Before you bring your puppy home, make sure you puppy proof  your home. Puppies are like babies and they will put anything in their mouth. Get down on your knees and look around for anything that may be a hazzard for your puppy.

Puppy Supplies
Here is a list of items you may need to purchase before bringing your puppy home:
Food and Water Bowls Collar or Halter and a Leash Brush Toys Quality Puppy Food Crate A gate to confine your puppy to certain areas of the house
First Aid Kit for Puppies The First Days The best time to bring your puppy home will be on a weekend or anytime that you have two days to be there with him. This will help him get comfortable and to learn the ropes;. You may want to limit visitors during the first days of breaking in. Most importantly teach everyone in the family how to pick up the puppy properly.

Socialization
From the 4th week to the 12th week a puppy does most of his learning. What he learns about people and his surroundings will stay with him for the rest of his life. During this age, grooming should be a must. As this will eliminate problems in the future because the puppy will be so used to his paws, teeth, and ears being touched.

Housebreaking
This is probably the biggest challenge in raising a puppy. If you follow these 5 steps it
should increase your luck.

1. Set a routine (and stick with it)
2.Never put your guard down (keep a close eye on him)
3.Crate Train (they instinctively want to keep their sleeping area clean)
4. Make a designated area to potty
5. Only correct your puppy when you catch him in the act

Training
The most important things to teach your puppy are :
Train him/her to be on a leash

Heel
Come
Sit
Teaching these fundamental will help keep them safe, and also give you peace of mind.

Veterinary Care
Your puppy needs regular veterinary care, and you will want to set up an appointment with your vet prior to receiving your puppy.  Your puppy's first visit should be within 48 hours of the first homecoming. Your vet  will keep the puppy up to date on vaccinations and give preventative medicines for things such as heart worms.

Nutrition
There are three big factors when it comes to feeding your puppy:
1.Consistency-feed your puppy the same amount, the same time of day. Young puppies should be fed three times a day. Older puppies can be fed twice a day. Fresh water should be available at all times..
2.Do Not Overfeed-Follow the recommended feeding guidelines obtained from your
breeder and your veterinarian. Obese puppies are not healthy puppies.
3.Stay Calm-don't get alarmed if your puppy's appetite changes. Stress can trigger many changes in your new puppy. It is normal for your puppy lose its appetite, but if it persists for more than a day or two, contact your veterinarian.