ORLAGH’S

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The First Days & Daily Routine

A calm welcome, the first week, a sample daily schedule and fresh water.

This guide is for information only. It doesn’t replace advice from your vet or a qualified behaviourist — if you’re ever worried, call your vet.

Lesson 1

A calm welcome

Your puppy’s first days are a big change. Plan a calm welcome — limit visitors and overstimulation. Book a vet check-up within the first 48 hours. Begin crate and potty training straight away and set a feeding and potty schedule from day one. The ORLAGH’S scented blanket carries the smell of mum and littermates, which can be a real comfort at bedtime.

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Practise

Build the puppy day

Put this sample day for an 8–16 week old puppy in order.

  1. 16:30 — Wake up and potty break
  2. 27:00 — Breakfast, then a short playtime
  3. 39:00 — Potty break and a 5-minute training session
  4. 411:00 — Crate nap
  5. 512:30 — Potty break and lunch
  6. 65:30 — Dinner
  7. 710:00 — Final potty break and overnight crate sleep

First week quiz

Question 1 of 4

When should your puppy have their first vet check?

First days at a glance

How often does a first-week puppy need the toilet?

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Section revision

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Question 1 of 8

What are the three first priorities for your puppy’s first week?

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