and belongings, provide mental stimulation and relieve boredom while satisfying puppies natural instincts to chew.

Basic supplies – items like a Puppy Collar and Lead, sample treats, or even a food bowl can be included.

Care instructions – written notes on toilet training, routine, grooming, and any breed-specific advice.

Supplements or health support – you may wish to add items like Probiotics, Supplements or a gentle  shampoo like Aloveen. 

The Benefits of Puppy Packs

Providing a well-stocked pack builds trust and reassures new families that they’ve chosen a breeder who truly cares. It helps reduce the overwhelm new owners may feel and gives them the tools they need to confidently care for their new companion from day one.

For the puppies, it makes the transition smoother and less stressful, particularly when they have familiar smells, food, and a routine guide.

Adding a Personal Touch

While essentials are the backbone of any puppy pack, adding small extras like a photo of the litter, a personalised folder for paperwork, or a keepsake like the puppy's first Identification Collar, can make a big difference. 

Final Thoughts

A new puppy's arrival into a home is a joyous and transformative time. Making a thoughtful puppy pack is not just a considerate gesture for breeders; it is also a crucial technique to help the puppy and its future owners make the move from breeder to forever home and strengthens your breeder reputation.