Preparing Your Home for a Labradoodle Puppy: First 7 Days

Are you counting down the days until your Labradoodle puppy arrives? The early days with a new puppy will certainly be exciting. But don’t underestimate just how much energy, sensitivity, and grooming these pups need! 

At oodle pups, we breed multi-generational Labradoodles and help families through the whole puppy journey. We’ve worked closely with a lot of families to support every stage of puppy care.

In this guide, we’ll share what to buy, how to puppy-proof, and what that first week looks like so you’re prepared for every scenario. Let’s start with the essentials you’ll need before your puppy arrives.

New Puppy Prep in Australia: Essential Checklist for First Days

Getting your home ready before your puppy arrives makes those first days way less stressful. You won’t be running to the shops while your new pup chews everything in sight.

Here’s what you need to sort out.

Essential Supplies Every New Puppy Needs

Start with the basics on your puppy checklist. You’ll need a crate with soft bedding for sleep and toilet training. Remember to grab food and water bowls, quality puppy food, and a collar with an id tag attached.

Check out the fun stuff while you’re shopping. Chew toys come first because they help with teething. You’ll also need plenty of poop bags (they run out fast!).

And for the safety prep: tuck away cables, move toxic plants out of reach, and lock up cleaning products. Puppies will knock over plants and chew on cables, so scan your home like a toddler lives there.

Regional Must-Knows for Brisbane

Brisbane’s climate brings a few extra things to sort, like:

• Water Access Everywhere: Queensland heat climbs fast, so your puppy needs multiple water bowls around the home and yard. And keep an eye on your puppy because dehydration can sneak up quickly in our summers.
• Parasite Prevention: Our humid weather creates the perfect breeding conditions for paralysis ticks, fleas, and heartworm throughout the entire year. So we recommend booking a vet appointment before your pup arrives to discuss monthly treatment options.
• Car Harness: Choose a quality harness to protect your pup and passengers. You’ll need it on trips to the vet or puppy school.
• Council Registration and Microchipping: Dogs over three months must be registered within 14 days in Brisbane. The process will start with microchipping, then the local council will send you an id tag by mail.
• Pet Insurance: Get coverage before your puppy arrives so first-week accidents won’t drain your wallet. Starting early will also keep pre-existing conditions from becoming a problem.

These Brisbane-specific preparations set you up for smoother puppy ownership. You’ll thank yourself when summer hits or when your pup needs that first vet visit.

Toilet Training Zones and Night Routines

Crate training gives your puppy a den-like space. Since dogs naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area, these crates are perfect for toilet training.

You can also set up an open area with puppy pads for your pup. Both methods work, but prioritise consistency over your preference. Try to stick to one approach, and your pup learns faster.

Pro tip: Take your puppy out immediately after waking, eating, and playing. When they go in the right spot, use reward-based training to praise and give treats every single time.

First 7 Days with Your Labradoodle: What to Expect and What to Do

Your first week will bring accidents, sleepless nights, and second-guessing your decisions. While these are expected, you may also see your puppy’s personality grow and bond in ways that make it all worthwhile. 

Let’s break down what each day could look like.

Your First Week

The first week moves fast, with something different each day. This is how it usually goes:

Day 1

Keep the first moments of your puppy’s arrival calm and let them explore one room without too many people (or they might dash around and get hurt). Once they’ve had a look around, show them where their water bowl and bed are.

Day 2–3

Now you’ll start building patterns that’ll stick. Your first step is to feed your puppy at the same time each day, then take them straight to their toilet spot. Puppies usually need to go right after eating, so try to catch them at the right time. 

During these first few days, let them wear their collar indoors and drag the lead around. You can also do short car trips in their harness to get them ready for longer rides.

Day 4–6

Your pup’s settling in now, which means you can add gentle new experiences. Short walks are the best way for your pup to sniff new things and explore safely. If you’ve got other dogs at home and they’re friendly, do short supervised meetings during these middle days. 

Also, try swapping between different toys to figure out what they love chewing most.

Day 7

If you’ve made it this far, you already know to book this vet trip before bringing your puppy home. Your vet will check their health, map out vaccination timing, and sort worming treatments. Don’t forget to bring whatever health papers your breeder gave you (like vaccination records and medical history), so nothing gets missed.

Puppy Behaviour in the Early Days

Finally, a gentle reminder: accidents will happen, whining at night is normal, and chewing everything is just how puppies explore. And if your pup is biting during play, it just shows they haven’t learned gentle mouth control yet.

We recommend starting gentle separation training this week, too. Start with five minutes of alone time while you’re nearby. Then, increase the duration gradually so your pup learns that being alone is safe.

Prepare for Your New Puppy in Australia

How are you feeling about bringing your new pup home? We hope you feel a bit more prepared and a lot less worried about what’s coming.

Believe it or not, you’ve actually got serious advantages living here. Brisbane offers over 160 dog parks for socialising, warm weather for easier outdoor training, and local vets who know the climate.

So, your next step could be to book puppy school for around 10 weeks for proper socialisation. Then schedule the eight-week vet visit for vaccinations. These early days are important, so stick with the routine you’ve built.

If you’re still searching for a labradoodle puppy in Brisbane, we’d love to chat. Ooodle Pups support families from puppy prep to those first wobbly weeks at home. 

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