Before the first paw through the door.

A readiness checklist and editable first-month plan. You do not need a dog’s age, weight or breed yet.

Your region

Make room in your life

Plan daily walks, company and backup careCheck household agreement and housing permissionAsk the rescue or breeder about health records, behaviour and daily routineAsk about settling-in support and what happens if difficulties ariseChoose a local vet and save their emergency contactDiscuss a reward-based first-month plan

Your first month

Before arrival: gather records, prepare a quiet resting space and agree household routines.
Week 1: arrange a veterinary introduction and observe the dog’s comfort and routine.
Weeks 2–3: compare suitable training support and discuss gradual introductions.
Week 4: review the budget, daily care and any questions with your chosen professionals.

Find a vet →Find preparation support →Explore backup walking →

Your budget, not a prediction

Enter your own quotes in euros. Blank means not entered; totals remain incomplete until all fields are filled. These are not recommended spending amounts.

Monthly costsFood (€)Walking / daycare (€)Health / insurance budget (€)

Setup and reserveInitial supplies (€)Training support (€)Emergency reserve (€)

Monthly: Incomplete — enter all monthly costs

First month including setup and reserve: Incomplete — enter all costs